Diwali Home Decoration
Diwali or Deepawali is the Festival of Lights and it signifies the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. During this special celebration, people light up their homes with diyas (clay oil lamps with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or oil) and decorate their homes with elaborate rangoli designs made of flowers, colored powders and rice on the floor and with pretty torans to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into their homes.
Apart from the dazzling lights, candles, lanterns and other decorative pieces are used to enhance your home for the festive season. To add a touch of elegance, you can use crepe paper torans and lanterns that last longer than real ones and look more pleasant. You can also make beautiful floral garlands out of paper cups that you can later use at your kids’ birthday parties or as a fun hanging decoration in your home.
Incorporate a pop of color into your home this Diwali with these stunning peacock-inspired garlands. Featuring all the Diwali-approved bright colors like yellow and blue, these gorgeous garlands can be used as table centerpieces or even hung up around your diwali home decoration. The best part is that they are also easy to clean and don’t wrinkle, so you can keep using them year after year.
Diwali Home Decoration Ideas
Make your home the highlight of the neighborhood this Diwali by adorning it with these gorgeous door decorations. Not only do they feature cheerful images of elephants, peacocks, and birds, but the 8-foot long banner is also made of a durable fabric that can withstand snow and wind so it will stay intact year after year. Besides being a great way to welcome your guests, it’s also a perfect gift idea for any family or friends who celebrate Diwali.
Give your clay diyas a fresh new look with this creative DIY decoration idea for the festival of lights. Paint the diyas with acrylic paints and then cover them with a thin layer of glitter to create a sparkling effect. You can even affix colorful peacock feathers on them to add a vibrant touch to your Diwali decor.
If you are not a fan of painting, then you can also try this quick and easy DIY decoration for the festival of lights by creating a mirror beaded CD. You can find a template online or use your own design to create a unique piece that will stand out among other festive decorations for Diwali.
Another classic DIY decoration idea for Diwali is to make a pretty rangoli outside your home. Trace intricate flower or peacock patterns or go for other traditional rangoli dot patterns and then adorn it with lit diyas to enhance the beauty of your art. You can even place them along the edges of your rangoli for a more dramatic effect. These beautiful diyas will add a magical touch to your rangoli and draw the attention of anyone who visits your home.
