With festivities around, its inevitable to dress up a bit and not just your clothes but your home as well. Specially with Diwali coming up, its all about the sparkle. We get to see enough shine and shimmer all around us. From timeless fairy lights to metallic tone accent pieces. Sequins and gota are all norm du jour. However its very important to understand how to add just enough bling to your home, without going over board. Hence we got you our Diwali DIY: Adding bling to your home palette.
We live in a country where come Diwali and metallic seem to be the trend. Which is not a bad thing at all but one needs to know where to stop! Often people go over board in adding gold to their interiors. What needs to be realised is, the colour palette as a whole and how to compliment it. Metallics can be added in many different ways. At times just by adding some accents, it can be through upholstery too or by painting a particular area of the room in gold or silver leafing.
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Knowing your metal really helps. If gold is what gets you going, then get one good piece to make it shine. Like a polished brass side table or an antique gold velvet upholstery. Keep it simple.
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For those of you who are minimalistic and believe in keeping it all zen. Go for the accent pieces. For for the shiny surface rather than matt. As they say, Less is more.
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Big fan of art work or quirky quotes? Then add some glamour by putting it up in a gold frame. A vintage one for a small art work can add volume to the painting. Or get a modern sleek one and make the poster a bit large to get the effect.
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Mirror is always a good idea. Wether be Scandinavian minimalism or British maximalism, you will always fine one. There are a lot different kinds that you can choose from. Rose gold or cool grey. Make that wall stand out.
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Lately there is a huge trend of metal planters, brass, copper or rose gold. Also you got to agree those green leaves look gorgeous with the shiny metal.
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Changing one wall can make the entire room look very different. If you really want to go all glam and have the money to spend, then go for gold leafing. There are enough wall papers in the market for every pocket as well. Try one according to your taste and the space. Not every colour is good in any space.
For once if this was not a Hindu festival, for once if it was not tagged as north Indian, it still remains to be a festival of lights. Wether a 4 Rupee mitti ka diya or a 4000 worth antique brass lamp, the night is lit up with enough warmth, cheer and hope. Get inspired with more such visuals and Diwali DIY on our Instagram account and like us on Facebook. Extra wishes you all a very Happy Diwali!
