Creative Diwali Decoration Ideas for Living Room

Very few things in life match the joy of decorating your house for Diwali. Creating a colourful festive atmosphere in your day-to-day living space makes it feel extra special during the festival of lights. By hosting family, friends, and neighbours in a freshly decorated home, you create a lifetime of memories. Diya, candles, and flowers are the most common Diwali decoration ideas for living room in homes across India. Hence, it isn’t surprising that candle sales for Diwali rose by a whopping 122% in 2024. Even flower prices skyrocket during this time, with some cities in India seeing up to 400% price increase for flowers per kg during the festive season of 2024. But Home Essentials believes your Diwali decoration ideas for the living room need not be mainstream and the same old ones every year. Along with candles and flowers, there are plenty of unique and modern ways to usher in the festive spirit into your humble homes during the festival of lights. And we have just the right ideas and products for you.

Diwali Decoration Ideas for Living Room

From the floor of your living room to the walls, balcony, and even your pooja room, Diwali is the time to create an inviting atmosphere throughout your home. Along with the beauty of fresh flowers and candles, consider incorporating uniquely designed lamps, wall hangings, and more to make your Diwali decoration ideas for living room stand out. You don't need to spend money on every decor idea; DIY crafts, diya painting, and more can help you turn Diwali decorating into a fun arts and crafts time with family. And the best part is that your guests won’t forget your DIY Diwali decorations for a long time. Below is a list of Home Essentials’ carefully curated list of unique Diwali decoration ideas to leave your guests wowed and give you a unique spiritual ambiance this Diwali.

Lighting and Lamps

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Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya was marked with lights and lamps. Hence, using lighting and lamps as Diwali decoration is an age-old tradition. They have even become popular Diwali gifts in recent years. But reusing the same old lamps and lighting can make Diwali feel stale. How about amping up your balcony Diwali decorations this year with unique lighting? Below are cool ideas for enhancing your lamps and lighting decor.

Add fairy lights to your living room curtains to enhance your Diwali celebrations.
String lights are a great wall Diwali decoration idea for living room. You can even hang them from the ceiling of your house to make your Diwali decor more unique.
Add more beauty to your living room’s center table with floating candles and urli bowls.
DIY mason jars as Diwali decoration will leave your guests in complete awe, the moment they enter your living room. You can paint them with a Diwali theme and even place a tiny candle in them.
Don’t forget to decorate your shelves, too. Place diyas in them.

Want to make your Diwali decor ideas more modern? The following ideas will help.

Add floor lamps with stunning designs.
Even rangoli-themed floor mats look stunning.
Home Essentials 3D wall decals, are a creative way of modernizing your Diwali living room decor.
Both your kids and guests will be left gawking at your Diwali decoration for the living room wall with our Peacock Beam Artistic Lamp.

Rangoli and Floor Accents

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Diwali decoration is incomplete without flower or powder rangolis. But how about adding a modern touch to your creation with LED rangoli outlines? Placing a rangoli at your door entrance is common, but here are more ideas to use them better.

Enhance the corners of your house with compact rangoli designs. Think about adding small flowers and peacock designs to the corners of your living room, too.
The use of exotic flowers in Diwali decorations has risen drastically. Consider incorporating them in your decor. We suggest sprinkling a few on the centre table or dining table.

Remember that your Diwali decor won’t look the same if your home is cluttered. Home Essentials has a collection of compact storage organizers to make your home clutter-free before Diwali. Our 360° Rotating Storage Organizer will add aesthetic to your living room while making it look clean and organized.

Wall and Soft Furnishing Décor

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Torans and marigold garlands are the most common types of wall decor ideas for Diwali. They create a warm and inviting atmosphere. But what if you did it differently this year? We have ideas for that, too.

Instead of putting flower garlands on most walls, you can add a Peacock Night Glow Lamp on a few walls of your living room. The wall-mounted light creates an aesthetic peacock feather design with light.
You can also add an LED diya-shaped wallpaper to a few walls for a modern decor.

Consider DIYing your wall Diwali decoration ideas for living room if you love crafts. Lamps and lighting aren’t the only way to create an inviting atmosphere in your home this Diwali.

Cushions and sofa covers are also great Diwali decoration ideas for the living room. You can make old furniture look brand new with Chenille sofa covers.
Even draperies like curtains can amp up your home’s festive look. You can add LED hanging lights around them or get Diwali-themed curtains.

Pooja Room and Balcony Décor

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Your pooja room is the most spiritual place in the house, and your pooja room Diwali decoration ideas should reflect that. Ensure the holy space doesn’t look the same as on normal days.

Add lotus centerpieces, fresh marigold garlands, and diyas in there too.
LED strip lights around your home temple will make it pop out way more during the festive season.

The festival of lights is also a great time to organize and declutter your pooja room. Our budget-friendly Space Saver Foldable Storage Cabinet can fit all your pooja room accessories and more. It also gives your holy room an aesthetic look.

DIY and Creative Décor

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DIY Diwali decoration ideas for living room are a cost-effective way of making your home look festival-ready. You won’t even have to spend a bomb on these ideas.

Think of using recycled glass bottles as candle holders. They give a modern design without having to purchase entirely new lamps and lights.
Paper lanterns also add vibrant colours to your house.
If you’re bothered about not using your bangles enough, turn them into DIY diya stands this year.

If you’re a lover of eco-friendly decorations, there are plenty of sustainable ways of making your home look pretty.

Using recycled jars and bottles with diyas is a great way to avoid purchasing excess decorations.
Instead of buying wall decorations, you can even turn old sarees and dupattas into one.

Transform Your Living Room This Diwali with Creative Decoration Ideas

Diwali decorations for your home are just as important as giving Diwali gifts to your loved ones. They make a huge impact on family gatherings. This year, give your home a new look with our creative Diwali decoration ideas. From fairy lights, wall hanging lamps, to glass jars turned into lamps with diyas, there are many ways to make your home look inviting and festive.

Home Essentials’ range of stackable organizers helps you to keep your home clutter-free this festival of lights. At the same time, our highly functional home decor items like floor mats, lamps, and sofa covers brighten your festive celebrations like never before. Browse Home Essentials’ exclusive Diwali collection for decor, gifts, and more.

FAQs on Diwali Decoration Ideas for Living Room

How to decorate a living room in Diwali?

Fairy lights around curtains, 3D wall decals, rangoli in corners of your house, LED wall lighting lamps, and sprinkling flowers around the centre table are some of the best Diwali decoration ideas for living room.

What are the best Diwali decoration ideas for living room to impress guests?

LED wallpapers, fairy lights, designer sofa covers and cushions, as well as DIY Diwali home decor items like old glass bottles and jars as diya holders, are great ideas to impress your guests this Diwali.

Which wall Diwali decoration ideas for living room work well in small spaces?

Floating shelves with Diwali decor like diyas, a decorative wall mirror with fairy lights around it, as well as LED wallpaper in the shape of diyas, can make your compact space stunning this Diwali.

How can DIY Diwali decoration ideas for living room double up as eco-friendly options?

Reusing old items and DIY’ing your Diwali decoration can make your festive decor eco-friendly. Consider using old glass bottles and jars as diya holders. Use old saris and dupattas as part of the wall Diwali decoration for the living room, instead of purchasing a new one.