Diwali Wall Decoration Ideas for a Stylish Festive Home

Your house walls play a huge role in your Diwali decorations. Most Indians lean towards traditional wall decors for Diwali, like torans, flower garlands, lights, lamps, and rangoli. House painting is a popular practice in India to prepare for the festival of lights, with the festive season driving paint sales up by 30-35%. However, a touch of new colour for your humble abode can make Diwali decoration and preparation both costly and time-consuming.

A simple solution to this is to either go for traditional Diwali wall decorations, or if you’re bored with the same old decorations, hop on the eco-friendly or DIY wall decor bandwagon. Both these wall decor trends are gaining prominence in 2025, with DIY Diwali wall decors reaching peak interest on Pinterest trends in 2024. Home Essentials has compiled a list of the most creative wall decor ideas for Diwali to ensure your home both stands out and gives you and your guests a festive spirit that feels like a warm hug and nostalgia at the same time. Transport your guests to the glorious era of Lord Rama’s Ayodhya with Home Essentials' wall art collection.

Meet The Expert

Riddhi Mansuriya, is our resident home decor expert with over 300K Instagram followers. She’s known for sharing affordable and unique ideas on home styling, organization, and functional designs. Discussing her Diwali wall decoration ideas with us, Riddhi said, “Our hectic lives often leave us with little time to decorate and honor our living spaces. Hence, Diwali is the perfect time to breathe new life into your house. Your home’s walls are the ones that’ll reflect the festive vibe the most. Hence, I put extra effort into coming up with unique wall decoration ideas during Diwali that don’t take away a lot of time or money.”

Traditional Wall Decor for Diwali

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It's easy to forget the charm of traditional Diwali wall decors, when you’ve grown up seeing them year after year. However, traditional wall hangings like Shubh Laabh, torans, and more blend auspicious and holy symbols and sayings with vibrant designs. They are a great way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Below are some stunning wall decoration ideas to honor your traditions this Diwali:

Shubh Laabh Wall Hanging: The popular Hindi-Sanskrit phrase is a Diwali staple in Indian homes. It resurfaces every festive season, whether it's in the form of floor stickers for entrances or as wall hanging decor for Diwali.
Bandarwals and Torans: By incorporating bandarwals and torans, you can never go wrong with your Diwali wall decorations. The ones with Kundan designs are also vastly popular now. You can even get ones with “Shubh Laabh,” “Happy Diwali” and other auspicious signs embroidered on them.
Religious Wall Art: A smart way to incorporate Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi’s images in your Diwali celebrations and decorations is through religious wall art. While paintings are a great option, you can even opt for handcrafted wall hangings that include elephants and peacocks.
Diwali Jharokhas With LED Candles: Want to make your traditional Diwali decor ideas look more cutesy? Diwali-themed jharokas are just the thing for you. They look both aesthetically modern yet traditional thanks to the LED diyas.

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Embroidery and Fabrics: Want to make your festive wall decor bold this year? Cover part of your walls in stunning fabrics that honor the rich Indian textiles. From stunning tapestries showcasing Gujarat’s rich textile designs to ones with Bengal’s Kantha hand embroidery, the options are endless.

Lighted Wall Decor Ideas

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Diwali isn’t a festival of lights only in name. Diwali celebrations are incomplete without lamps, diyas, candles, lanterns and twinkling lights. However, there are several creative ways to incorporate them in your wall decor.

Below are Home Essentials’ unique ways to use lights in your wall decoration ideas.

Led Neon Signs (Diya, Om): Neon LED signs that say “Happy Diwali,” “Om” as well as those shaped as diyas etc, make for stunning Diwali wall decor.
Lamps with 3d Wall Projections: Peacock-shaped or other beautifully designed wall lamps that put out 3D projections will make your Diwali decor unforgettable for the guests.
Paper Lanterns: Paper lanterns, especially DIY ones are superb for giving your home a dainty look this Diwali. Pocket-friendly and beautiful for their simplicity, they will remind your guests of simpler times in a world that’s constantly running behind flashy things.
Wall-Mounted Diya Holder: Diyas are the very backbone of Diwali decor, and wall mounting them makes your house’s beauty go from 50 to 500 in seconds. The concept of floating diyas isn’t exactly a new one, but they are a surefire way of creating an inviting atmosphere during the festival of lights.
String Lights And Fairy Lights Around Paintings: If you don’t wish to invest in new paintings for your walls, simply use fairly lights and fairy lights around the existing ones to elevate their look. A simple Diwali wall decor trick like this one can make your paintings look brand new.

Floral & Natural Wall Decoration for Diwali

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If you have run out of Diwali home decor ideas flowers can be your saviour. Using natural items such as flowers for wall decoration for Diwali can give both an earthy and homely vibe as well as an exotic feel to your house.

Below are stunning wall decoration ideas using flowers.

