Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is fast approaching. You may find yourself in a situation where you realise you don’t have much time to prepare your home for the celebration. But there’s no need to worry. With a little creativity and some clever last-minute decoration ideas, you can transform your home into a warm and welcoming space filled with festive spirit.

Ready for the festival in no time? Here are 10 quick and easy home decor ideas.

1. Rangoli: Rangoli is one of the traditional Indian art forms in which beautiful patterns are created with coloured powder, rice, or petals of flowers. A beautiful and traditional touch for one’s home entrance. Select easy, fast rangoli designs.

2. Fairy lights: You will not celebrate Diwali without fairy lights. Hang them on your windows, balconies and even over your furniture for a cosy atmosphere. Additionally, you may hang the fairy lights on vertical poles to create a wonderful veil of light.

3. Candles and diyas: Nothing shows Diwali more than the cosy glare of candles and diyas. Place them around your house, scatter them on your coffee table and in the corners of the room to make it appear bewitching.

4. Decorative lanterns: You can add some class to your Diwali decorations with hanging lanterns or paper lanterns. They come in different shapes and colours depending on the colour theme of the home.

5. Floral decor: These will instantly bring colour into any room by placing fresh flowers or artificial flower arrangements. Put them in vases, bowls, or mason jars and create an aesthetic arrangement that matches the Christmas feel.

6. Wall art and decals: You can consider using wall decals or artistic festive pieces if you don’t have sufficient time. One can instantly change the atmosphere in a room just by applying them on its walls. Consider the Diwali-themed decals or traditional Indian art.

7. Floating candles: You can put floating candles in bowls or water-filled containers and create a stunning centrepiece for your dining or coffee table. They bring a sense of peace amidst all the festivity.

8. Decorative cushions and throws: Transform your home instantly for Diwali with colourful cushions and throws in bright festival colours and designs. This is easily interchangeable and/or added to already existing furniture.

9. Doorway torans: An ideal way to welcome guests is by using a traditional door hanging known as a toran. There are different types of them with various colours and styles, allowing for an option that will blend in with your interior decor.

10. Traditional artefacts: One of the things that you can do with your home this festival season includes displaying various Indian artefacts such as idols, bells, and figurines that will instantly give your home a festive look. Put them on shelves, side-tables or make a mini-altar of a spiritual tone.

These are quick and easy tips to ensure you have a ready home for Diwali without the headache of a total makeover. Diwali is celebrated as the success of light over darkness and these décor tips will help you create a warm, inviting light-filled environment to celebrate the occasion. With this, then be creative, and have a superb Diwali at your nicely decorated house. Happy decorating!