From time-honoured confectioneries to glittering must-haves, this Diwali is all about giving and hosting your loved ones at your home! So it becomes paramount to spruce things up before your guests arrive. Whether it’s for a cosy Diwali dinner or an elaborate cards ” Teen Patti/Poker party ” you can never go wrong with these tips!
Here are 5 effective and budget-friendly tips to Style your Home this Diwali!
The Entrance:
The first impression is the last impression they say. So why not set up a tone for the entrance of the house and make it look stunning as this will create an impact on your guest before they walk in!
Tip1:
Create a Backdrop of Genda/Marigold Flowers or Fabric of your choice.
Tip2:
Place something elevated on the floor like a lantern or an elevated stand with an idol.
Tip 3:
Fill up any empty corner with a pocket of green with planters and elevate it with a metallic base and add floating diyas or tea lights on a mirror base.
This is very simple & festive, small design but great impact.
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Sofa Styling:
Next, we are going to start with a neutral coloured sofa and start layering on it to give it the truly festive look!
Tip1:
Layer with woven throw use at the back of the sofa.
Tip2:
Use solid cushions in red, yellow or orange that still goes with the festive look. Layer it with bigger cushions at the back and small ones at the front.
Tip 3:
For the centre, you can play with lumber pillows that are shimmering with either mother of pearl or hand embroidered designs to add the glam factor.
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Dining Table Decor :
Next, is the dining table set up which is one of the key elements while entertaining!
Tip1:
Layer tabletop with a beautiful table cloth or even a great looking saree or a silk runner you may have.
Tip2:
Give definition to the plates by adding Genda/Marigold Flowers around them.
Tip 3:
Throw fresh Mogra/Jasmine flowers on the table to give that beautiful natural aroma. Note- please do check with your guests beforehand for allergies.
Tip 4:
Use a candle in a hurricane vase as a focal point at the centre of the table.
Tip 5:
Don’t be afraid to mix things up with adding fun trinkets to add a pop of colour. We used Stuffed elephants that were bought from Rajasthan. These are great conversational pieces too!
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Vignette Dressing :
There are certain corners of the house that are dull and lifeless because we haven’t paid attention to them. So let’s look into this:
Tip1:
Put many lit candles in a glass box and accentuate it with Genda/Marigold Flowers.
Tip2:
Add mirrors to add dimension, depth and drama.
Tip 3:
Use other flowers with complementing colours like bougainvillaea in a metallic base.
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Bathroom Essentials :
Now let’s look at the bathroom which is one of the most unattended areas of the home!
Tip1:
Go for a more traditional look instead of a metallic base to house your essentials you can use a wooden base /” Patla ” as its traditionally called.
Tip2:
Placing things at an angle can help it look more fluid.
Tip 3:
Add candles- it’s a no brainer!
Tip 4:
Use elements that complement the countertop.
Tip 5:
You can put your soap dispenser in a shimmering metallic bowl if it does not match the look you are going for.
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This Diwali, have a bigger heart, light a bigger luminosity and cherish the good times and nostalgia with your loved ones. From the entire team at Jasmine Jhaveri Design Studio, we wish everyone a very Happy Diwali!