Everyone knows a thing or two about Diwali decoration ideas. The festival of lights is the most awaited, loved and celebrated Indian festival. A celebratory mood fills the air with splendour and grandeur. The Deepawali season makes an entire nation go crazy with joy, excitement and fun.
It’s no news – for us, no festival is complete without decorating our homes in unique and creative ways. And, like every year, this Diwali too, you won’t be able to hold yourself back. For that matter, why should you! So here are 24 exciting Diwali decoration ideas for your home decor spree. Try your favourite one or a bunch of ideas, or maybe a new one for every hour on the blessed day of Diwali. May joy and prosperity come to stay at your home.
Diwali decoration ideas
Ceiling & curtains
- A starlit ceiling decor looks terrific and sort of euphoric. Try to cover your ceiling with lights and lamps for a glowing roof effect
- A curtain of lights will light up your home like a fantasy. Use a bunch of fairy lights or mix up the string lights with flowers.
Greeting area
- Go silk: Revamp your everyday furniture with a sheen like none other. A fantastic way to do this is by pulling out those old silk sarees from the loft and drape them on your existing furniture. Silk sarees look shiny and festive, and with the rich-looking textures, your home will become a royal decor treat in no time.
- String lights: Jazz up your living room by using yellow or coloured string lights as furniture borders
- Brighten up with colours: Add deep colours like purple, maroon and magenta to boost the party vibe. You can home decor add colour with candles, or table mats, or some new home decor items. Also, don’t forget to splash a dash of bright colours like gold, silver, yellow or orange as a highlight between the deep tones. Remember, it’s festival time, and nothing is too much decoration.
Create a special space
- Highlight a corner or a particular spot with candles, earthen lamps, tea-lights. Arrange a central idol, plant, painting or any sacred item. This is a perfect Diwali decoration idea for living room.
- Floating candles and water bowls with flowers are a fabulous way of creating a soothing vibe. Indoor water fountains and plants also have a similar effect.
Walls decor
- Decorate your walls with decorative wall plates. Put a light source behind these; maybe a battery-operated LED. Perforated plates add glamour and texture to an otherwise plain wall.
- Dhurries and rugs with Indian motifs add charm to your wall. Outline the dhurrie with string lights to make the design your own.
- Paper diyas and bells are an excellent choice to cover that empty wall with the joy of colourful lights
Diwali decoration items
Lanterns
- Lanterns are a must for a Diwali entrance décor. Buy a lamp that looks good during the day, even when it is not lit. Buy them in colours that complement colour on the walls and ceiling.
- Rather than hanging one large lantern hang a bunch of four to five rounded lanterns. Assemble them a few inches apart. You can also choose to cover your entire ceiling area with the colourful paper lamps with LEd lights inside. Vary the heights of the lanterns to give a contemporary feel.
Rangoli
- The traditional art of rangoli is the auspicious element that you cannot miss.
- Impress your guests and relatives with floating rangolis made in water. Use talcum powder to facilitate the float.
- Apart from bright colours, you can fill the rangoli with petals of flowers used in the Dhanteras puja.
- Decorate your rangoli with tiny diyas or tea lights to make visually appealing patterns.
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Torans
- Add the ‘Indian culture’ element to your door. This is especially needed if your door is otherwise plain. Toran is one of the original Diwali decoration items in India.
- Get earthy colourful door hangings made in wood, metal or glass. You will find them as tiny pieces of elephant or bird shapes, beads and bells put together.
- For a fresh and fragrant feel, use lush, bright yellow or orange marigolds. Pink and yellow chrysanthemums (Shevanti) are also a good option. These flowers are readily available and at low costs across India.
- A string of fresh mango leaves at your entrance door gives a new vibe. They also brim your welcomes with auspicious energies.
- Do not mix elements of different styles. Chinese Feng shui items, Mediterranean large scented candles, and Indian décor don’t sit well together.
- With a splendid décor in the front room, you can choose to keep the inner rooms calmer.
- Ensure your décor does not restrict your movement space. And electric and fire lamps are at a height away from your child’s reach.
Décor your entire home with the same idea or pick a unique one for every room – the choice is all yours. All the Diwali decoration ideas we shared gives your home a bright and joyful feel of the festival. Diwali is the festival of hope and also marks the beginning of new ventures and dreams. So, lets’ all wish for all beautiful times, and a happy and joyful Diwali!