5 Exceptional Ways To Revamp Your Home For Diwali

India is home to many festivals. Among them, the most prominent and perhaps most awaited festival is the festival of Diwali. Also known as the festival of light, Diwali is commemorated to mark the victory of Rama and his return to home after 14 years of exile.

At this famous and biggest festival in India, families and friends exchange sweets and wish each other greetings. Diwali also marks a new beginning.

Here are 5 exceptional Ways To Revamp Your Home For Diwali :

Decorate your Foyer or entrance 

Foyer or entrance is terminus a quo of and  can create a strong impression of your home.You can decorate your entrance with entrance flowers or include natural smells to create a relaxing atmosphere.

One of the oldest traditions that is still practiced today is drawing rangoli at the entrance of your home. To greet guests, draw colourful designs on the main door’s entrance. You can place statement metal vases, traditional copper or brass pots with flowers to give ethnic touch and create a pleasant and welcoming environment. Incorporate floral arrangements, brightly coloured candles, festive sculptures, diyas, and other items to enhance the elegance of the foyer.

Revamp the Living room 

During every festival, the living room is adorned as it is a place where guests visit. Remodeling your living room may transform your entire home and give it a fresh new look. Start by cleaning and dusting all the furniture, paintings on the wall, and other items. Try to declutter as much as possible, as a chaotic living room will give off an unpleasant and unwelcoming atmosphere, which you wouldn’t want on such a special occasion, whereas a decluttered living room will offer a sense of comfort and look inviting. After that, keep the wall decorations simple and let the colour speak for itself. By painting your home, you can give it a festive feel, paint your living room with vibrant colors such as yellow, orange, red, or any other exotic hue. When it comes to decorating our homes, most people overlook the floor, despite the fact that the floor can be a very attractive component in the living room. Consider buying rugs and spread them on the floor. Rugs mostly go bright colour and it can provide a great festival fee.

 Look into getting an ethnic carpet, for example. Navy blue, maroon, and gold are all prevalent colours in this category. You can also change paintings on your wall to revamp your living room. You can bring in a statement piece too,

Bring in new furniture

Furniture has the greatest impact on a home’s aesthetic. A single piece of furniture has the power to radically change the look of your home. Diwali is a festival of fresh beginnings, and there is no better time to purchase new furniture than during this festival. On the auspicious eve of Diwali, bring in new furniture.

If you can’t afford new furniture, make your living room look festive by changing the upholstery. Changing the fabric on the sofa will brighten it and give it a fresh look. To compliment your Diwali decorations, choose ethnic designs and Indian traditional themes.

Beautify the Pooja room

During the festival, the pooja room is unquestionably the most important chamber. It’s a location where everyone whispers their prayers and makes their wishes. All Diwali celebration rites will be performed here. Plants in the pooja room can also be a beautiful method to adorn it. The pooja room should be brightly lit and decorated. Use flowers, oil lamps, and bright lights to liven up the pooja area. Traditional rangoli patterns should be made. To add fragrance to your pooja area, use fragrant candles and cover them with unique-shaped cups. You might also consider laying a new rug on the floor.

Light up

The festival of Diwali is also called the festival of lights. Incorporate the presence of light in your home to align with the spirit of this festival. To create a festive ambiance, use string lights on windows and wherever you feel to enhance beauty.Decorate your home with fairy lights to instantly provide a festive feel. String lighting can also be used to light up your home’s outside. Install deeyas, candles, and kandil (decorative Diwali lanterns) on the balcony and terrace, to keep up the spirit of Diwali, make sure that the living room is brilliantly lit and that the lighting is consistent throughout the home.

Other tips

  • Use elegant cushions of different sizes to enhance comfort and beauty.
  • Change bedsheets.
  • Clean and dust off electric items like fans.
  • To give a touch of festive charm elegance, use curtains of bright and light colours.
  • Make DIY decoration material.
  • Use flowers.
  • Decorate your dining table.
  • Declutter your home.
  • Use electric and colourful diyas.

Conclusion

We have had a difficult time in the last two years. As the virus spread across the country, conditions deteriorated, and festivals went off uncelebrated. Now, when things start to get better, be safe. Maintain safety protocols when celebrating with family and friends. May this Diwali be the start of a new chapter in your life filled with pleasure and prosperity!