Ahead of Diwali, there may still be some corners of your home left undecorated. But decorating your home does not mean you need to go on a last-minute shopping spree or add new pieces to your cart. Instead, take a closer look at the pieces and items you already own. These familiar objects can give your space a festive refresh without an extra trip to the market.
Rubeena Singh, founder of The Verve Collection, interior stylist and home decorator, shared in an interview with HT Lifestyle simple ways to get your home Diwali-ready using everyday objects, flowers, and warm lighting.
According to her, one can create beautiful decorations with items at home, such as a brass bowl, a favourite saree, or a cake stand. To begin with, she recommended, “Start with one colour family, introduce flowers and warm lighting, and give a few familiar corners a thoughtful refresh.” Here’s her set of hacks to try out:
1. Open your kitchen cupboard before buying decor
- Use a ceramic plate as a base for a diya arrangement, a cake stand to add height to the flowers, and steel or brass tumblers as small vases.
- Group these pieces on a tray or runner so the arrangement feels intentional.
- Repeat one colour to connect mismatched objects. Flowers can bring the whole setting together.
2. Use flowers as decor
- One does not need elaborate floral installations throughout the house. A pot at the entrance, a few strings around the doorway and a low arrangement on the dining or console table can be enough.
- Marigolds are a festive favourite; sunflowers, chrysanthemums, lilies and fresh foliage offer variations in colour, fragrance and texture.
- Add pomegranates, apricots, and coconuts to the arrangement for variety.
