Strings of fairy lights, dramatic chandeliers: Lighting tips to make your home sparkle this Diwali
The festive season is the perfect time to give your home a makeover with some out-of-the-box ideas.
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Nothing can beat the subtle beauty of a dainty string of fairy lights.
The festive season is the perfect time to give your home a makeover with some out-of-the-box ideas. And lights are a great way to add positive vibes to any space and celebrations. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with new colours, textures, and lights this Diwali.
However, while selecting lights and lamps for the festive season, one should avoid going overboard and rather select options based on the space and area of illumination.
Ranbir Mehra, Director, Jaquar Lighting, shares some easy and interesting lighting tips to brighten up your home:
Metallic Light Fixtures
Warm metals are trending this season as they add to the spirit of festivity with their statement colours and design.
Pendant Lighting
Contemporary pendant lighting fixtures are in huge demand this year. They are a great way to spruce up the ambience of any room. Available in quirky designs and shapes, they come with adjustable cables making them extremely user-friendly; in addition to making the space look edgy and modern. Dramatic Chandeliers
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It takes just one statement chandelier to make a difference to your home. You can add a twist to the traditional crystal chandelier by opting for that gives a sense of candles with bulbs.
Fairy Lights Nothing beats the subtle beauty of a dainty string of fairy lights. They can be twisted and moulded into any desired shape or pattern. They are ideal for Diwali decorations - you can light up the hallway with fairy lights to create a magical experience.
Use soft yellow lights against the high-voltage LED bulbs and give your home an elegant yet environment-friendly touch.
Lanterns
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Lanterns are a must on Diwali. Go for glass lanterns, or paint glass bottles with bright colors and place candles or LED lights inside the bottles. Hang them around your house for some easy, DIY decor.
Go Green This festive season do you bit for the environment with eco-friendly LED lights. Using LED lighting consumes up to 80% less energy than incandescent lights. LEDs can be left switched-on for extended periods, making them an ideal fit for both indoor and outdoor lighting. Also, long-lasting LEDs emit less heat and are much more durable, so if one bulb goes out, the rest continue to work.
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Filament Bulbs
(Image: Jaquar Lighting) When it comes to lighting, most people are turning to nostalgic details, as shown by the recent popularity of the vintage Edison bulbs. These eye-catching bulbs harmonise well with a variety of different design aesthetics. They are available in both incandescent and LED-friendly models. They complement the outdoor lighting, industrial areas, contemporary apartments, and a wide range of other trendy interior environments.
Diwali Gifting Guide: The Best Hampers In Town
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Diwali gifting, though a fun tradition, can at times also be a little difficult. While it is not always possible to know the exact preferences of the gift-receiver, the numerous options in the markets sometimes prove to be a problem of plenty.
Which is why, we are ever so thankful for gift hampers.
So this Diwali, we take out all the tough part of gifting with our guide to the best hampers in town.
In Pic: Pullman's Luxury hamper with a box of six teas, chocolates, flavoured honey, nuts, Glenfiddich 12 YO, and scented candles is priced at Rs. 10,500.
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If Diwali means an overdose of Indian sweets for you, Andaz hotel Delhi offers the perfect gift hampers. But mithai isn't all, the hampers also come loaded with delectable Kashmiri Almonds, Millet Red Rice Chevdu, Himalayan Walnuts, Vanilla and Coffee Truffles, Cranberry & Timur White Chocolates.
In addition to the assortment of delicious festive treats, you can also choose from artisanal retail products from Original India Table, Earth Loaf, Himalayan Haat while customising your hamper.
Price: INR 1,299 onwards
If Diwali means an overdose of Indian sweets for you, Andaz hotel Delhi offers the perfect gift hampers. But mithai isn't all, the hampers also come loaded with delectable Kashmiri Almonds, Millet Re..
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If luxury had another name, it would be this 'Handpicked for Home' hamper. Complete with gourmet treats - quinoa pasta, Bruijn dates, Golden Matcha and Makaibari tea, a bottle of Dom Perigon, Bruijn nuts, truffle sea salt, champagne honey, single origin chocolates, among other things - it is a Diwali dream gift.
And if the food isn't enough to convince you, it also comes packed with potpourri, mother of pearl coasters, Bose speakers, a Ganesha idol, camel bone box, vintage silver candle stand, Zalto champagne glasses, and a runner, placemats & napkins by Sarita Handa.
