Celebrating Diwali. 8 Amazing And Unique Instagram Accounts to Check Out for Diwali Decor

With Diwali just around the corner, it is time to get busy preparing for festivities and start decorating our homes! And when it comes to home decor for Diwali, what better place than the photo-sharing site, Instagram, for inspiration? From fun ideas on how to decorate your diyas to balcony makeover tutorials to living room arrangements that can liven up your home, there is plenty to get inspired from.

To make things easier for you, we have handpicked a list of our favorite eight Instagram accounts for festive home decor. We also spoke to interior designer and Instagrammer, Harshita, for some easy tips on how to spruce up your space for Diwali. So, get your festival vibes on and read on for all you need to know to get your house Diwali-ready this year!

If you are a parent, make sure to include your child while planning and preparing for the festivities. Your little tyke can lend a hand wherever possible while getting your home ready for Diwali. Don't fret if your Diwali decor does not look as stunning as the ones on these Insta accounts; we guarantee you the time spent preparing and setting up your home with your child will be worth it!

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8 Instagram accounts to follow for Diwali dcor ideas

1. Harshita - Happenings_by_harshita

2. Charu Gupta - charuguptacg

Decorate a corner of your home this Diwali with a recycled bottle. Check out how this Instagrammer has creatively turned a corner of the house into a visual delight.

3. Shilpi (Homedecor/DIY) - shilpshilpabhi

Want to show off your green thumb? Why not include your indoor plants and balcony garden in your festive decor scheme? Placing idols of God in a natural setting also adds a festive charm to the space. No more excuses to postpone your balcony makeover plans, Diwali is a perfect time!

4. Kavitha Vivek - obsessionz.28 

Are you fond of antique styles when it comes to home decor? Check out how this Instagrammer, Kavitha Vivek, has used that look to great effect. It could be a perfect setting for your Diwali diyas too.

5. Asha Sorokhaibam - Being Asha

See how just adding a few marigold garlands can magically transform your room and add a festive feel? This Instagrammer, Asha, known for her impeccable style sense, has used colorful flowers and diyas to usher in those Diwali vibes.

 6. Shraddha B - urbangreenery12

Flower decoration and Diwali go hand in hand. Check out this Instagram account to learn how flowers can be used instead of the usual rangoli to decorate the house for Diwali.

7. indiandecorideas

Transform your home with beautiful wall decor and throw cushions. Check out this fun floor seating arrangement on the Insta account, indiandecorideas.

8. Mamta Sharma Das - thebohobaalika

If Boho chic is your style mantra, you are sure to love this Instagrammer's style. Mostly known for her sartorial style in saris and all things handloom, here, she has styled her balcony in different hues. The design aesthetics of the decor are eye-catching.

Tips on how to spruce up your home for Diwali

To answer a few of the questions you may have about Diwali decor, ParentCircle talked to Harshita, an interior designer and creator of the lovely Insta page Happenings_by_harshita. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

How can families decorate their homes for Diwali with a minimum budget?

As far as budget-friendly Diwali home decor is concerned, it revolves around refurbishing or recycling existing things around the house and making it look more festive and colourful.

Simple clay diyas are quite affordable. They can be hand-painted and designed with spray paint and glitter. Origami diyas and lanterns too can instantly brighten up spaces. To make the decor look more sustainable, you can also use empty glass bottles and mason jars lying around the house and throw some fairy lights inside them.

DIY torans or drapes using old colourful sarees can amp us entrances and doorways. Refurbishing existing cushions with brocade or raw silk fabrics can also add a festive touch to the furnishings. The same applies to curtains too.

Fabric tassels of warm ombre shades can also add an interesting highlight to the festive decor. You can also go for DIY wall art with mandalas or hand-block stencils, it would serve as a colourful backdrop for Diwali parties.

Tell us about colour schemes that go well for Diwali home dcor

Diwali definitely revolves around warmer hues like red, yellow, orange and gold. These colours can be complemented with bright colours like fuchsia pink, royal blue, emerald green and purple. Keeping the pastel trend in mind, you could also opt for a silver and pastel colour palette featuring mint green, lavender or blush pink.

Give us a few tips to revamp the living room and the pooja room for Diwali

For Living Room:

The festive theme can be highlighted on all the soft furnishings like cushions, curtains, dhurries and throws. The coffee table can be styled with a unique combination of a centrepiece, candles and flowers over a runner. Centrepieces can be anything from a quirky old kettle or a brass uruli to an old metal or wooden trunk box lying around the house. Scented candles/potpourri can also add to the festive fragrance. Candleariums or Moroccan-themed lighting are also in trend these days.

Handmade coasters and ethnic printed decoupaged trays add a personalised touch to the dcor. For flowers, opt for fresh marigolds and baby's breath paired with red roses or carnations.

For Pooja room:

• Tie brass bells decorated with marigold flowers at different levels at the entrance
• Put up gottapatti tea light candle holders, floral rangoli designs or artificial rangoli motifs to light up the festive mood
• Handmade Jaipuri tiles can be laid on floors for dcor
• Paint earthen pots in bright colours and display them with an artistic arrangement of marigold flowers all around them

So, as you prepare for Diwali this year, check out these Instagram accounts and give the dcor ideas a go. We are sure that you will find inspiration to add that special festive sparkle to your home.

We wish you and your family a happy Diwali!