Introduction
Diwali is the biggest and most lit festival in the entire Hindu calendar which is celebrated in honor of the victory of good over evil and brightness over darkness. This festival celebrates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to their kingdom of Ayodhya. After defeating the demon King Ravana of Lanka and rescuing Sita from his evil clutches (on Dussehra).
Keeping this history on mind Diwali has been a festival of celebrations in all possible ways & celebrating it at home with friends and family has its own charm. There are different people who enjoy different aspects of celebration, like, burning crackers, home decors, festive delicacies, etc.
Interior Design
DIY Interiors design projects are the best way to express your excitement for the festive season with a personalized touch. There are a variety of DIY projects you can indulge in to enhance your home décor as per your personality and style. For example, you can create a string of lights with colorful paper cups or make eye-catching thread lanterns and keep the compliments coming!
You can also bring out the artist in you and hang up a gorgeous oil painting that goes with the vibe of the diwali festival. From wall hangings to string lights in a glass bottle and floating candles, the world is your oyster when it comes to DIY festive home décor.
Diyas
Diwali is incomplete without diyas. These diyas are made of clay and come in different sizes depending on the space you would want to accommodate.
It is considered auspicious but also give your home an earthen feel. You can make it more appealing by painting it creatively. They can be placed in corners of the house to elevate and bring out a feeling of bigger space.
Rangoli
Rangoli is an art and India has borrowed it from Nepal. Several million Indians have used this art to decorate the foyer or outside home space. It is not just a pattern drawn on the floor but it also showcases the culture they belong to. Rangoli is made, by using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. So this Diwali, make your home come alive with Rangoli.
Homemade Candle
What better way to decorate your home other than candles. They are easy, useful and adds to the charm of the already lit festival. You can choose to light up the environment as you like by molding the wax into the shape of your choice. You can add a little creative touch using dry leaves, feathers, sparkles or scents.
Aroma-therapy
Scented candles and potpourri can be placed in any room of your house, creating an aromatic envelope of love and warmth wherever you are. They also add to the look and feel of your home because of their elegant packaging and spectrum of colours. You can also try placing flat candles in a shallow bowl of water and watch the reflections dance with the flames.
Conclusion
One of the basic and economical ways to give a new look to your living room can simply be by emphasising on a particular corner or an object. There are different people who enjoy different aspects of celebration, like, burning crackers, home decors, festive delicacies, etc. But for home improvements, these are the ideas you can try to give a different look and feel.
