Try These ‘Do It Yourself’ Home Décor Ideas This Diwali

Try These ‘Do It Yourself’ Home Décor Ideas This Diwali

Festive season in India demands special attention. Apart from cleaning the house and preparing sweets, indulging in home decor and adorning the environment with some festive must-haves is sort of a ritual during Diwali. Choosing from a thousand different items available in the market is surely a difficult task. But, with little time and effort, you can prepare some gorgeous artefacts for that festive touch at home.

Candles    

Candles top the list of must-haves in Diwali shopping. They come in every size and shape, you can also add brightness, colour and charm to your Diwali. This time, apart from the classic and colourful candles, try some innovative ones.

 Fruit Candle

An orange peel is a waste product, right? Not anymore. Take an orange peel and a star shaped cookie cutter. Make a star shaped (or any shape you prefer) hole in it. Place a tea light inside the orange peel and a magical fairy light is ready. If you prefer to make your own tea light, fill the hollow orange peel or any such fruit (like apple or pears) with wax, add a wick and your organic candle is ready. Use cloves in it for added fragrance and a mystic touch.

 Lace Candle

Old, unused, torn laces are not a thing of beauty. But you can make them so with your magic touch. Use liquid glue to stick laces to a simple glass votive. Place a tea light inside them. When you light it, the light will cast intricate and beautiful shadows, to add a romantic touch to your home.

Sea-shell Candles

The colourful shells can be used as candle holders. Clean them, dye them using your favourite paint.  Keep them overnight to be dry and ready. Place tea lights in them or add liquid wax and wick with a few drops of desired essential oil to make fragrant candles.

Henna CandlesHand decorated Henna candles are the latest trend. They are quite easy to make and are safe to burn. Further, they add a personal touch to your Diwali preparations. Simply take a thick white candle, draw a flower motif or any other design you prefer on it. Let it dry. You can use glitter for a festive touch.

Rangoli

It is considered auspicious to draw rangolis on the day of Diwalias a household with rangoli is said to be blessed by Goddess Laxmi. Traditionally, rangolis are made using powders of vibrant hues.  It’s a long and complicated process and not everyone are experts in making rangolis within minutes. However, there are ready-made frames available to make intricate patterns in seconds. Also, apart from the traditional designs, you can try some innovative ones.

• Flower Rangoli

The most beautiful of designs with the least amount of efforts, this is the most favourite in all households. Marigold and rose flowers are used to make stunning flower rangoli designs.  Petals, leaves and stems, every part of a flower is used to make a rangoli.  The simplest of designs take 8-7 minutes while complicated patterns require an hour to complete.

• Grain Rangoli

This is a rangoli made using grains like rice, lentils and pulses. First a base design is drawn on the floor. The borders and empty spaces are filled using grains. For a more vivid effort, colourful rice grains are used. Like turmeric coated rice for yellow hue, vermillion coated for red and so on.

• Cardboard Rangoli

In a piece of cardboard, a design is drawn. It is further decorated using beads, glass, crystals, glitters and such things. It can be stored and used for multiple occasions. If you want to make a big one, it is advisable to build in separate parts and assemble them for the occasion.

Torans

In India, Torans symbolise welcome. They are said to offer protection from evil eyes and bring good luck. Traditional Torans are made using marigold flowers, mango leaves and so on. To bring out your creativity, you can use colourful barns, wools, old greeting cards and bangles. Old gift wrappers and sea shells can be used for a change.

So, go ahead and make your Diwali a special one this year with these innovative designs.