15 DIY Home Decor Ideas for Diwali

With Diwali around the corner, the spirit of festivity has already kicked in. After obediently cleaning your room and the house (as per mom’s orders), the next most exciting and creative step are the festive decorations. Although the markets are laden with Diwali décor, they come at a price that might not be in your budget, as well as might not even be worth it. So, instead of being disappointed, you can bite into the creativity and innovation of your mind and internet, and do some exiting DIY. Provided below are 15 DIY Home Decor Ideas for Diwali decorations, which are not only cost-effective but also, they will brighten up your Diwali celebrations.

1. Paper Lanterns
Remember, the good old childhood craft days, when we used to cut designs on the craft paper. This is quite similar to it; all you need is some colorful chart papers, scissors, and glue to make the beautiful lanterns. They can be hung on the balcony, near the doors, etc.

2. Mason Jars
The Mason jar DIY is quite popular nowadays, as they provide an alluring and classy look s at very low prices. For Diwali décor, you decorate the mason jars with glitters or crochet fabric for a beautiful transformation of the jar. Then put small candles inside it, for a beautiful view.

3. Candle Stands
The candle stand is another elegant method to decorate the homes. You can take some old candle stand and paint it with bright colors like yellow, green, white, pink, blue, etc. It can also be decorated with ribbons and mirror work. Once this is completed, place a candle on it, it upgrades the appearance of the room it is placed in.

4. Fairy Lights
The fairy lights offer a very beautiful effect in the Diwali decoration; they are available in various lengths and colors in the market. Also, they are very cheap. The fairy lights can be set up in various styles like the classic way of hanging in the balcony, other than that, it can be set up on the doorway lighting up the house entrance. Also, they can be used as a chandelier, which provides a very striking view for the guests.

5. Toran Making
The toran or the wall hangings is the first thing that one sees when they enter the house; hence a beautiful toran creates an impact on visitors. A simple toran can be made with the help of threads and beads.

6. Rangoli Design
A Diwali décor is incomplete without a rangoli and a handmade rangoli adds a charm to the festive creation. The rangoli can be made with the rangoli makes or by using self-drawing skills, using pretty colors like red, yellow, pink, purple, blue, etc.

7. Stylish Cushion Cover with Old Saari
To make a little but subtle decoration for your Diwali, you can use old colorful clothes like sari or dupatta to make cushion covers or table cloths. They add the color pop matching the Diwali theme without creating a hole in your pockets.

8. Decorated Diya
As we all are well aware, Diwali is the festival of lights, hence lighting the diyas are mandatory. This Diwali creates an impression with your beautiful diyas by hand-painting them with attractive colors.

9. Handmade Candles
Candles look very pretty when molded in various shapes. You can also create your candles this Diwali by boiling simple candles and reshaping them in the molds. These beautiful candles can be placed in different parts of the house to welcome light and joy in life.

10. Glass-Work
This DIY can be the attractive art piece this Diwali if you have spare or broken glass bangles. You can simply stick them together and give them the shape of a lantern. When the candles will be lit, a glittery aura will be created around the lanterns.

11. Floating Candles
This is a very effortless and magical décor for Diwali. All you need to do is take a decorated bowl and fill it with water and then add flowers and floating candles to provide a luxurious effect around the place.

12. Fruit Candles
This DIY is for the people who are fond of scented candles. Take an orange, cut it open and remove the pulp carefully. After that, place a candle on the peel. Within a few minutes, you will sense a soothing and tangy smell in the room.

13. Paper Cups
This is an interesting way to use the fairy lights for decorating g the house for the Diwali pooja and party. The cups can be painted with different colors for a colorful impact when the bulbs are lit.

14. Puja Thali
The puja thali is a very important part of the Diwali puja. This huge plate or thali can be decorated with ribbons, frills, mirror work, acrylic colors, and as far as you can use your creativity. All this is available at very low prices at any stationery and craft shop.

15. Serving Traditionally
This time ditch the mainstream crockery and make your serving bowls with simple jute rope, glue, and scissors. This will not only make your house stand out among others but also it would be some new experience.

Diwali is an Indian Hindu festival of light and joy, depicting the welcoming of positive and prosperity in the home. This is the time to spend with loved ones and spreading joy. And using these DIY décors will add a personal touch to the Diwali celebrations as well as making it more memorable.