The festivals are just round the corner, it is time to decorate your house to welcome the festive season with open arms. The festive home decors include decorative curtains, covers and decorations for the festival.
Christmas celebrations begin with the decorations that light up your home. There is dusting and then you bring down the carefully wrapped decorations and start decorating the Christmas tree. There are balls, stars, fairies to be hung in the branches of the tree. Christmas home decors also include wreaths to be hung on the doors. A huge Santa can be placed on the roof complete with lighting. A motor can be attached so that the hand of Santa waves. You can play festive music, this adds to the festive ambiance and contributes to the décor of your house.
For traditional Indian festivals, home decors are colorful and often depict the mythology behind the festival. One example is the birth celebration of Lord Krishna - “Janmastumi”. You can purchase sets of miniature dolls, which you can place on a table top or a corner of the house. According to mythology the birth of Krishna was symbolic of the end of the evil forces. There is a legend attached to it, the story of which can be depicted through such decorations. The same thing can be done for representing the birth of Jesus. This is a unique Christmas home décor idea.
Indian home decors also include creative paintings on walls and floors. Designs are made with colorful powders and also with rice flour paste. Usually these are made on the entrance of the house. At times a metal utensil (usually brass or bronze) is placed near the entrance. These metal containers are filled with water and floating candles or traditional lamps may be floated attractively. You can fill in the gaps with flower petals. This is a very ethnic décor practiced in many Hindu household.
Flowers play an important part in many festivals. Decorating your house with flowers gives a whole new look to your house. You can hang garlands of flower above doorways or in the hallway. Home decors also comprises of decorative curtains in brocade or with a velvet finish. Giving your house a new coat of paint is part of your home decoration. Choose colors that is a reflection of your personal style.
Paint your house, change the arrangement of your home furnishings or polish your furniture. These are simple techniques for welcoming festivities.
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