Spruce up your home with these last-minute Diwali decor ideas from experts

Celebrated with much fervour around the nation, Diwali is here. Every year, the 5-day festive period is marked by visiting friends and family which is preceded by deep cleaning and revamping of our spaces. While celebrations will be muted this year owing to restrictions, it is up to us to not let our festive spirit dampen. If you find yourself running out of decor ideas to spruce up your home, we have some handy tips for you. Mid-Day.com spoke to Kavita Chaudhary, design director at Jaipur Rugs and Hilonie Shah, design expert at Ekaani to help you with simple home décor wisdom.

Below, with their combined insight, they share eight hacks for home decor that will help you get your home done up for Diwali in no time.

Jazz up your walls

The rule of thumb for starting any redecorating exercise is to look at the walls. One of the ways to add cheer to your walls this Diwali is to go for the bright tapestry with bold patterns. Adding such colours will instantly light up your room and set a festive mood in the space. You can further liven up things with colourful wall-hangings or paintings.

Rug it up

Once the wall decor is taken care of, you can move to the floor. An area rug is also a great way to anchor your furniture. It can help you create distinct islands in the room and make your place look neater and well-organised.

Curios in abundance

With the walls and floor covered, move your attention to little knick knacks that you can add to your side tables and showcases. Curios are a great way to add details to your surroundings and bring a little festive spark to your decor. Use photo frames, traditional show pieces, or statement pieces from your travels to enhance any corner.

Light seriously

Diwali is the festival of lights and it is no surprise that we Indians stock up on all varieties of lights during the occasion each year. They instantly add brightness and fun to your surroundings and ring in the festive season like no other piece of decor. Fairy lights have been stealing the show for the past couple of years and they are still the go-to option for indoor decor. Pair your fairy lights with curtains or house-plants and see your room come alive. There are a lot of DIY decor-lighting options available too to pick from. You can also opt for eco-friendly solar lights this season.

Vases and flowers

Vases are a wonderful addition to anyone's home, especially during the festive season of Diwali. They also make for a year-round decorative component in the house, and depending on the size, brand, and kind, they are cost-effective. Fill your vases with different flowers and add colour to any room instantly.

Dine in style

Create an elegant dining experience by using dinner plates with bright and rich designs. You will be spoilt for choice when selecting from the endless variety of dinnerware available. Elevate your dining experience while hosting friends and family at home this festive season.

Traditional touch

A classic way to add a traditional element is by using clay diyas. You can even turn it into a fun activity for the whole family by painting and decorating them with your kids.

Invite nature indoors

Make sure your Diwali decorations include a lot of plants. After being cooped up at home for so long, bringing nature inside will be a welcome addition to your Diwali decorations. Pair plants with lamps to enhance the aesthetic of any room instantly. For your outdoor spaces like balconies, patios, and roofs use exquisite planters to add some delicate charm.