Daily Trust Sunday

Adding a festive touch to your home

- by MULIKATU MUKAILA With additional informatio­n from the internet

The festive season is upon us, and it’s time once again to prepare the house in a grand manner by adding some little touch of beauty and wonders to your living room. Wall decoration­s: Arts or frames are another mode of beautifyin­g your walls during festivals. For a traditiona­l look, you can also hang colourful rugs or paintings that have holy scriptures on them. Hanging decoration­s: Lanterns made of colourful papers are the fun way to celebrate any occasion. So, hang them down from your ceiling. Pick up lanterns of different sizes to make the setup more interestin­g. Candles: Candles are perfect mood enhancers during any celebratio­n. They have a magical quality of introducin­g an instant festive feel, no matter which corner of your home they are kept.

Flowers: A simple and beautifull­y elegant way to add colour and aroma to your home for Eid celebratio­ns is to add flowers to your living and dining area. Arrange some flowers in the corners of your living room. Select the colours of the flowers carefully so that they go with the rest of the décor of your home

Add some green: Green is soothing, calming and an excellent way to add to the festive feel of the house. Green-coloured decor or plenty of leafy plants bring in a fresh feeling to any room. Curtains, throw-pillows, as well as bedsheets in white and light green combinatio­ns brighten up the house instantly.

Crockery: Festivals are the best time to show off your expensive crockery. Surely, you will be making many foods and delights to entertain your guests. By presenting the foods in nice and stylish platters you will definitely make an impression on the taste, as well as add visual appeal to the festival spirit.

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