Festivals
are an inseparable part of our Indian culture. We Indians celebrate a large variety of
festivals throughout the year. Festivals create positive vibes at home and in our
heart!
A
Sense of true fulfilment is always inside our little heaven, a heaven, which is
called as home! One doesn’t really need exotic space or expensive accessories
to decorate home during auspicious months or festivals..
Simple
things at home, say an oil lamp or diya, an old brass vessel, or a string of fresh
flower can change the mood of entire home. A vibrant rangoli, simple bamboo
mat, colorful cushions, or an ethnic or antique piece of furniture can usher so much warmth, grandness & elegance that you feel one with
them!
Festival
decorations are not necessarily expensive, however they certainly catch the eye and set the celebration mood!
Here
are few ideas one can try out to transform a modern home to an Indian traditional
theme, during the festivals. Considering today’s lifestyle, these easy to implement tips would be useful for modern Indian couples who want to re-live
their childhood,enjoy festival mood at their modern home!
1. Play with
colors!
Colors
play important role in setting festive mood. Choose primary colour
scheme to transform your home into traditional outlook.You dont have to change your wall paints.But try bright & vibrant cushions on
your contemporary sofa. Drape your windows with colorful silk blinds or curtains. Not only that,
but bright eye catching table runners, and handmade mats on floors are key elements to describe
the Indian look.
2. Create Focal points:
Focal
points are for creating the visual interest about the space! During festivals, make use of simple
accessories like fresh flowers, an oil lamp,decorative pooja thali,or a vibrant rangoli,which can create wonderful focal point. Other than that, antique piece of furniture,
wooden statues, brass vessels can set a festive atmosphere, a traditional mood in the
same modern home.
3.Beauty is in
simplicity!
Today
at many home décor shops, handmade bamboo or coconut mats are easily available.
It’s a very good idea to use these handmade mats during festival season. Enjoy low
seating arrangement for a while! Add some
vibrant throw cushions to add the charm. Display antique brass or copper vessels. Add marble or wooden statues in your living room. Try wind chimes or string of lights, and fresh flowers .This will certainly set the perfect mood for festival.
4. Enjoy Fragrance of celebration!
Details
are not details, they make the design! While taking care of visual interest to set
festive mood, never forget to fill your heart with celebration Fragrance!
Natural fragrances like camphor, sandal sticks or fresh flowers, spread the
aroma of the festive day.
