Celebrate Diwali in style with these DIY home decor tips

The time has arrived when the days grow shorter and a chill breeze fills in the air. We can smell the essence of the Festival of Lights as it draws nearer. Diwali is not just another festival for crores of Indians across the globe. It’s an emotion that sums up the whole year. This begins with cleaning the homes and then decorating them. Given the days that are spent getting our homes ready for this festival, it’s like our lives were a blank canvas that needed to be filled with artistic strokes, warmth, and love.

Unfortunately, this is also the time for stubble burning and the smog chokes the city – AQI levels are already touching over 600. This means that we need to make a conscious effort to use sustainable methods to celebrate Diwali. How do we do this?

Let your imagination run wild whilst unearthing the secrets of happiness with DIY decor ideas.

Pooja Room

The lively important aspect of Diwali tradition is Lakshmi pujan. As Diwali marks the essence of good triumphs over evil, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with Lord Ganesh. People worship for spiritual prosperity and material abundance. Since it’s the heart of Diwali, you can choose eco-friendly idols – made from clay. Not only will it boost the craft of local artisans, but the mud idols enhance the beauty of your pooja room.

Create a DIY thali by following the steps mentioned below:

You can begin by grabbing a tray or plate which is reusable. The material can be of any ranging from bamboo, metal, or jute.

To decorate your thali, try using eco-friendly paints or coloured patterns. You can use bright colours like red, yellow, and deep green.

Once the colour is completely dried off, you can garnish your thali with elements that as stickers, mirrors, flower petals, and more.

You can use earthen diyas or clay diyas to enlighten the spirit and appearance of the thali. Later these diyas can be painted and decorated for an additionally appealing effect.

Once handcrafted your thali, start decorating it more with fresh flowers. You can also give a traditional touch by creating a Swastika with the help of kum kum.

Don’t forget to organize with white petals as they give fresher and enhance Diwali vibes.

Living Room

This is another area that needs special attention since this is where you will entertain your guests. Let’s look at some ideas to wow your guests.

●     Mirror, mirror on the wall

Elevate the biggest wall of your living room with a versatile mirror. This will instantly add glamour to the space and make the room look bigger. Ensure that there is enough natural light to let that virtual view appear realistic. To give a more expensive feel to the décor, you can add floor-to-ceiling curtains and match your carpet/rug.

●     Hide and seek with cushions

Don’t want to spend thousands on changing the fabric of the seating? No worries! Add colourful cushions in gold, orange, green, and yellow to add brightness to the room and give a feeling of festivity. 

●     Flower power

Who doesn’t like the vibrant notes that offer a delightful visual making your ordinary space seem extraordinary? Flowers are a simple way to elevate your space. Just a few stems can make a huge impact. Do a DIY flower rangoli or place them in an urli; add water and float some tea-light candles. Put this outside your home for that dazzling effect.

Balcony

Ditch those everyday drab curtains and switch to glossy dupattas to decorate the balcony. It will add charm to the space. Just pick a colour scheme of red, magenta, and bright yellow; add a few candles. If you don’t have green plants buy a few and see the space come alive!

Wall Decor

Decorating your walls can be the most effective way to create a joyous Diwali feel to the home. Here are some things that you can do:

●     Hanging lamps

A DIY lamp made of bamboo or recycled glass can amp up your Diwali spirits. It’s a classic choice and marks the essence of being mindful of the planet.

●     Fabric torans

Want to spice up a blank wall? Opt for fabric or metal torans. You can make your torans with flowers and leaves and tie this with moli. All you need to do is to choose a colourful cloth mostly of shiny silk or satin. Make sure the length of your toran is somewhere near 2-3 Feet. Cut the fabric into long lengths. Once done, try to fold and hem the edges. You can easily create various patterns with different colours. Lay out the fabric triangles in a way you want your toran to appear.

Voila! Hang it on the entrance door, window or wherever you want.

●     Wall art

Want to unleash your inner artist? Grab some paints and paint some diyas on the wall to light your home. Stick some small mirrors to give it a glitzy look and amaze your guests.

Glowing elegance of diyas

Not in the mood to do any work? Fret not. You can still be creative. Remember diyas are synonymous with Diwali. Strategically place them at your entrance and around the home to make the house feel festive.

So, roll up your sleeves and liven up your Diwali spirits!