Diwali, the festival of lights is just ahead! There are many things for this festive season, like decorating homes, preparing sweets or snacks, and buying gifts. This festive season marks the start of the Dhanteras, the first day of five days of Diwali celebrations. On this auspicious festival, families and friends exchange gifts and sweets, buy new clothes and home decor, and blow firecrackers. 

Diwali is a celebration of love, happiness, and joy. Diwali decoration is a must-have for all. So, people use lights, lamps, diyas, rangolis, and many other traditional items. So, if you are still not finding the unique and pocket-friendly ideas to add a new touch of decoration to this Diwali celebration, no worries!

Read this blog and get some best budget-friendly DIY Diwali decoration ideas to lighten your house.

5 Easy DIY Diwali Decor Ideas to Brighten Your Home

Environmentally friendly and affordable rangoli

Diwali is incomplete without rangoli. So, instead of using expensive and chemical-contained colours, you can choose other alternatives. Like turmeric or vermillion (kumkum), rice flour, grains and pulses, leaves or flowers, painted stone, etc.

Clay diyas paintings

Instead of wasting money on plastic or glass items, it is best to buy clay diyas and pots. First, it does not drain the pockets and also does not have a bad impact on the surroundings. There are many ideas on how one can use these clay diyas for Diwali decoration. Use clay diyas and paint them according to your favourite colour or any other embellishment. 

Paper decors

Lanterns, torans, diya holders, or candle holders are the basic things that everyone buys to decorate their homes on Diwali. So, be creative this Diwali and use your creativity to craft these items on your own. You can make many things by just using paper and colours, like lanterns, diyas, wall hangings, toran, stands for diyas, candles, etc. 

Flower decoration

Diwali is always said to be the festival of lights, but it is also the festival of flowers. Flowers are used for worship and garlands for Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha; especially for puja, people use the Lotus as the symbol of wealth and prosperity. One can decorate homes with beautiful colours and a pleasant ambiance of flowers. Flowers can be used to make rangoli, wall hangings, or torans and decorate entry walls or puja rooms.

Coconut shells

Using coconut shells is another creative and sustainable way to craft sustainable Diwali decor. You just need to slice down the shells and embellish them with your favourite paint or other items like pearls or any lace. Use it for lovely diyas, planters, or lanterns, and get a beautiful and different decor item ready to celebrate this festive season.

Conclusion

With these DIY ideas, your Diwali decoration will not be a costly affair. Each idea is affordable, creative, and unique. So, this Diwali enjoy your creative ideas without going out of the budget and hurting the surroundings!

 Happy Diwali 2024!

Author: mayank

Mayank Firani is a dedicated blog writer with expertise in crafting compelling content across various niches.