Give a new look to the balcony for Diwali decoration
As the festival of Diwali approaches, preparations for cleaning and decoration of homes intensify. Everyone wants their home to be full of lights and beauty on festival days. Usually people focus on decorating the drawing room, door and puja room, but the balcony can also be decorated in a special way.
If you want to give a new and attractive look to your balcony this Diwali, then it does not require expensive decorative items. The balcony can also be made beautiful by using old bottles, empty jars, tin cans, fairy lights and old cushions present in the house. Let us know 4 simple DIY ideas, which can completely change the look of your balcony in low budget.
1. Light up the balcony with fairy lights
Lights have special importance in Diwali decoration. Fairy lights are a great option to decorate the balcony. You can install these on the balcony railing, wall or around the door.
Apart from this, attractive decoration can also be done by placing small LED lights in old glass bottles and jars. When these lights come on in the evening, your balcony will have a different glow.
Keep in mind: Select lights that are weather-appropriate and have an outdoor rating for balcony use. Protect electrical connections from rain and moisture.
2. Make beautiful planters from old jars and bottles
If your balcony seems empty and lifeless, you can increase greenery by planting small plants there. There is no need to buy new pots for this. Old plastic bottles, tin cans and waste containers kept at home can be useful.
Clean these containers thoroughly and make suitable holes for the plants. Then paint them with the color of your choice and fill them with soil and plant small plants or seasonal flowers.
You can make the balcony a beautiful green corner with basil, money plant and small ornamental plants.
3. Create a cozy seating area with old rugs and cushions
Along with decorating the balcony on Diwali, it is also important to make it comfortable. For this, old rugs, colorful cushions and pillows kept in the house can be used.
Spread a clean rug in a corner of the balcony and place some cushions on top of it. If you want, you can make this place more attractive by planting small plants and light fairy lights.
In this way, a corner will be created in your balcony, where you can drink morning tea, read a book or spend time with family.
Keep in mind: Protect clothes and cushions from rain and moisture. Clean them thoroughly before using them in the balcony.
4. Give old furniture a new and stylish look
There is no need to buy expensive furniture to decorate the balcony. A beautiful seating area can also be created by using an old wooden chair, stool or small bench present in the house.
Clean the old furniture and give it new paint. After this, give it a new look by placing colorful cushions and a beautiful cloth. If space is limited, a small stool or folding chair can also be a good option.
In this way, without spending much money, your old balcony will turn into a new and attractive corner.
Things to keep in mind while decorating the balcony on Diwali
- Do not keep more than necessary items in the balcony, so that the space appears open and organized.
- Keep electric lights and extension boards away from water.
- Burn lamps and candles away from curtains, cushions and other flammable items.
- Do not hang heavy decorative items on the railing.
- Place plants and furniture in such a way that entry and exit points are not blocked.