Eid is a time of year when you become swamped with thousands of tasks. Be it family shopping, picking up groceries or even looking up scrumptious recipes online, everything has to be done perfectly. Amidst all the chaos, home decoration can sometimes be left for the last second. Well, Eid is a celebration when your home needs a fabulous makeover. Have you thought about how you would welcome your guests? What ambience would suit your food infused Eid-ul-Adha 2018 preparations? Or how to take care of the nooks and crannies of your house that remain ignored throughout the year? If you are yet to figure out home decoration ideas ahead of Eid, here are some easy makeover steps to prepare yourself in the grandest manner possible.
Start With The Basics
The living room and the dining room are to be your priorities for guests. Tidy up the place by putting things out of sight that you don’t need before cleaning up furniture, dusting the room and, the most ignored aspect, the ceiling. Lights are usually dusted many days apart so remember to do that. Also, dining table linens, cloth napkins, rugs, upholsteries and other decorative fabrics should not be overlooked. Pick a theme and implement to easily secure eid decorations and to make things looking festive.
Choosing Wall Décor
You wouldn’t want to leave the walls bare and empty because it might create a hollow-ish vibe in the home. A few décor items here and there could entirely revitalise your rooms and ready your home for Eid-ul-Adha 2018. The décor doesn’t have to be the most expensive painting or exotic rug; you can choose affordable alternatives too. Gather a few good family pictures and add beautiful frames to them. If you already have focus lights installed, they would go flawlessly with the pictures. Side by side, posters, handicrafts, DIYs and many other decorative items would go perfectly on the walls. Dhaka’s New Market is a hub of such affordable decorative items and home appliances. Besides, for northerners who are afraid of traffic, Gulshan DCC market or Rajlaxmi complex in Uttara are the places to go to prepare for Eid-ul-Adha 2018.
Can’t Go Wrong With Curtains
Being Bengali, you cannot skip curtains no matter how decorative the walls are. Especially during Eid celebrations, curtains bring out a unique festive vibe. Usually, households put away a few selective drapes only to be used on special occasions. If you have already saved some for festive get-togethers then great! Alternatively, if the existing ones look torn down then consider buying some new ones. Surprisingly, ever thought about using clothes as curtains? Of course, not any old clothes will work, but sarees like Jamdaani or Taant would make great blinders for windows. If you have time, add preferred designs, make pleats and hang them over. Eid-ul-Adha 2018 is going to be glamorous.
Similarly, floor rugs or carpets of matching theme would make your home more appealing to eyes. To break the monotony of the room, pick a carpet of asymmetrical shape or pattern according to your taste. You can find these rugs or curtains in any home decor shop around Banani or Gulshan. For more options, you can visit Elephant Road which is particularly famous for such decorative products.
Setting Up The Dining Table
For jovial gourmands like us, the dining table is the centre of any and all festivities. After all, what is Eid without a table laden with a variety of delectable dishes? Thus, setting up a perfect tone for the dining table is quite essential. Primarily, you can have the table varnished for a shiny new look. Applying wax would protect the wood and will keep it dust free. You can find table wax in any local hardware stores or ask carpenters to bring one for you. Next, you need is tablecloths, runners, and mats to match with cutleries and ceramic wares. Often times these precious cutlery sets or dining sets have missing pieces of glasses or saucers. Therefore, to save yourself frantically looking for additional dishwares while guests wait on the dining table, organize and wash the necessaries within reach. Feel like buying new dining essentials? Home decor shops or your nearest Aarong outlets have a variety of table accessories perfect for Eid-ul-Adha 2018.
Illuminate To Your Taste
No, you don’t have to buy fancy chandeliers for decorating home ahead of Eid. Lamps or dimmers would add charm to your rooms. A nicely lit home will set a festive mood even if you have simple furnishing. Many shops around Dhaka have ample supplies of both local and imported lamps. You will find more affordable alternatives at craft shops like Jatra or Aarong. Maybe for Eid-ul-Adha 2018, you can go with the options available now but keep an eye on the next trade fair if you want to grab Turkish lamps on a good deal.
A Fresh Dab of Paint
And if you’re really looking to go all out, a new coat of paint can create a whole modern ambience in your home. First, identify the walls that have become discoloured over time and then decide on a colour scheme. You can apply the same colour as before, or you can go bold by choosing a bright contrast palette to spice up the room. If you have a particular theme in mind, then it is better to consult with an interior designer before making any changes.
With all these Eid decorations in mind, let your creative juices flow. Bring out the Eid spirit in you and decorate to awe your guests. May you celebrate holy Eid-ul-Adha 2018 with merriment and ease.
Are there any particular Eid decorations you have in tradition? Let us know how your family celebrates the occasion!
