We all know festivals are cheerful and infuse joy into our lives. We also know that festivities come hand-in-hand with brainstorming and hard work in decorating the home. Our excitement during the festivals resonates within our homes as well, even if we're made to clean everything per our mother's requirement. Keeping this in mind, here's a useful guide that will help you in making your home decked up for festivals. From bright string lights and beautiful diyas to gorgeous table throws and carpets, this list has all it takes to make your festival better and your homes brighter.
A Useful Guide On How To Set Up Your Home For Festivals
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Step 1: Decorate Your Home With Flowers
Flowers add life to all festive occasions and we don't see any reason why you must not have them around. You could get local flowers from your nearest florists or order them from FlowerAura. Now if you want to gift someone, pick options to gift customised fresh flower bouquets or hampers through The Flower Company. Floral Hut is another brand that has a stellar range of flowers for festivals and even special occasions. We also understand that maintaining fresh flowers can get tough so if you don't want the hassle, get artificial flowers from Anthea. If you need a statement vase to add a
Pro-Tip: Use the flower petals to decorate your place for rangolis or other art.
Step 2: Make Rangolis Or Add Mandala Art
It's no hidden fact that festivals and art are intertwined and rangolis bear testament to the thought. Whichever festival approaches, a rangoli at the entrance the festive setup isn't complete unless you draw rangoli. You can source colours of choice but if you're enthusiastic about the art and not good at it, get rangoli stencils and waterproof stickers online. For those of you lazy bums, readymade tealight rangolis and mandala decor pieces from Khushakriti are a must. We also recommend Loyalty And Gifting Ideas for their traditional torans and mini rangoli sets.If you're not traditional, but want to add some Mandala inspired decor at home, check here.
Pro-Tip: You can make rangoli powder with rice flour and cornflour at home. For colours, add turmeric, kumkum, and other vegetable-derived powders like beetroot and spinach.
Step 3: Add String Lights For Brightness & Cheer
Can there be any festival without lights? No. That's why, as part of this step, we suggest getting string lights that always adds a festive touch to your home, no matter what time of the year it is. Hang it up, or around your religious idols and/or puja rooms. Samoolam makes handmade LED String Lights shaped like flowers that can complement your festive decorations. Now if you're after an ethnic feel, get Design Vesign Inc's 5m Golden Cone and Metal Ball Fairy Lights that come adorned with fine Indian prints on them. Glimmer Lightings is for those of you wanting a more contemporary and urban feel with their thread ball string lights and even their garland lights.
Here are more options you can look out for.
Step 4: Spread New Table Runners And Carpets
When you can wear new clothes for festivals, why can't your floor and furniture? Point, right? That's why we have this step. Festivals are associated with brightness and table throws contribute to just that. Fundane Studio's hand-block printed table runners are perfect for those of you wanting something ethnic and royal. Halfway Home and TARA - Sparkling Homes' also have bright floral printed table runners that we loved. Moving on to the floors, Zeba and Saraswatii Global Pvt Ltd have area rugs and carpets that aren't just colourful but also lively with geometric prints and designs. After festive yet plain, look no further than Jaipur Rugs where you can even customise carpets and rugs based on your liking.
Step 5: Light Diyas And Candles For More Festive Vibes
Diyas are a great way to up the festive ante we aren't just talking Diwali. Any festival can have you light up diyas as these aren't just good for festivals but also handy puja essentials. Think traditional diyas and you need Amaya Decors and Manor House in your life for their brass diyas, certain pieces coming with Indo-Mughal craftmanship. Moish's floating candle diyas are perfect for the table centre-pieces and so are House Of Anna Fernandes' tea-light holder sets made from teak. For those of you not wanting anything extra yet wanting the festive charm lingering, buy AuraDecor's scented candles.
Pro-Tip: Get candle stands from House Of Sajja for the perfect festive combo!
Step 6: Place Serveware For Dry Fruits And Chocolates
You know how when you visit a relative during a festival, you're greeted with dry fruits and chocolates in this wildly decorated serving platter or tray? The Sister Company's Persian Collectible platters are adorned with bright blue patterns that will win your guests over. Nurture India's wood nut platter and Floral engraved trays are also great options if you want it extra yet earthy. We will even suggest Amaya Decor and its trays and dry-fruit platters that are super appealing if your aesthetic is more ethnic and yet contemporary.
Pro-Tip: You could refer to this list for more awesome container options or even glance at this entire section we have on LBB
