10 Ways To Slide The Year Of The Snake's Transformative Influence Into Your Décor

If you've been patiently plotting some changes to your home, the Year of the Snake in 2025 is the perfect time to strike. In the Chinese Zodiac, the Snake represents change and transformation. In the home, there are ample opportunities where you can shed some of your old style and make way for the new. However, the Snake also goes hand in hand with adaptability. More specifically, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, which boasts a spirit of self-control, orderliness, and refined taste, so don't fret about major changes or large-scale updates. Instead, focus on small things that will come together to create a bigger picture of the life you want to lead and the home you want to have. For example, this could be as simple as replacing hardware details, redressing a bare wall, or putting a new face on furniture you already own. 

You can invoke the transformative power of the Year of the Snake with easy tips for updating and refreshing home décor without breaking the bank. It's great if you can accomplish your design changes without purchasing anything new, so cleaning and reorganizing is a good place to start, but if you're craving something drastic, consider secondhand shops and ideas for repurposing old décor. Bringing the Year of the Snake into your home can be a fun way to move forward into the new year while feeling good about the place you call home. 

Whether you install them on your own or have them professionally done, new cabinets can cost a pretty penny. But small changes will still have a big impact on their appearance, giving them a fresh, modern look. If your current handles and drawer pulls are boring and dull, consider swapping out the hardware on your kitchen cabinets. Instead of simple shapes like circles, opt for unique hexagonal knobs, like these Jasluna gold cabinet knobs. Don't stop at the hardware; there are many other stunning ways to update wood cabinets without paint, including replacing the doors or even removing them completely.

Changing the feel of your home can be as simple as slipping a cover over your old couch. If you want to refresh a room but don't want to invest in a new piece of furniture, this is an easy option to change your couch's color. Many slipcovers also protect against messes from pets or small children. Along with slipping a new style on your couch, consider redressing old throw pillows instead of buying completely new ones. After measuring your pillows, you can find slip-on pillow covers or even make your own.

A fresh coat of paint is one of the best transformations possible for a space, but it can also be a big commitment. Instead of spending the time painting the walls in your home, quickly install a removable wallpaper. Removable wallpaper can benefit more than just renters with it's transformative but temporary characteristics. With removable wallpaper, you can choose a fun, exciting pattern to help you celebrate change in the Year of the Snake, but you won't need to worry about disliking it next year. If you tire of the pattern, simply shed the surface and try something new. 

For the transformative Year of the Snake, gather up the décor from your tabletops and other corners in your house, then look around to find new homes for well-loved knickknacks and souvenirs. You can also take this time to declutter busy areas by donating items that don't fit in your space anymore or bring you the same excitement. Even slight changes can have major results, like reorganizing your bookshelves. There are also many common household items you can repurpose into unique DIY home décor, like turning ceramic plates into a gallery wall. 

Take the lighting in your home from drab to dazzling by replacing a lampshade or changing out a light fixture. Plus, you can transform lighting all over your house without going to too much trouble. When it comes to lamps, discoloration and fading on lampshades over time is not uncommon, but if you still really love the lamp base, it's easy to find a replacement lampshade to create a brand-new look. If you have an outdated light fixture in the ceiling, consider swapping it out with a new, more modern design, like the Lynnoland Six-Light Farmhouse Chandelier.

If you have an empty spot in your home that really needs a special furniture piece, embrace renewal in the Year of the Snake by thrifting it instead of buying it new. Many unique pieces with lots of personality languish in thrift stores, but they can be perfect to tie your space together. With a little bit of paint or stain, you can make old and battered furniture like new again. Refinishing furniture also makes it easier to find a decorative style all your own, because you can take the time to customize the color, stain, and hardware.

The art you hang in your home is a great place to express yourself, your personal growth, and your ever-changing style. To try a new vibe for The Year of the Snake, take down the wall art around your home and replace any pieces that no longer inspire you. You can bring a feeling of warmth and relaxation with sunny yellow colors or a mood of refreshment and tranquility with mossy greens. If you're looking for places to buy incredibly affordable art for your home, check out local artists and shops near you to give your new art prints an even more personal touch. 

If you're feeling ready for a major change, shift the furniture in your home to create renewed spaces. This can be as basic as swapping couches around to different walls or switching lamps from one room to the next, or you can take it to the next level and move rooms around completely to find a better household arrangement. Take inspiration from feng shui principles when rearranging your interiors, which takes the energy you put into your space and directs it back to you. When you alter your home in little ways, it reflects a desire to transform yourself for the better, too.

A little bit of greenery can go a long way for refreshing the boring spots in your home. Adding low-maintenance houseplants for a little pop of color and interest can make your space more enjoyable to spend time in. According to feng shui, greenery also invites good energy into your domestic areas, bringing luck and good health. Choose an easy-to-care-for option like the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata), which is also appropriate for the Year of the Snake. Another low-maintenance choice is the jade plant (Crassula ovata), a succulent with plump leaves. 

Changing the look of your windows can be accomplished without putting up curtains, blinds, or shutters. For a creative window covering hack that isn't curtains or shades, add a frosted effect or stained glass look with the help of window film. This simple change to your windows enhances the privacy in your home and may even cut down on energy costs by blocking solar heat. If you're looking to beautify your windows on a small budget, try an affordable film with elaborate patterns and colors, like the DKTIE Static Cling Decorative Window Film.