One of the most important Indian festivals ‘Maha Shivratri’ is just around the corner. It is believed that it is the day when Lord Shiva and Shakti converged. Celebrated in the ‘Phalgun’ month of the year, it is also believed that at this time the northern hemisphere of the globe positions itself in a way that imparts positive energy in the people. Maha Shivratri is a festival of togetherness, love and power. While some celebrate it by chanting bhajans and mantras others observe fasts and a night of silence. Performing various puja rituals and bathing Lord Shiva with milk are also a part of the festivity.
Apart from having their religious values, festivals, in our country have another significance too. Festivals are the time when we get together as a family, pray as a family, seek blessings of our supreme lord, decorate the house and make memories. No matter what our religious beliefs are, no matter what festival we are celebrating, having a beautiful home décor brings a positive vibe and significantly uplifts the mood.
Elevation interior designers in Thane brings you simple décor ideas to help you make your home festivity ready:
Puja Room Decoration
The Puja room at your home is obviously the center of attraction for the day. It is where all the pujas and rituals are to be performed and thus should be given special attention. Start with making the Mandir/Puja room spec clean. Arrange the idols and decorate the space with fresh flowers and garlands of your choice. There are many synthetic flower garlands also available in the market nowadays, that you can use again and again, but nothing beats the look and fragrance of fresh flowers. Light up incense sticks to purify the environment. It helps in bringing calmness and serenity to the soul and immediately brings a sense of festivity to the space. You can also place a Havan Kund if the ritual demands.
Get Back To The Roots
Festivals are the time to get in touch with our roots. Light up some earthen lamps and lanterns to give your home a traditional touch. Use tealight diffusers with natural essential oils and feel the difference in the ambience yourself. The market is full of electric diffusers and yes, they can also be used. But festivals are all about getting connected with our culture and values. We do recommend going ‘Vocal for Local’ here. Earthen lamps/lanterns/diffusers are easy to put and with minimal effort can turn your room into an inviting space where you will enjoy spending time with your loved ones.
Living Room Decor
Put up festivity-appropriate wall decorations. Pictures of Lord Shiva along with fresh marigold garlands hanging from the curtains would look great for Maha Shivratri. If you already have an accent wall with picture frames, just change the pictures and you have a festivity-suitable accent wall. Replace any dry flower arrangement with fresh flowers. Change the mundane-looking cushion covers with colorful ones. Decorate your center table with a traditional bowl along with rose petals and floating candles. Scented candles give a modern touch to the home décor.
Floor Decoration
Indian culture is rich in ideas that western culture hasn’t even heard of. Floor decoration holds a special place in our festivities. While you are busy decorating the walls and hanging garlands, don’t forget about the floor. Rangolis with fresh flowers and colors immediately lighten up the place. The same goes for Alpanas. In case you are not very adept at making rangolis or alpanas, don’t worry, the market is full of ready-made designs for you to turn you into a Picasso within minutes. You can also buy peel-and-paste rangolis from the market to add to your aesthetics.
Hallway Decoration
Earthen lamps and fairy lights, along with small side rangolis at the entrance make a captivating first impression. The entrance to your home should look as good as the inside. Add wall art to the side wall of the entry door or MDF-carved Shalokas to create something unique and exclusive.
Incorporate these easy décor ideas into your décor plan and watch your home transform into something spectacular. A well-decorated home doubles the joys and attracts positive vibes. Give your home a makeover with our customized packages curated specifically for your requirements. Give us a call at +91- 9892343410 or e-mail us at info@elevationinterior.com. To see our previous work, visit our website www.elevationinterior.com. To know more tips and tricks about easy interior designs follow us on Facebook at Elevation Interior | Thane | Facebook.