An upholstery cleaning session, fresh, new bed linen: Casa Novo's Ekta Khialani's post-monsoon home makeover tips

The end of the rainy season calls for an instant refresh of one’s home.

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A professional upholstery cleaning session with a shampoo treatment for your couches and upholstered furniture can effortlessly make the furniture look maintained and cared for.
The monsoons are a great time to stay indoors. But what also stays indoors once the rain has gone? Humidity. Interior designer and stylist, Ekta Khialani of Casa Novo says the end of the rainy season calls for an instant refresh of one’s home.

Here are her top pointers:

A Spa Sesh
Shampooing the fabric of your furniture is a quick and easy way to make your space look squeaky clean and give it that post-monsoon pampering. A professional upholstery cleaning session with a shampoo treatment for your couches and upholstered furniture can effortlessly make the furniture look maintained and cared for.


A Hot Highlight
A regular touch-up of paint and polish on the walls and furniture, especially post monsoons, can help with the upkeep of the space and prevent it from looking weary and dull. It is also a great way of sealing in the crevices and open spots from ageing and damage.
​Interior designer and stylist Ekta Khialani says the end of the rainy season calls for an instant refresh of one’s home. ​
Interior designer and stylist Ekta Khialani says the end of the rainy season calls for an instant refresh of one’s home.

Switch Em’ Up
Crisp fresh linens can instantly elevate the beauty quotient of any space. Whether it is the bedroom, bathroom or living room, a fresh new set of spreads, pillow covers, duvets, napkins and towels are a must for giving your home the perfect post-monsoon makeover. Bring in bright bathroom accessories to add that extra colour of pop to the space.
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Tappin’ Around
A quick chemical polishing of bathroom taps, kitchen taps and the other hardware elements of the house can add a touch of metallic sparkle and make the space look ready for the festive season.

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From cleaning and decorating the house to preparing mouthwatering ‘modaks’, Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most looked forward festivals of the year.

With the big day just around the corner, it's time to look for the the best ideas to decorate ‘Bappa's’ house.

Check out these simple, yet elegant, decor tips and tricks for Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Candles are a cliché and don't last longer. Try something new, for example lanterns. Put your unused, old glass jars to good use. This pocket-friendly trick will make your the decoration look prettier.

To turn these jars into lanterns, place small LED bulbs inside and beautify it with glitters. Hang them around or keep them in different corners of the house.

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Make use of the old, unused sarees and drapes. This is one of the most budget-friendly ways to give the mandap a classy look.

Cut out the sarees and just hang them around. You can also try adding beads to it or a more elegant look.

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Enjoyed origami as a child? Try the paper art this year for decorating 'Bappa's' mandap. Get creative and make trees, flowers and rivers, or try to make Ganesha-motifs with paper.

Use colourful origami sheets to make birds, butterflies, and decorate it on the wall.

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You can never get it wrong wth diyas. Bring home simple, earthen lamps, and decorate them the way you like.

Use acrylic colours to paint them, make designs with glitter or beads, and brighten up your home with the simple, yet elegant, piece.

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Flowers are one of the most important elements of Ganesh Chaturthi. Deck-up your mandap with pretty flowers. Flowers add an aura of positivity, colour and liveliness to the decoration.

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