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Pre-Diwali Special 2018: Ideas you can use 

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Introduce your guests to some carefully crafted chic, as you splurge on that pièce de résistance you always had your eye on... or create a focal point with what you possess; or decide to finally take out your long-held treasures from your showcase and use them! 

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Statement piece: Be bold this festive season. Celebrate with a twist. Bring home a “talking piece” that will leave your friends open-mouthed, and raise your self-esteem several notches higher...

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Add shimmer and shine: Focus on fabrics and textures that add depth. Zardozi cushions are stylish picks; they are versatile and texturise spaces instantly. Or get an opulent chandelier that you always envied. Isn’t Diwali a festival of light, anyway?  

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Reflecting good vibes: Create a kaleidoscope of light, reflection, and flowers – an astounding combination that will not only augment the celebratory mood but usher in timeless cheer into your home.

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Get in the art: Get in wall art, cushion covers and other home adjuncts to constitute your art component; displaying art is the best way to elevate your spaces. Art adds an aesthetic weight to your home decor. Kitsch art that elaborates India is perfect for the festive season.”

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Show off your travel treasures: Take out that pretty Murano penguin vase or Damascus trinket tray that you bought so lovingly on your anniversary trip to Venice eons ago or perhaps those delicate Lladró angels or houseboat figurine and let your guests be intrigued by your fine taste. Diwali is all about sharing, so treat them to some ethereal beauty.

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Photography: courtesy SM Studio

Photography: courtesy SM Studio

Use standout elements: Identify designs that allow you to channel your energy towards happiness. The simplicity of a breathable space is also often the pathway to establish peace in your home décor. Avoid adding too much noise to open spaces by incorporating too many elements to it. Choose to accentuate the minimalist taste with standout sculptures, intricately designed chandeliers and trunks, elegant jewellery boxes, glass crafts, and lamps.