In Photos | Lights, colour, celebration... How to give your home an effortless festival glow this Diwali
Diwali is just around the corner, and preparations are in full swing to adorn homes. From lanterns to rangolis, here are some easy home decor ideas
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Diwali is incomplete without traditional diyas. You can opt for clay diyas and paint them. They are affordable and eco-friendly. This is the classic example of Diwali décor and brightens up the household. File image/AFP
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Fairy lights can be used to decorate both the inside and outside of the house. While these can be used on balconies and window sills to beautify the outer part of the house, many people use them to decorate jars and on walls to light up the rooms. File image/Reuters
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Another traditional Diwali decor is rangoli. Bright colours, flowers, and diyas are used to make attractive designs. Those who still need practice can make designs using stencils. File image/AFP
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Torans or door hangings are used to decorate the entrance of homes. While marigold torans are popular, you can also create a decorative hanging using beads and fabric strips and string them together with thin threads. This simple DIY toran makes your home feel more welcoming during Diwali. Representational image
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Lanterns are a big part of Diwali festivities. While available in markets across India, you can also make lanterns at home using colourful cardstock or origami paper. Place tealights or LED lights inside. These paper lanterns can be hung by windows or on balconies. File image/AFP
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Want to try something different? Take mason jars, fill them with coloured sand or rice, and place a tealight inside. Decorate the jars with ribbons, beads, or washi tape, which can be arranged on shelves, windowsills, or dining tables. The light reflecting through coloured sand gives a cheerful and cosy glow, which is perfect for Diwali evenings. Pixabay
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