A Fresh Start for Your Home and Energy

Chinese New Year is not only a time for celebration — it’s also a powerful moment for renewal, intention-setting, and inviting positive energy into our homes. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, Feng Shui focuses on harmony, balance, and creating environments that support well-being and prosperity.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse in 2026, a sign associated with vitality, movement, and progress, it’s the perfect opportunity to reset your space and mindset for the year ahead.

Create a Calm, Positive Energy Home for the Year of the Horse

As the Lunar New Year approaches, I always love the gentle invitation it brings to pause, reset, and create a sense of calm at home. While I spend much of my time capturing moments by the sea, I’m equally inspired by the idea that our surroundings shape how we feel day to day.

Chinese New Year 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, a symbol of movement, resilience, and forward energy. It’s the perfect time for a new year reset, whether that’s refreshing your space, introducing meaningful traditions, or simply creating a more positive energy home.

This simple Feng Shui guide is all about small, meaningful touches — from symbolic traditions to mindful decluttering — to help you welcome the new year with clarity, warmth, and intention.

🧧 Simple Feng Shui Tips for Beginners

These gentle Feng Shui tips are ideal if you’re new to the practice and want to bring balance into your home:

Declutter for good luck and clearer energy
Add symbolic touches like red envelopes and lucky coins
Introduce plants to represent growth
Open windows to refresh the flow of chi
Create a calm corner for reflection

These Lunar New Year home ideas aren’t about perfection — they’re about intention and creating a space that feels supportive and nurturing.

🏡 A Home That Tells Your Story

Our homes hold the everyday moments that matter most — the quiet mornings, family laughter, and the feeling of comfort. If you love the idea of celebrating connection at home, you might enjoy exploring:

👉 Family photography in the home
👉 Lifestyle photography sessions

🌟 Welcome the New Year with Intention

Chinese New Year is an opportunity to pause, reset, and create a home that supports your well-being and aspirations. Small, thoughtful changes — from adding symbolic items like red envelopes and lucky coins to clearing space and setting intentions — can help you step into the year feeling calm, energised, and ready.

Here are 20 simple Feng Shui ideas to help you welcome the new year with clarity, calm, and positive energy.

🧹 Clear the Old to Welcome the New

Declutter Before New Year
Clearing out unused or broken items symbolises letting go of old energy and making space for new opportunities.
Deep Clean Your Home
A thorough clean helps reset the energy (chi) and creates a fresh foundation for the year.
Open Windows for Fresh Energy
Let natural light and air circulate to revitalise your space.

🚪 Invite Prosperity & Good Fortune

Refresh Your Front Entrance
Your front door represents opportunity — keep it clean, well-lit, and clutter-free.
Add a Touch of Red
Red symbolises luck, happiness, and protection — cushions, ribbons, or artwork work beautifully.
Incorporate Gold Accents
Gold represents abundance and prosperity — think frames, trays, or decorative objects.
Place a Healthy Plant Near the Entrance
Plants symbolise growth and vitality.

🛋️ Create Balance & Harmony Indoors

Rearrange Furniture for Flow
Ensure pathways are clear so energy can move freely.
Balance the Five Elements
Introduce small touches of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water for harmony.
Use Soft Lighting
Warm lighting encourages calm and welcoming energy.
Bring in Natural Materials
Wood, stone, and fabrics help ground a space.

💛 Encourage Wellbeing & Calm

Create a Quiet Corner
A small space for reflection or relaxation promotes emotional balance.
Use Soothing Scents
Essential oils or incense can support relaxation and clarity.
Display Meaningful Objects
Items that bring joy or positive memories enhance personal energy.
Keep Bedrooms Restful
Minimise clutter and electronics to support restorative sleep.

🌟 Set Intentions for the Year Ahead

Write Down Your Goals
Place them somewhere visible to keep your intentions clear.
Add Symbols of Growth
Artwork or objects that represent progress can reinforce motivation.
Use Mirrors Thoughtfully
Mirrors can amplify light and space — position them to reflect something positive.
Refresh Soft Furnishings
New cushions or throws symbolise renewal.
Welcome the Year with Gratitude
Take a moment to reflect on what you’re thankful for — positive mindset shapes positive energy.

✨ Closing Thought

Feng Shui reminds us that small changes in our surroundings can have a profound impact on how we feel and navigate the world. Chinese New Year offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, reset, and create a home that supports your hopes for the year ahead.

Whether you start with a simple declutter or a full refresh, each intentional step helps invite balance, harmony, and good fortune into your life.

🎁 Download Your Free Checklist

To help you get started, I’ve created a simple printable guide you can follow at your own pace.

👉 Download your free Chinese New Year Feng Shui checklist here

Wishing you a peaceful, prosperous, and joy-filled Lunar New Year ✨

20 Feng Shui Tips to Welcome Chinese New Year