With Chinese New Year approaching, it is a great time to declutter and give your home a bit of a refresh, get ready to meet the challenges of a new year.
The idea of reorganise your house can be daunting. However, some simple steps can be taken to make your home more festive and discover the space you never knew you had. Here are four simple ways to freshen up your home, without compromising on quality, form or function. Best of all, they are affordable and long lasting.
Here are four simple ways to freshen up your home, without compromising on quality, form or function. Best of all, they are affordable and long lasting.
1. Bring some greenery back in
Bring new life into your home by adding plants in your living and dining halls to create a harmonious ambience this new year. Plants are often associated with positive events and are known to promote optimism and calmness. Some studies have also show that caring for plants can also help us become more caring and have better relationships.
2. Use smart storage in places where you need space
The living hall is where you entertain guests and interact with family members. A tidy living hall creates a pleasant environment and instils a sense of pride in home owners.
Consider using the space above and around your TV set to store items within easy reach. The BESTÅ TV storage combination adds character to the walls of your living room and can be adapted to suit your storage needs; even when you change your mind and would like to add more storage. Just choose from a whole bunch of our suggested combinations or use the easy BESTÅ storage planner at IKEA.my/BESTAplanner to personalise your own unique piece of furniture.
Already have storage around your TV? No problem. Use TJENA storage boxes as a quick and easy way reorganise your living room. From your record collection to your favourite magazines, IKEA secondary storage solutions help you create a place for the people you love – friends and family.
Display objects you love or essentials you need to keep track of with the KALLAX shelving unit that comes in different styles and sizes, flexible to match your taste and needs. On top of that, with options that can go on the floor, the wall or even on castors, the KALLAX storage furniture series has a lot to offer you.
3. Greet your guests with Chinese New Year décor
A set of simple utensils completes your house and warmly greets your guests in this festive season. The limited edition LYCKSALIG range adds an auspicious touch to your home with its vibrant pops of auspicious red colour complemented by bold cherry blossom prints. From cooking and dining products to decorations, get everything you need for a prosperous Chinese New Year at IKEA.
4. Festive Delicacies for the Many People
For a limited time only, IKEA will be selling IKEA Yong Chun Lokam mandarin oranges, festive cookies and Lotus Leaf Rice. The Lotus Leaf Rice is a special dish available only at IKEA Restaurants while the festive cookies and IKEA Yong Chun Lokam mandarin oranges can be purchased at the IKEA Swedish Food Market and Markethall respectively.
For more inspiration ideas on how to create a better and more auspicious life at home, head on over to your nearest IKEA store for all your Chinese New Year home furnishing needs or visit IKEA.my/CNY.
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