It’s hard to do, but once the new year hits, you need to say goodbye to all that hard work you put into decorating for Christmas. It all has to go. You can get away with keeping your Christmas decorations up for a few days into the new year, but you don’t want to be the only one on the block with a rotting tree—especially if you’re trying to run a successful business.
One way to decorate with plants for the new year is to use the Chinese New Year as inspiration. New Year is a major celebration for the people of China, and it brings with it a wide variety of symbolism and imagery. The best way to take inspiration from Chinese New Year in your seasonal interior design is to be subtle. Incorporate hints of This is especially important in an office or other type of professional business. You can take more liberties in a hotel or resort.
Chinese New Year is closely associated with the colors red and gold, which represent happiness and wealth, respectively. In the western world, this provides a great opportunity for transition, making subtle decorative changes from your Christmas display. Also, due to the theme of rebirth, flowers are a must. They symbolize a fruitful new year, which is a concept that transcends cultural differences.
But what kinds of flowers should you use in your New Year arrangement? Plum blossoms, peach blossoms, narcissus (daffodils), and chrysanthemums are all popular choices that carry with them a certain amount of symbolism. To add extra color and life to your display, you can use oranges and tangerines. These are frequently used to symbolize wealth and good luck.
Trying to assimilate a foreign culture’s symbolism into your business’s interior design is tricky, but the results can be immensely rewarding. If you ever have doubts about what you’re doing, or if you need extra guidance, it’s always a good idea to talk to an expert. The pros at Emerald Isle Bella Indoors have been providing seasonal and year-round decoration and indoor plant maintenance to Central Florida’s businesses and residents for over 20 years. Call today for a free consultation.