What better reason than a festival to revamp your already beautiful home? With Onam around the corner, we are sure you are wondering how to celebrate Onam at home. The answer to this is easy – good Sadya food and simple Onam decoration. Read on to turn your home Onam-ready in a blink!
Here are the top 5 home decoration ideas to celebrate festive spirit:
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Light up!
Kerala theme decoration ideas for Onam are easier than they sound. All you need is some diyas or urlis. Place the diyas on every elevated piece of furniture like tables, TV units, corner tables etc. Additionally, you can fill the urlis with flowers and float diya or tealight candles on it. For the best effect, switch off all other regular lights. Achieve this look with our Regal Throne Urli and Duchess Of Blossom Tealight Candles.
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The flower power:
Onam decoration is incomplete without flower art. Use petals of colorful flowers like marigolds to create Kerala’s traditional rangoli called Pookalam. If creativity is not your best trait, sew the flowers together to DIY Onam flower decoration and hang it on the door entrance. Even though ready-made flower garlands are available in the market, there is something special about handcrafted ones, isn’t it?
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Bring a little culture onto your walls:
Want home décor items that look great on Onam but equally magnificent on their own? For this, you’ll need thematic art pieces, soft furnishings, cushion covers, table accents, etc. Something like our Kathakali Dance Of India Wall Plate will lend a traditional touch to your home both during and after the festival.
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Setup for Sadya:
The best part about life is food! If you agree too, why exclude the iconic Sadya from Onam decoration ideas? Start with the laborious process of preparing all the 26 dishes. Our Kool Kerala Gloves will certainly add to the mood whilst making preps a whole lotta safer and efficient.
When it’s all ready, keep the hot utensils on our Kuchipudi Pot Holder and enjoy the Sadya as meant to be – on a big, fresh banana leaf!
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Go Brassy:
Don’t want to splurge a bomb on Onam decoration items? Or want something that you can reuse later? All things brass to the rescue! Timeless in its appeal and versatile as home décor, brass items can be used as Onam decoration in countless ways.
Place a statement brass diya on the dining table or hang one on the wall.
You could also install a brass wall clock and encircle it with flowers. Indeed, a unique wall Onam decoration idea, no?
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ):
1. What are the key elements of traditional Onam home decorations in 2023?
The key elements of traditional Onam home decorations in 2023 are:
- Wall plates and other wall art like thematic paintings
- Flower decorations
- Decorated urlis
- Hanging brass diya
- Pookalam
2. How can I create a vibrant and colorful Pookalam (flower rangoli) for Onam?
Here are a few tips for creating a vibrant and colorful Pookalam for Onam:
- Get creative or take some Onam flower decoration inspo from the internet.
- The good thing about flowers is that there are many sizes and colors available. So, mix it up!
- Pick a design as per the space. If Pookalam is for your entryway or center of the living room, statement circular designs would be ideal.
3. What lighting arrangements can enhance the traditional Onam decor?
We recommend all lights off and only natural lights on to enhance the traditional Onam décor! Brass diyas with cotton wicks on tables, tea light candles in urlis or tall layered diyas for room corners are optimal lighting arrangements for Onam decoration.
4. Are there specific color schemes associated with Onam decorations?
Yes, white and gold, yellow and green with a tinge of purple or red, are popular color schemes associated with Onam decorations.
5. How can I create a traditional ambiance for Onam celebrations indoors?
Here is how you can create a traditional ambiance for Onam celebrations indoors:
- Decorate your wall or floor with flower arrangements.
- Even if you can’t pull off the entire Sadya menu, ensure that you have at least prepared Semiya Payasam.
- Let your home radiate with the natural light of brass diyas and urlis.
6. What are some eco-friendly Onam decoration ideas?
Some eco-friendly Onam decoration ideas are:
- If you don’t compost Onam flower decoration, opt for reusable garlands.
- Choose earthen or brass diyas instead of plastic tea lights.
- Get reusable rangoli patterns or create one with natural colors. Flower rangoli decoration is fine too – as long as you compost it or use it to make dhoop.
7. What are some simple and budget-friendly Onam decoration ideas?
Who said the coolest Onam celebration ideas demand a big budget? All you need is a little creativity and a whole lotta festive spirit! Here are some simple and budget-friendly Onam decoration ideas:
- Make rangolis with wet rice flour.
- DIY your own cotton wicks and use them in a clay diya.
- Make a hearty traditional meal and serve it in a banana leaf.
