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If not, let our experts help
you turn your abode into a festal nest of warmth and jovial cheer
So it's that time of the
year again when there's a palpa ble air of festive excite ment. Bring
home a part of these festive celebrations by en suring that your home is
up and ready for this time of rejoicing.“Preparing your home for the
festivals starts with an inten sive cleaning routine followed by
updating décor elements and perhaps adding colour, lights
and decorations,“ explains architect Bhavna Mody.
GOODBYE CLUTTER
As they say, cleanliness is next to godliness, and religious festivals are a great time for spring cleaning and getting rid of clutter. The general rule of thumb for household items is that if you haven't used it in the past two years, you probably don't need it at all. “From vacuuming your carpets to cleaning the air conditioning ducts, scrubbing the kitchen sink, waxing the stovetop and sanitising your pillows, look for places you do not ordinarily clean in. Hiring a professional housekeeping agency is a good idea,“ suggests Mody.
SHINY NEW WALLS
Walls play a huge role in the appearance of your home. Peeling paint, cracked and yellowing walls make your home look tired. A simple coat of paint can make all the difference for the festive season. If you're feeling like a big change, consider making a statement with a single coloured or printed wall to brighten up the space. “From sunshine yellow to bold pink and elegant burgundy, a pop of colour on the walls is just what you need to take your home from ordinary to festival ready,“ suggests interior designer Kripa Ramachandran, founder, Space Matrix Designs.
ACCESSORY MAKEOVER
It's amazing what a big difference can come through by merely changing a few accessories. Throw out your frayed cushion covers, stained carpets and faded curtains. Interior designer Priyal Shah advises, “We tend to hold on to home décor accessories for too long. This makes our homes look dull. Enliven your home by adding new curtains, carpets and cushion covers. Opt for bright, vibrant colours instead of the understated pastels and whites. You could also get your tapestry redone to have a spanking new sofa at a fraction of the cost.“
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Festivals are joyous times and flooding your home with light adds warmth and cheer. Dancing fairy lights look magical, especially if you refrain from using the extremely flashy options. Instead, opt for a classic white or yellow string of lights.“Add some novelty to your lights with a range of DIY projects such as creating dainty, illuminated paper baubles through coloured paper and simple origami. Decorative diyas and candles placed in elegant candelabras create a mellow mood (opt for a flickering candlelight bulb if you can't manage the real deal),“ suggests Ramachandran. FINISHING TOUCHES The finishing touch in making your home festival ready comes through the decorations whether you choose to put up cloth torans on doorways, rangoli designs painted on the floor or flower decorations. Our only suggestion would be to avoid tacky plastic decorations, keeping in mind how they damage the environment.
This festival ready checklist will help you make your home as welcoming as possible.
GOODBYE CLUTTER
As they say, cleanliness is next to godliness, and religious festivals are a great time for spring cleaning and getting rid of clutter. The general rule of thumb for household items is that if you haven't used it in the past two years, you probably don't need it at all. “From vacuuming your carpets to cleaning the air conditioning ducts, scrubbing the kitchen sink, waxing the stovetop and sanitising your pillows, look for places you do not ordinarily clean in. Hiring a professional housekeeping agency is a good idea,“ suggests Mody.
SHINY NEW WALLS
Walls play a huge role in the appearance of your home. Peeling paint, cracked and yellowing walls make your home look tired. A simple coat of paint can make all the difference for the festive season. If you're feeling like a big change, consider making a statement with a single coloured or printed wall to brighten up the space. “From sunshine yellow to bold pink and elegant burgundy, a pop of colour on the walls is just what you need to take your home from ordinary to festival ready,“ suggests interior designer Kripa Ramachandran, founder, Space Matrix Designs.
ACCESSORY MAKEOVER
It's amazing what a big difference can come through by merely changing a few accessories. Throw out your frayed cushion covers, stained carpets and faded curtains. Interior designer Priyal Shah advises, “We tend to hold on to home décor accessories for too long. This makes our homes look dull. Enliven your home by adding new curtains, carpets and cushion covers. Opt for bright, vibrant colours instead of the understated pastels and whites. You could also get your tapestry redone to have a spanking new sofa at a fraction of the cost.“
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Festivals are joyous times and flooding your home with light adds warmth and cheer. Dancing fairy lights look magical, especially if you refrain from using the extremely flashy options. Instead, opt for a classic white or yellow string of lights.“Add some novelty to your lights with a range of DIY projects such as creating dainty, illuminated paper baubles through coloured paper and simple origami. Decorative diyas and candles placed in elegant candelabras create a mellow mood (opt for a flickering candlelight bulb if you can't manage the real deal),“ suggests Ramachandran. FINISHING TOUCHES The finishing touch in making your home festival ready comes through the decorations whether you choose to put up cloth torans on doorways, rangoli designs painted on the floor or flower decorations. Our only suggestion would be to avoid tacky plastic decorations, keeping in mind how they damage the environment.
This festival ready checklist will help you make your home as welcoming as possible.
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