THIS HOLI, ACE THE HOME DECOR TEST WITH FLYING COLOURS
Whether you’re hosting a grand party or celebrating with family, there’s no better time than now to make your home Holi-ready. Here’s your ultimate guide to do it right
The festival of colours brings with it endless options to give your home a vibrant makeover. With Holi around the corner, there’s lots that can be done to elevate your space and infuse it with festive spirit. Think floral fountain centrepieces, rainbow tablescapes and rangoli art adorning your entryway. The best part? Most of the decor can be switched with sustainable and organic alternatives that you can flaunt all year round.
GO BRIGHT
Opt for vibrant cushions, throws and curtains in shades of red, yellow, green and blue to inject energy into your living room or lounge area. A popular way to infuse bright colours is by designing a floral fountain centrepiece using exotic blooms like roses, lilies, daisies, sunflowers, carnations and orchids into handmade, sustainable vases.
THEMED TABLESCAPES
If you are having people over for brunch or dinner, bring a touch of colour into your spread with floral cutlery, bright crystal glassware and bold table linens in rich hues of red, orange and yellow, complemented by matching serving bowls.
RAISE THE BAR WITH A POP OF COLOUR
Switch up your usual spirits with colour, flavour infusions and floral mixers that impart organic colour into your cocktails. Keep a collection of edible drinking glitter handy to further Holi-fy the experience. Temporarily replace your traditional glassware with recycled, green-coloured glasses or drinkware from places that make them out of broken bottles, such as Rangdaar, Kavi The Poetry-Art Project, FWRD India, and more.
THE BOLDER, THE BETTER
Infuse your home with playful patterns and prints that reflect the Holi spirit. Experiment with bold geometrics, tribal motifs and abstract designs on textiles, upholstery and wallpaper to add a contemporary twist to traditional décor elements.
HANDCRAFTED ELEGANCE
Add a personal touch to your Holi decor with handcrafted ornaments and trinkets inspired by Indian folk art traditions. Hang brightly painted terracotta pots, decorative torans and intricately designed paper lanterns to imbue your space with charm and character.
(Inputs from interior designer Manjari Sharma)