During Navratri, homes are beautifully adorned with colourful decorations, lights, flowers, and rangoli. (Image: Shutterstock)
While traditional decor is always appreciated, elevate your home’s ambience this year with simple and affordable decorations for a unique, inviting atmosphere that boosts your festive spirit.
Shardiya Navratri, a significant Hindu festival, marks the onset of the festive season. This year, the 9-day festival will begin on October 3 and conclude on October 12. This Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga will culminate on the tenth day with Dussehra (Vijayadashami). During this time, homes are beautifully adorned with colourful decorations, lights, flowers, and rangoli.
While the traditional decor is always appreciated, why not elevate your home’s ambience this year? By incorporating simple and affordable decorations, you can create a unique and inviting atmosphere that enhances your festive spirit.
Out of ideas? Well, need not worry as we’re here to help you out. Take a look at some easy and creative hacks to make your home decor truly exceptional:
Lanterns and Fairy lights
One of the simplest ways to elevate your home decor is by incorporating lanterns. Whether hanging them with tealights on your balcony or lining them along staircases, they create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, using coloured fairy lights to illuminate your balcony or stairway adds a festive touch that’s hard to miss.
Rangoli Design Mats
Instead of dedicating time to creating traditional rangoli, opt for decorative mats featuring intricate designs. These mats not only greet guests at your door but also set the right festive mood, ensuring your home feels welcoming.
Wall art
Choosing the right pieces to adorn your walls can be challenging. This year, consider rangoli-inspired wall art or temporary paintings that celebrate the season. This option is easy to remove after the festival, and matching the wall art with your entrance mats creates a visually appealing look.
Add Plants
Indoor plants are a budget-friendly way to infuse life into your home. Not only do they enhance aesthetics, but they also improve air quality. Consider adding easy-care plants like cacti or succulents alongside artificial bouquets or grass stems for added texture.
Aromatic Candles
Scented candles are another easy option that can instantly change the appearance of your room and set the mood for festive celebrations. Place some scented candles in your living room in decorative holders for a welcoming brightness and a pleasant fragrance.
Floor Rugs
Use exquisite floor mats in your living room or puja area that might enhance the vibe of your home during the festivities. Select the mats of the matching colour as your wall art. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your home decor shine. With these simple and budget-friendly items, you can transform your home.