From Fresh Flowers to Fresh Starts: How Hanoi Homes Embrace Renewal at Tet

As the chill of winter softens and Hanoi’s streets fill with bursts of pink peach blossoms and golden kumquat trees, the city begins to hum with quiet anticipation – Tet is coming.
Vietnam’s Lunar New Year isn’t just a celebration; it’s a full reset. A time when homes, hearts, and hopes are refreshed for the year ahead.

A City in Bloom

As winter softens and Hanoi’s streets fill with bursts of pink peach blossoms and golden kumquat trees, the city begins to hum with quiet anticipation — Tet 2026 is coming.
Vietnam’s Lunar New Year isn’t just a celebration; it’s a full reset. A time when homes, hearts, and hopes are refreshed for the year ahead.

In late January, Quang Ba Flower Market becomes a sea of color. From early-morning flower stalls to little roadside stands along To Ngoc Van, families and florists fill Hanoi with symbols of renewal.

• 🌸 Peach blossoms (hoa đào) represent happiness and love.
• 🍊 Kumquat trees (cây quất) bring good fortune and success.
• 🌼 Marigolds and chrysanthemums invite prosperity and long life.

Every branch, petal, and leaf is chosen with care, not just for beauty, but for meaning.

Cleansing and Preparing the Home

Before Tet, homes across Vietnam go through their biggest transformation of the year. Every corner is cleaned, repaired, and renewed. Dust isn’t just dirt — it’s bad luck being swept away to make space for fresh beginnings.

At NEST, we see this ritual as deeply connected to design and wellness. A well-ordered, thoughtfully decorated home doesn’t just look good — it feels lighter, calmer, and more open to opportunity.

If you’re new to Hanoi, this is the perfect time to refresh your space:
🌸 Add new cushions or curtains in rich reds and golds – traditional Tet colors that symbolize luck and vitality.
🌸 Introduce living plants or fresh flowers to energize your home.
🌸 Declutter to create space for what you truly value in the year ahead.

👉 Explore our 2026 Decor Refresher Kits to give your home a quick, meaningful update before Tet.

Welcoming Good Energy

Many Vietnamese families invite in positive energy by displaying calligraphy for “happiness” (phúc), lighting incense, or preparing special dishes for ancestors.
Even in modern apartments and serviced homes, these small touches create a bridge between old traditions and contemporary living — a reminder that good fortune thrives in a balanced, harmonious space.

For simple design ideas, browse our NEST Interiors Collection (http://www.nestdecor.vn) crafted to help your home reflect both comfort and culture.

A Time for Renewal and Reflection

Tet is as much about the future as it is about gratitude. It’s a chance to pause, to look around your home, and ask:
Does this space reflect who I am becoming?

At NEST, we believe every home tells a story and Tet is the perfect chapter to rewrite yours. Whether it’s a full interior refresh, a few curated furniture pieces, or simply a vase of blossoms on your table, renewal begins with intention.

✨ Chúc Mừng Năm Mới – Happy New Year from all of us at NEST.
May your home be filled with warmth, harmony, and new beginnings.