Price: Rs 2,50,000
If luxury had another name, it would be this 'Handpicked for Home' hamper. Complete with gourmet treats - quinoa pasta, Bruijn dates, Golden Matcha and Makaibari tea, a bottle of Dom Perigon, Bruijn ..
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Packed with gourmet treats ranging from chocolates to wine, hampers by La Baguette at The Imperial make for an excellent Diwali gifting option.
They come loaded with tea cake, chocolate almonds, a chocolate box, cheese straws, Peanut Cocount Toasted , black current, raisins, assorted cookies, olive oil, palmiers, mix nut bottle, Rose Petal Rice Crisp White Bar, Rice Dark Crisp Bar, Granola Bar, and wine - just the mix to make a festive evening fun.
Packed with gourmet treats ranging from chocolates to wine, hampers by La Baguette at The Imperial make for an excellent Diwali gifting option.They come loaded with tea cake, chocolate almonds, a cho..
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There's no better way to show love than with food, and which is why gourmet hampers make for such great Diwali presents. But if you want to go a step further and not be limited to food, the festive hampers by the Taj Palace hotel give you that option too.
You can pick from a range of tie and cufflink sets, decorative plates, handcrafted writing instruments, fragrances, and collectibles from Taj Khazana to go with your hamper.
And as far as the the edible treats are concerened, the range of traditional sweets, artisanal chocolates, pickle collections, teas are sure to leave an impression.
There's no better way to show love than with food, and which is why gourmet hampers make for such great Diwali presents. But if you want to go a step further and not be limited to food, the festive h..
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The Oberoi New Delhi's festive hamper, packed in a sandouk (trunk) is sure to make a statement. It comes loaded with Bruijin golden box of dry fruits and nuts, homemade cookies and chocolates, Redcha tea, vanilla bourbon, olives in brine, demerara sugar, Black Label extra virgin olive oil, Miot preserves, Pommery mustard, Mille Fiorii multiflora honey, brownies and tea cake.
And if the food isn't enough to entice you, it goes the extra mile with a Pashmina shawl, hand-painted sandalwood box, bath candy essential oil, a traditional guthi, toran, a Ganesha idol, and agate coasters.
Now, if that isn't the complete gift, we don't know what is.
Price: INR 37,500
The Oberoi New Delhi's festive hamper, packed in a sandouk (trunk) is sure to make a statement. It comes loaded with Bruijin golden box of dry fruits and nuts, homemade cookies and chocolates, Redcha..
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A gourmet hamper can be a delight to receive. So if you're heading for a Diwali party, know that you can't go wrong with a luxurious gift hamper.
Filled with fine nuts, chocolates, macroons, teas and more - you can customise a hamper or pick a ready one at the Shangri-La, and rest assured you'll leave a mark.
A gourmet hamper can be a delight to receive. So if you're heading for a Diwali party, know that you can't go wrong with a luxurious gift hamper.
Filled with fine nuts, chocolates, macroons, teas an..
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Culinary delights, handcrafted candles, cufflinks and stoles from Taj Khazana, Mont Blanc pens, limited edition Armani accessories, Canali pocket squares and ties, single origin brews, exotic crystal ware, Lakshmi and Ganesha idols, and indulgence kits by Forest Essentials - no, we're not talking about a dream list, but rather the luxe hampers from New Delhi's Taj Mahal hotel.
The exclusive hampers can also be customised to cater to your preferences.
Price: INR 5,500 to INR 2,50,000
Culinary delights, handcrafted candles, cufflinks and stoles from Taj Khazana, Mont Blanc pens, limited edition Armani accessories, Canali pocket squares and ties, single origin brews, exotic crystal..
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Going for a Diwali party and having trouble picking a gift? The Roseate's festive hampers can be the solution to your dilemma. The hotel is offering three variants for you to choose from.
Staring at Rs 3,000 onwards, they have a selection of tea, scented candles, dry fruits, chocolates and macaroons. And if you want to add a special touch, you can opt for the hamper with a bottle of spirit.
Going for a Diwali party and having trouble picking a gift? The Roseate's festive hampers can be the solution to your dilemma. The hotel is offering three variants for you to choose from. Staring at..
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