A new lunar new year starts today, and we wish everyone especially our Filipino Chinese homies, a Happy Chinese New Year! 2025 is known as then year of the Wood Snake. What are some of the predictions for this year?
In the Chinese culture and mythology, the snake is considered to be a creature of healing, and represents wisdom, intelligence, and creativity. The snake’s ability to shed its skin, also called ecdysis, could be the inspiration for this year’s predictions of transformation and rebirth.
Colors of Prosperity
Red will be the color of choice for outfits today for most of the Filipino Chinese because it is considered auspicious and is the color of prosperity.
What is interesting is that mahogany, a rich red-brown color is also becoming a trend in interiors, like mahogany finishes for wooden furniture and home accessories.
The interior design world is pivoting from the favorite gray and greige tones to this warmer and earthier hue. A post written a few days ago talks about creating a space for calm and comfort to prepare for this lunar year’s energy.
Design Inspiration for Mahogany
If you’d like to create a more understated luxe feel in your interiors by staining your wood surfaces with the color mahogany, Boysen Oil Wood Stain offers this hue.
This helps create interiors that exude a cozy warmth, useful for what I read somewhere that for this year it is best to create a space where you feel protected and safe.
Here is a collage that will help you feel the vibe that mahogany brings.
Use metallic accents like brass or gold to add to the luxurious feel.
Wishing you the flexibility and courage of the snake to realize your dreams in 2025!
Feature image with interior from Aureous