Marigold and Mango Leaf Garlands: This is a superb floral wall decor idea for those who want to honor traditions and want a temple-like vibe.
DIY Paper Lotus Flowers: The lotus flower holds a deep significance in the Hindu religion. It symbolises eternal beauty, prosperity, as well as fertility. If you are a craft lover, DIY paper lotus flowers are a great way to use your creativity to add them to your Diwali wall decorations.
Floral-Shaped Decorative Wall Plates:

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Wall plates have dominated wall hangings decor trends for a while now. From ones with geometric patterns, vibrant colors, to those with traditional Indian paintings, there are many creative options to choose from.
Floral Backdrops:
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To make your wall decoration for Diwali more Instagrammable, create a wall with a floral backdrop. This can be the photo spot where you and your guests can take pictures.
Use Exotic Flowers In Your Wall Decor:

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Exotic flowers are becoming increasingly popular in Diwali decorations. 2024’s Diwali season saw a massive surge in exotic flower prices. Their costs went up by 150% to 200% during the festivities. They will be popular among home decor enthusiasts this year, too, albeit a bit expensive.

DIY & Creative Diwali Wall Decor

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DIY Diwali wall decor is perfect for those who want to add a deeper personal touch to their Diwali celebrations. Handmaking your lamps, lights, garlands, rangolis, and more can give you a great family bonding time.

Below are Home Essentials’ carefully curated yet creative DIY Diwali wall decor ideas.

Painted Diyas And Candles On Wall Shelves: Instead of buying brand new diyas, consider repainting the old ones this year. Then proudly display your creations on your wall shelves.
Stencils Of Diyas, Flowers, And More: Have an immersive Diwali wall decoration experience by creating stencils of Diyas, flowers, and more festive-themed things. If you are someone who loves a challenge while making Diwali wall hangings, make stencils in the beautiful Paisley patterns.
Hoop Art With Festive Designs: Hoop art involves stitching designs onto a fabric, which is your canvas. Although it's a time-consuming process, displaying your Diwali-themed hoop art on your walls in front of the guests will be one of the most memorable experiences.
Decorative Mirror Clusters: Decorative mirrors are some of the best wall decorations. From Diwali wall decor to decorating for housewarming, they fit seamlessly into every occasion.

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Not only are these DIY decor ideas budget-friendly, but reusing diyas and more similar ideas can be highly eco-friendly.

Modern & Minimalist Wall Decor for Diwali

Modern and minimalist wall decoration for Diwali allows you to blend tradition with simplicity and contemporary aesthetics. Below are some stunning modern wall decor ideas for those who don’t like to play by the rules.

3D Wall Decals: 3D Wall Decals are a time-efficient way of giving your walls a Diwali makeover. From nature-inspired Blossom Vista 3D Wall Decals to ones inspired by Diwali, there are multiple options to choose from.
Abstract Art With Metallic Designs: Metallic wall art is one of the most modern wall decor ideas for Diwali. However, you can easily adapt them to the festive theme by getting ones with festive-themed artwork like lotus flowers with kamdhenu cows.
Mirrors For Reflective Vibrance: You don’t often walk into Indian homes during Diwali and see mirrors used as home decor. This is precisely why incorporating them in your wall decoration for Diwali will have guests staring at them.
Floating Shelves With Accent Lights: Floating shelves have a strong aesthetic appeal. However, making them Diwali-ready by decorating with string lights, fairy lights makes them pop more.
Fairy Light Cascades: A simple yet effective way to make your walls come alive this year.

Tips to Perfect Your Diwali Wall Decoration

Your walls define your home’s impact on both residents' and visitors' minds a lot. Even good-looking pieces of furniture can’t make up for bad or dirty-looking walls. Perfectly chosen and implemented wall decor for Diwali can go a really long way.

Follow the tips below to ensure your walls look the absolute best this Diwali.

Pick A Consistent Color Palette For Your Wall Decor Ideas: A messy color palette can easily make your walls look unkept. Pick colors like mustard, marron, gold, etc, to stay on the festive theme.
Pick A Focal Wall with the most ambitious design and let the other walls cater to it.
Balance Traditional With Modern: Place diyas and marigold flowers on your floating wall shelves. Along with abstract metallic designs, add ones that include Diwali symbols too.
Layer Lighting For More Depth: Whether you are lacing your walls with lights, be sure to layer it properly. Combine LED lights and string lights with diyas, candles, and even stunning lotus-shaped lanterns.
Make Every Wall Of Your Home A Part Of The Celebration: Include all the walls in your Diwali decoration ideas for living room.

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FAQs on Wall Decor for Diwali

What are some unique wall decor ideas for Diwali beyond lights and flowers?

Abstract wall art with metallic designs, hoop art, 3D wall decals, and even wall-mounted diya holders are some unique wall decor ideas for Diwali.

Can I use wall hanging decor for Diwali without damaging walls?

Absolutely, using lightweight wall hangings, suction or adhesive hooks, and using existing nails are the best ways to ensure your walls aren’t damaged.

Which modern wall decor for Diwali pairs well with traditional hangings?

The Blossom Vista 3D Wall Decals pair well with most traditional decor. You can also opt for a metallic wall decor design with Diwali-related decor for display.

How to enhance festive lighting with mirrors and metallic wall decor ideas?

Layer your metallic wall decor for Diwali with soft lighting. Place floating diya holders next to your mirror and metallic wall decor.

What DIY wall decor ideas for Diwali can be made quickly at home?

Painted diyas and candles for a wall shelf display won’t take long to make. Depending on the design, each diya can take less than 20 minutes. A fairy light backdrop should also be quick to make.