During the Tet holiday, decorating the kitchen is a habit of many families to make the kitchen space clean and airy, welcoming the new year with prosperity and good luck. Let’s check out Cooking tips for ideas on how to decorate the kitchen for Tet, hoping for a peaceful and joyful new year!
1 Choose a suitable dining table
The dining table will be where warm meals are shared during the Tet holiday, so how you decorate the dining table is very important. On regular days, the dining table can be simple, but during Tet, try to transform your family dining table into something new and filled with the Tet atmosphere.
Rectangular table
A rectangular dining table is the most popular and beloved choice because it is both elegant with its sharp lines and perfectly meets your needs, creating a novelty and uniqueness. This type of table fits well with the lines in your small kitchen.
Round or oval table
A round or oval dining table is a great choice when you want to save space. Moreover, round tables create a more intimate feeling as they share a harmonious space among members, fostering a sense of familiarity whenever the family gathers together.
Square table
A square dining table is less favored; however, it is a reasonable choice if you are hosting a party for 4 people in a long and narrow room. This arrangement allows those seated around the table not to be too far apart, bringing a sense of peace and comfort.
2 Choose the style of arranging tableware on the dining table
In traditional style
For the Vietnamese style, what you need to do is choose a set of dishes with spring patterns or colors that bring joy and good fortune. Each place will have a bowl and a pair of chopsticks beside it, with larger bowls and plates in the center of the table to hold communal food for everyone.
Additionally, don’t forget to add small bowls for dipping sauce. Glasses should be placed on the right side of each person for convenience.
In Western style
The Western style is more elaborate with many accessories; you need to prepare plates and cutlery including a spoon. Place the plate in front of each person, with the distance from the edge of the table to the plate equal to the length of your thumb, the knife on the right, the fork on the left, and the spoon for dessert placed on top.
Each person should have at least two glasses, one for wine and one for water placed on the right side. Napkins are essential; you can fold them in styles like a lotus, a bishop’s hat, or a cutlery pouch to add decoration to the dining table.
3 Choose a tablecloth to make the kitchen space more impressive
Most families do not often use tablecloths for dining. However, this Tet holiday, change the atmosphere of your kitchen by using a red or yellow tablecloth to bring wealth and good luck for the new year.
In addition, tablecloths enhance the appeal of the dishes. You should use tablecloths to create a backdrop for the Tet decoration theme, adding a touch of luxury, sophistication, and eye-catching beauty when guests visit your home.
Depending on personal preferences, you can choose tablecloths with simple to intricate patterns, from solid colors to a variety of colors, all of which will bring a fresh look to the kitchen.
Choose a tablecloth that fits the shape of your family dining table. It is advisable to choose tablecloths in bright colors characteristic of Tet, such as red, yellow, or patterned tablecloths with floral or checkered designs, which will create a cozy atmosphere for family gatherings around the dining table.
4 Choose flowers to decorate the dining table to add freshness to the kitchen space
Decorating the house for Tet cannot be without the vibrant colors of a vase of flowers on the table. This is also the most popular way to decorate the home that many homeowners choose to “transform” the kitchen space before welcoming a new year filled with good fortune.
A table vase represents vitality and good luck for a joyful new year. Moreover, it brightens and warms up the kitchen space, bringing freshness.
Decorating the dining table for Tet with a vibrant and fragrant vase of flowers will add vitality to the family in the new year. Therefore, you need to choose flowers that are bright, colorful, and have a pleasant scent to bring life to the kitchen, creating a more romantic and cozy feeling.
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This article suggests how to decorate your kitchen for Tet in a simple yet elegant way, providing you with a beautiful and bright home atmosphere during this Tet holiday. In addition, decorating the house together also strengthens the bonds and love among family members. TasteVN wishes you great success in this endeavor!
