Looking for lunar new year party ideas with lots of red, pretty flowers and a table full of treats? These pictures give you plenty to work with, from hanging lanterns to colorful dumpling spreads.
There are a few everyday and other celebration setups included for details you can adapt.
You can keep things simple or go all out. Pick the decorations and foods that fit your celebration, then add a little something extra with bow place cards or gold-colored favor bags.
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red streamers and white fans
We’re starting off strong with these long red streamers and white pleated fans. I love how the fans hang at different heights, with a red-and-gold dragon peeking through above.
For a smaller version, try a cluster over one party table rather than filling the whole ceiling. Keep the hanging decorations clear of lights.
colorful dumpling spread
How cute is this dumpling table? The pink, green and yellow shapes look so pretty on the patterned dishes.
The tall flowering branches make it feel even more special.
Keep napkins and wrapped chopsticks together beside your platters like they are here. That’s a little detail worth borrowing for your own buffet.
red roses and candlelight
If you’re planning a dressier dinner, this table has plenty of inspiration. I am in love with the red roses between the tall candle cylinders.
The gold-colored plate edges look gorgeous beside them.
You don’t need a table this long to try the idea. A low rose arrangement and a few enclosed candles could give your dinner table a similar look.
orange fruit towers
Want your fruit display to be part of the decorations? These orange towers are such a fun idea.
The green leaves tucked between the fruit are my favorite detail.
The picture shows one taller arrangement and another still being assembled on white stands. For your own table, a low mound in a wide bowl would be a simpler variation.
blossoms and lantern artwork
This illustrated design is so pretty with its pink blossoms, red lanterns and pale patterned center. I especially love the dark branches spreading across the top.
You could use a similar layout for a party invitation or welcome sign. Keep your wording in the open middle so it doesn’t compete with all those flowers.
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burgundy bow place cards
Don’t want to go overboard with your place settings? No problem!
These cream-colored name cards have just a burgundy bow and flowing black lettering.
Try a brighter red bow if you want to match red lanterns elsewhere on your table. I’d keep the cards themselves this simple.
a playful ceiling dragon
How fun is this green dragon? The spotted head, big eyes and little white teeth give it such a playful face.
Its long body swoops across the ceiling with dark triangular details.
This is more of a whimsical dragon craft than a traditional decoration. You could borrow the idea for a children’s activity corner if that suits your party.
red fan and lantern display
I am obsessed with this red display. There’s so much to love, from the oversized folded fans to the lanterns hanging beside the flowers.
The smaller lanterns grouped at the base are worth keeping if you try a similar setup. Choose a spot beside your entrance where the floor decorations won’t be in anyone’s way.
white flowers and spreading branches
If you love a quieter floral arrangement, this one is for you. White blooms gather near the pale vase while thin flowering branches stretch far out to the sides.
This isn’t a holiday-specific display, but you could borrow its shape for a side table. Leave space around those wide branches rather than squeezing it between serving dishes.
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red envelope cookies
These red envelope-inspired cookies may just be one of my favorite treats here. The rectangular shapes have bright red icing, fine yellow-gold borders and matching characters.
Save this picture to show your baker if you’d like a similar set. They look lovely without extra sprinkles or other decoration.
one oversized burgundy fan
Don’t want lots of little wall decorations? This bedroom photo offers a different idea to borrow: one oversized burgundy fan with a matching tassel.
For your party, you could place a similar fan above a console or food table instead. I love the deep red shade against the pale background.
blossoms with red hanging ornaments
I am obsessed with these pink and white blossoms. The little red hanging ornaments look so cute between the flowers, with larger red lanterns around the display.
A bowl of oranges and a divided snack platter sit below. Try keeping your tallest decoration toward the back so there’s room to reach the food.
a lantern decorating station
Looking for something guests can decorate themselves? This table has plain white lanterns, colorful cutout pieces and brushes ready for a craft activity.
You could offer red, pink and yellow pieces for a more coordinated party version. Let everyone choose their own arrangement rather than making all the lanterns match.
a colorful party snack board
There is so much to look at on this board! I love the cut kiwi halves topped with raspberries, plus the berries and crackers tucked around the round cheese.
The decorated rectangular treats and red accents give this mixed snack spread its festive details. Build your own version around foods you enjoy rather than trying to copy every item.
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gold-colored favor bags
If you’re looking for a little take-home gift, this is a cute starting point. The yellow-gold drawstring bags show off shiny coin-shaped treats and individually wrapped sweets.
Pick labeled treats for your own bags so guests can check the ingredients. A small red name tag would be a pretty extra touch.
little lantern name tags
How adorable are these lantern-shaped name tags? The red and yellow cutouts hang against gold-rimmed glasses, with a little black tassel beneath each one.
You could use the same shapes as flat place cards beside your glasses. Keep the curved lantern lines and script names if you love this design.
flowers and ribbons on chairs
The burgundy roses and long red ribbons are my favorite part of this chair setup. White flowers and trailing greenery sit beside them on the gold-colored chair backs.
The table behind has baubles and greenery, so this is another celebration look to adapt. Borrow just the chair flowers if you want a little extra red at your Lunar New Year dinner.
a bright whole-fruit display
Give your fruit its own spot on the table with an arrangement like this. The pineapple stands at the back while pink dragon fruit, small oranges and a pale speckled pear fill the front.
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I love the small gold-colored ornaments tucked among the fruit. Choose your own fruit mix to suit the traditions you celebrate rather than treating this as a required list.
red envelopes on branches
This is one of my favorite simple decorating ideas here. Red envelopes hang from budding branches in a reflective vase, with a small bowl of oranges beside it.
You could try the same arrangement on an entry table without changing the rest of your room. The red stands out beautifully against the neutral surroundings.
a red and gold dessert corner
Last but definitely not least, we have this little dessert corner covered in red decorations. I love the lanterns overhead and the cutout banner around the round table.
This photo includes birthday decorations, so borrow the layout rather than the wording. For your Lunar New Year version, try red garlands above cupcakes and cookies with flowering branches at the back.