Declutter During Diwali: Welcome The Festive Season In A Revamped Home

There’s a lot stored away in our homes that need a thorough sorting. Time to throw away things that are pure junk. And to retain (and fight with the fam for) stuff that stays. In Marie Kondo’s words, “Discard everything that does not spark joy”. Make sure you recycle all that can be recycled. Use storage boxes to securely keep the ones you plan on holding on to. Add cloth storage boxes to your cupboards to organise them well. A bamboo box, tiered jewellery tray or a marble tray is a perfect addition to your vanity for storing trinkets. Need more tips on how to optimise your space using storage options? Click here to read.

While you certainly can spend your weekends dusting, scrubbing and cleaning your house, you can hire help. If your schedule is hectic or cleaning your house on your own is a mammoth task, then simply hire the best. Urban Company’s house cleaning services are divided into different categories - house cleaning, sofa cleaning, kitchen cleaning and bathroom cleaning services. HiCare has an Express Cleaning package which includes bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and general cleaning. TechSquadTeam offers a wide selection of services that includes home cleaning, pest control, appliance services and more. Here is all the information you need about these cleaning services.

The entryway to your home is the first impression. And so, for the festive season, it’s time to glam it up a bit. Time to get rid of the ever-present milk bag at the door and old, grimy festive stickers. Start with a fresh, new doormat. To add a hint of nature, add a toran at your door, a couple of urlis and make the entrance beautiful. Also, a mirror on the entryway to your main living room does look really classy. Curious about how to jazz up your home's entryway? Click here to read this guide.

This is where you will be entertaining guests, hosting parties and indulging in a fun-filled Diwali. So why not give it some special attention? With the right vase, go chic and minimalistic, artistic, antique or classic. Swap the old rug for a brand new one. Cushions are a great and easy way to add vibrancy, drama and pop of colour in one's space. Click here to know all styles of cushion covers. You can get your home to smell great with things that are not a candle! Don’t forget to buy new coasters to protect your furniture when the guests are over.

One area of the house that gets a quick cleaning and is then forgotten about is the kitchen. Check the spice box that’s been there for decades, maybe it’s time to update it. Bring home foldable organisers for those million spice and seasoning bottles and kitchen containers to neatly store food. Get your hands on some fine new cutlery, premium glassware to feast in style. Serve your Diwali delicacies in the best of serveware. Go for heritage pieces like a wood tray, platters with hand-decorated with motifs, Indian art serving bowls and hand painted ceramic plates. Set your dining table with a ceramic pickle tray, pearl and gold napkin rings and the choicest table runners.

All of us have that one box at home filled with festive decor products. There’s last year's lantern or string lights, diyas or more. Go through each piece you own and only keep items that you intend to use this festive season. You can’t go wrong with string lights. Liven up the space with a few wall hangings of your choice. Wooden frames, colourful floral hoops or stained glass hangings can completely transform your home. If you want to go the sustainable route, get lanterns that can be a permanent fixture.