It's the weekend before Diwali and the preparations for the most anticipated festival of the season have begun in full swing. There is a reason that this festival is also known as the 'Festival of Lights. It's considered as the triumph of good over evil and hence the Diwali decorations include lights, diyas and vibrant decorations. It's a yearly ritual to clean homes, decorate the houses with lamps, lanterns, flowers and rangoli and have a cheerful time with near and dear ones. We have curated a list of easy home decoration ideas to try out this Diwali.
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5 Home Decor Ideas To Try Out This Diwali
1. Colourful Candles/ Lamps
As the festival demands the use of lights and vibrancy, go all out with the candle and lamp decorations. You can also try your hand at DIY diyas and hand paint them to give a more personal touch to the festivities. Making paper lanterns and earthen lamps together is a great way to even bond over with the near and dear ones.
2. Rangolis
Any festival in India is incomplete without adorning the doorways and entrances with cheerful rangoli designs. It is a way of expressing the feeling of welcome towards the relatives and friends who come to visit. The first impression of the household is made by these decorative pieces at the entry itself. Try using organic colours and dried flowers and other eco-friendly materials to make the rangoli designs.
3. Floral Torans
The torans or wall hangings are decorative aspects which have both ornamental uses and auspicious reasons. You can either make floral torans at home using your favourite flowers or make wall hangings with any decorative material you like, such as the colourful papers. They can be attached at the entrance of the house or at empty corners of the house.
4. Glass Jars
We are well aware of the trendy glass jars which are easily available in the markets these days. You can even use some old glass jars at home and hand paint it with vibrant designs. Leave some strings of lights inside the jars and adorn the empty corners of your homes with these jars.
5. Light Strings/ Fairy Lights
May it be Christmas or Diwali, fairy lights and lighted strings are mandatory for any festivities. You can illuminate the doorways, puja rooms or the empty walls and windows of your homes with colourful lights which are subtle yet beautiful.
So, get your home ready for the festivities with these easy home decor ideas.
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