One of the major reasons for us to look forward to Diwali is that we get an opportunity to put our décor abilities to the test. It is the time every person sets aside some time to ponder over the creative ways to embellish their homes. Decorating the exterior of the home is equally important. If you have been looking for help to execute some home exterior decoration ideas this Diwali, then Gharpedia is the place for you.
In this article, Gharpedia will offer you some amazing exterior décor ideas that will make your home shine like a star.
To begin with, do not plunge into action without planning your décor. The first step to décor is to identify the exterior spaces of your home that can be decorated.
Do not restrict your décor only to the walls of your home; expand your horizons, look around the landscape too, and identify the elements or things in your property that can make a difference.
Outdoor Diwali Decoration Ideas
Ideally, your home’s exteriors will have elements that are worthy of being decorated, such as the entry stairs and railings, the pillars at the entrance of the house, the main door, the verandah or balconies, and the open terrace area with a slanting roof. These are the preferred areas of décor for the exterior. However, also look for other elements like a huge tree in the courtyard, the rock garden on the corner of the garden, a small swing area, the pathway, the Tulsi pot, or even the well in front of the house.
01. Entrance Archway
Create a welcoming arched entryway if you have some area in your front yard. Use string lights to outline the arch by incorporating warm lights. This will enhance the festive spirit. This grand entrance setup will surely impress your guests and leave a lasting impression on them. You can also create a welcoming entryway if you wrap string lights on trees beside your home.
02. Facade
This Diwali, enhance the beauty of your homes with façade lights. Outdoor Diwali decorations start with façade decorations for Diwali. There are many ways to decorate your façade, which include wall sconces, vertical accent lighting, floodlights, linear LED strips, and string lights.
03. The Entry Stairs and Railings
The entrance to your home makes a lasting impression. If you are living in a bunglow, you will have the entry stairs and railings. Do take this opportunity to beautify this space. Generally, people start decorating their home from the main door for most occasions, but try focusing on the entry stairs and railings too. You can keep LED diyas in the corners of each stair (avoid oil lamps as this might cause fire mishaps) and burlap the railings with strings of fresh flowers or string lights to create a welcoming atmosphere. If you have a courtyard, you can always draw large rangolis right there. If you don’t have a courtyard, do not be dejected. You can draw your favourite rangoli in any corner of your abode.
04. Main Door Decoration
The most-loved décor spot of all, the main door offers many opportunities to experiment. If you are a traditional person, you can make a mango leaf toran all by yourself, giving it a little spin by adding some marigold or chrysanthemum in between. Let the toran have flowing edges of flowers. Most South Indian homes have plantain saplings tied at the entrance of the house for auspicious occasions; if you can get your hands on them, they can be a rather off-beat addition to your entrance.
You can make a traditional Rangoli even on the corners of the entrance or on the wooden part of the entrance, signifying the heralding of prosperity and well-being. Do not hang an electric light at the entrance. Try to restrict the décor to natural elements.
05. Verandahs/Porch and Balconies
These are the spaces that give you the optimum chance to play with ideas. These open spaces, no matter what size they measure, are open for experimentation. You can throw in the string lights on the balcony railings, put up traditional or contemporary lanterns, jazz up the space with an array of skylights, or simply draw a Rangoli and place oil lamps on it. The balcony or verandah is your place to put your ideas to work. Make a cosy corner seating area surrounded by cake stands filled with Diwali savouries, and let the children have some yippee there. Rolling out a green lawn mat and putting up a vertical garden laden with fairy lights too can be a great décor idea. Work around the objects you have at home and jazz up the space with lights and flowers. The mantra is simple.
06. Open Terrance with Slanting Roof
If you have space in abundance and are someone who has the luxury of owning a terrace, then utilise this space to host your Diwali party. Jazz up the space with curtains of lights. Utilise a wall to put up floral décor as a backdrop to the pani-puri counter or your bar counter. Use the railings to hold a curtain of lights or floral curtains. If the weather permits, you can also use cloth canopies. You can also add roof lining lights to the line with the flat roofs.
07. Around the Landscape
If you have an individual property, look for elements that can be highlighted in the property. That frangipani tree or a cherry tree standing luxuriously in the courtyard can be your focal point. Hang skylights from these trees, or simply put up strip lights along the branches. You can drop strings of marigold of various lengths from the branches too.
08. Tulsi Pot
Most homes have a Tulsi pot placed outside their homes. Tulsi holds great significance on every auspicious day, and more so during Diwali, as Tulsi is revered as a form of Lakshmi herself. Do not forget to embellish the Tulsi pot with flowers and lights. In traditional setups, canopies of coconut leaf mats are used to embellish the sacred place where Tulsi is planted. However, if you are living in a city and you do not have that luxury, work out simple décor ideas for your Tulsi pot. This can be a highlight of your exterior Diwali décor. You can very well lay out small Rangoli in front of Tulsi pot and light up fragrant dhoop or agarbattis too. Finish the Tulsi décor with an Uruli with flowers along with floating lamps.
09. Patio Décor for Diwali
To create a serene and sophisticated look in your patio, just add string lights on the periphery of the patio and you are good to go. Add some lanterns and flower vases with pillar candles, along with tea lights and you are set to add a soft glow to your patio.
10. Special Diwali makeover for Garden Area
This Diwali, give your garden a special Diwali makeover with beautiful tree trunk spotlights, string lights, hanging mason jar lanterns, and round paper lanterns. A ground spotlight illuminates the trunks of trees in your garden, hence creating a dramatic shadowy effect. This technique enhances the natural beauty of your garden.
11. Driveway
Highlight the edges of your driveway with decorative outdoor garden lights. This will enhance your driveway by creating a welcoming vibe. You can also add intricately designed lanterns to create a festive vibe. In addition, if you have hedges along the way, wrap them up with connectable net lights.
There is no hard-and-fast rule for decorating the interior or exteriors of your home. We can provide only a guideline or a spark of an idea, but it ultimately depends on your space and how you ideate around that space. The guideline is simple: utilise as many elements as possible to glorify your home. Make your décor a seamless blend of water, light, and flowers with a dash of fragrance to leave your guests spellbound.
Besides these outdoor Diwali decorations, we have brought up many new ideas to decorate your homes this Diwali:
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Here’s a video to sum up all the points mentioned above:
And before you take a leave, here we share some Diwali safety tips so that you can safely enjoy the festival of lights and decorations…!
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