Whether you're entertaining friends or ringing in the New Year with your family and loved ones, choosing the right decorations can make a massive difference to your celebrations. 2021 into 2022 has particular significance, as we're all hoping that the Coronavirus pandemic will soon become a thing of the past. 
New Year's decorations give you the perfect opportunity to put your creative juices in full flow and make your gathering stand out from all the others. While Christmas is all about giving, New Year is a chance to celebrate and kick up your heels. Sophisticated colours, such as silver, gold, and black and white, help set this evening apart from the festivities of Christmas and Boxing Day. However, if you’re looking for more specific New Year’s decoration ideas, let’s look at the most important rooms in your home.

Your dining area

New Year gatherings tend to be our last chance to indulge in seasonal and delicious food and drinks. In turn, this means that the focus is likely to fall on your dining area, whether you're opting for an elegant, sit-down dinner or a table groaning with snacks and bites from which your guests can help themselves. Either way, perhaps your first stop should be in our Tablecloths and Table Runners departments. Check out darker, more impactive colours, such as our Linden Indigo Blue Tablecloth or our Zayn Table Throw.
Once you’ve decided on the base colour, it’s time to accessorise! Look for complementary napkins and, if you really want your party to be one to remember, some new dinnerware. Set against a darker background, you can afford to involve some splashes of colour on your dinner plates. Check out our Ora Stoneware Dinner Plates for something that combines a good, chunky feel with an elegant colour scheme.

Your kitchen 

While your kitchen might be where most of the work gets done, there’s no need to overlook it when it comes to New Year’s decorations. Look for cookware sets that add a colourful edge to your culinary HQ and help define it as a separate area. With all that cooking to be done, you can even treat yourself to some colour-coordinated kitchen tools and accessories – and don’t forget to be ready with one of our stylish coffee or tea makers! The Bree Teapot adds a touch of homely charm at the end of a hard night of making resolutions, while our SMEG Espresso Coffee Machine will help you make the perfect cup of after-dinner coffee.

Your bathroom

Although it’s not the room that immediately springs to mind when it comes to New Year’s decoration ideas, with all that food and drink flowing, the chances are that your bathroom could be in demand! Upgrading your towels and bathmats will give your guests a sense of comfort and that you’re looking after them, wherever they may be! In addition, you could choose to give your bathroom a bit of a New Year’s facelift with accessories such as our Starburst Wall Mirror or our Bijou Soap Pump. When it comes to being the perfect host, it’s all in the details.
However, at Crate and Barrel, we don't just offer top-quality and designer homeware. Browse our Holidays and Gifts department, and you'll find a superb selection of glittery, shimmery decorations designed to give your get-together that extra sparkle.