Onam decor

With just a few more days to go for Onam, a unique festive mood is in the air. This festive season, try these simple and interesting accents to decorate your home and give it a cheerful look

The festive season of Onam is here and there is no better time than now to experiment with the decors of your home. One can start by bringing in the festive colours and richness into the interiors of the house. A beautiful painting, a stylish chair in a corner, a luxurious carpet or a bright rug on the floor can do wonders to an ordinary house.

Similarly, floating candles, fresh flowers and fragrances can all bring in the festive mood.  Involve the kids in doing this, let them add their own touches to the scheme and see how the festivities come alive. Apart from these, perfect lighting, matching curtains and other minimal decors can accentuate and add life to any dull room.

The 3 C’s of décor

When it comes to decorating your home, for festive season or at any point of time, always remember the 3 C’s – Carpets, Curtains and Cushions. They have become an essential part of home décor today. It can transform an entire room's decor and deliver a bold colour statement. Add pattern, style and texture with carpets that reciprocate the beauty of each room. It can do wonders to enliven any dull room.

Add a dash of colour to your home and your life. Bright colours are the flavour of the festive season. Lively colours in the form of curtains, bright coloured cushions and a new coat of paint could produce an instant cheerfulness to your home. 

Simply paint one wall with your favourite colour and make it the focal point. Hang an attractive art piece on that wall or move a nice piece of furniture there. Bright shades and great colour combinations, add warmth to your home.

Festive ambience

In order to create an ambience, lighting plays an important role in the décor of any home today. Big shades and sculptural pieces of light make an instant statement. A chandelier centre piece in the living area is fast becoming a trend in many modern homes. Also, furniture continues to be an essential element and make for a chic décor. Be it the living room, bedroom or study, it's all about highlighting certain key pieces of furniture to 'centre' the room and give it character.

Try these simple decor ideas and enliven your interiors. It will definitely change the look of your house from drab to fab. Spruce up your room as per your taste, and proudly call it ‘yours’. Have a fabulous Onam!