INTERIOR

from Tulip November Issue 2021

by Tulip Magazine

SPECIAL

Festive Home Decor

Every year the festive season allows us to bring our favourite glittery and shiny items out into the open which are otherwise shoved back inside the closet. Sometimes we get too excited while decorating our houses and end up making irreversible mistakes such as painting two unpleasant loud colours side by side. Don’t worry about your decor because we got you covered. We took some renowned interior designers from the city to give their expert opinion.

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We have Vasundhara Sampath,

an Interior designer at the Phylosophy design studio. She has done some remarkable work around the city. We asked for expert advice for decorating a home for the festive season.

Dos for festive home decor:

1. Rangolis can cheer up any space. They needn’t be restricted to just the entrance. You can add it in the corners of your house and place an urli on it. Make sure to use pretty colours like vermillion red and turmeric yellow.

2. Marigold flowers also called ‘herb of the sun’ brightens the home with their vibrant yellow and orange shades. Use them as a beautiful toran along with mango leaves for your entryway and table arrangements, sprinkle petals on your floral rangoli, or float them in an urli with tea light candles.

3. The most obvious way to decorate is with lots of twinkling lights and diyas. Brass oil lamps, earthenware diyas, tea light candles, fairy lights and paper lanterns- you can never have too many of them.

4. It's time to bring out those beautiful brocade throws and silk cushions in jewel tones like ruby reds and emerald greens. It’s the perfect time to bring out the zari and the sequinned designs too.

5. A vital part of Diwali decoration is fragrance. I vividly recall childhood memories of various scents wafting through my home. Sambrani/ incense sticks/ dhoop/ diffusers with essential oils mixed in the air are some which are unforgettable memory. It plays a huge role in bringing the theme of your decor together.

1. Do not use low quality toxic Rangoli colours, they can easily stain your floors.

2. Don’t leave any candles or diyas unattended. Placement is crucial; they should not be placed near curtains and wooden furniture.

3. Do not invest in low-quality fairy lights. Please buy lights of good quality to avoid any short circuit issues.

4. Do not end up with a loud and garish decor. Make sure the colours and material complement the decor for an elegant look. Similarly, make sure the fragrances used to complement each other and do not overwhelm your senses.

5. Do not use plastic flowers and leaves for decorating your space. There’s nothing prettier than the gorgeous marigolds and the sweet scent of roses to enhance the decor.

Then we have Vishal Parwal, an interior designer and owner of Virat Interiors. He has designed many houses across the city and has shared his expertise with us.

Dos for festive home decor:

1. Use bright colours while decorating your house. It gives a spacious look to the room.

2. Try to add some digital items to your home. You can have digital door locks, clocks and moving picture frames. This brings a luxurious look to your space with a hint of modernity.

3. Other than diyas and candles bring home LED and COB lights. They play a huge role in lifting up the space.

4. A lot of people like to buy new furniture and appliances before the festival. Make sure the colours of these items match your rooms and also take a measurement of the space to check if the piece can fit into your room.

5. Only buy washable cloth for your curtains, cushions and sofas. This helps you to use the items as many times as you like without the worry of it getting dusty.