As the festival season approaches, the desire to decorate the house increases. The colorful Diwali starts from Karva Chauth and continues till Bhai Dooj. In such a situation, with a little understanding, the same decoration can be used in a different way.
During the festival season, first of all it is important to understand that it is not necessary to buy different decorations for every festival. Rather, it makes more sense to choose such things which can be useful throughout the season. Beautiful lamps, lanterns, vases, metal trays, cushion covers, table runners and fairy lights are things that can be reused over and over again. For example, on Karva Chauth, pink or red flowers and soft lighting can be kept along with these things. As Diwali approaches, increase the number of lamps and golden accessories in the same decoration. On Bhai Dooj, the house can be given a little new look by simply changing the cushion covers or table settings.
Before decorating the house, decide which places to pay more attention to.
It is not necessary to decorate every corner of the house. Rather, by choosing certain parts and paying attention to them, the house looks more neatly decorated. Entrance, living room, puja area and dining area are good options for this. A beautiful toran or flower garland at the door, some cushions in the living room and soft lighting and lamps in the puja area can create quite an impact. Especially in small houses, keeping too many decorative items can make the space appear smaller.
Keep the decoration of the house a little soft on Karva Chauth
Instead of adding too many things in the decoration of Karva Chauth, the atmosphere can be created with colors and lights. Cushion covers, flowers or table runners in pink, red, maroon or light pastel colors bring a festive feel to the home. If there is a small celebration of puja or Karva Chauth at home, then plates, lamps, flowers and sieves can be beautifully decorated at one place. With this, the place of worship will also look special and the important items will also remain at one place. This decoration can also be easily removed after the festival.
Change the mood of your home with lights and lamps as Diwali approaches.
Decorating the house for Diwali does not mean removing all the decorations for Karva Chauth. At this time, there is a need to increase the lighting and traditional things a bit. Fairy lights in the balcony, lanterns near the window and lamps of different sizes can instantly give a festive look to the house.
Be careful while keeping lamps. Do not store them near curtains, paper or furniture where there is a risk of fire. If there are small children in the house, then it is better to keep a few lamps at a high and safe place instead of keeping too many lamps on the floor.
Make the puja space beautiful but do not overcrowd it
The place of worship is the most special part of the house on Diwali. Here clean cloth, flowers, some lamps and a beautiful puja thali are enough. Keeping too many decorative items together can leave less space for essential puja items. If you like decorating with flowers, then use fresh flowers in limited space. Since festivals are going on for several days, there may be a need to change flowers and clean them daily. In some places, this hard work can be reduced by using good artificial flowers.
Think about these things before buying festive decor
1. Will this thing be used in the next festival also?
2. Is there enough space in the house to keep it?
3. How easy is it to clean and care?
4. Will it be safe if there are children in the house?
5. Can it be used with any existing decorative items?
6. Can it be replaced and given a new look?
7. Is there a place to properly store it after the festival is over?
Keeping open space more important than decoration on the dining table
During festivals, food is cooked at home, guests come and there are more items on the dining table than on normal days. Therefore, while decorating the table, first of all see that there is enough space left for the food plate and serving bowl. A small tray can be placed in the middle with a beautiful runner, containing some flowers and lamps. Placing a centerpiece too high may make it difficult for people sitting in front to talk to each other. Decorations should be such that they do not have to be removed repeatedly while serving food.
If the lighting is right then the house blossoms even with less decoration.
Use lighting in festivals not just to add more light, but to create an atmosphere. Instead of installing bulbs or string lights in every corner of the room, keep soft lighting in a few places. Lanterns, table lamps and lamps together can give a warmer look to the house. Before installing the lights, check their wires. Deciding in advance which light will be installed where and where its plug will go reduces the last minute rush. Avoid leaving wires exposed, especially if there are children or elderly people in the house.
If you are short of time, work hard on the first three areas only.
If there is a lot of work before the festival and you are getting less time to decorate the house, then do not try to decorate the entire house. Spend some time on the entrance, living room and puja area.
FAQ
How to give a festive look to the house in low budget?
By using new combinations of old lights, lamps and cushion covers, you can get a new look without spending money.
What precautions should be taken while lighting a lamp?
Keep lamps away from curtains, books or papers and decorate them at a place that is out of reach of children.
Is it right to use artificial flowers?
Yes, if you don’t have time to replace fresh flowers every day, good quality artificial flowers are a great alternative.
Which decor is best for small homes?
Fairy lights, lanterns and wall hangings are best for small homes as they do not take up floor space.
How to handle decoration items after the festival?
Wrap the wires of lights and keep them in a box and wrap glass or clay lamps in newspaper and store them in a safe place.