Diwali Decorations

✦ Reviewed & updated June 2026 by the Living Impressive editors

Key Takeaways

What it is: festive decor for Diwali — diyas, candles, rangoli, fairy lights, flowers and lanterns.
Why it matters: light and color are the heart of the festival, welcoming prosperity and a warm, glowing home.
Easy ideas: a doorway rangoli, clusters of diyas and tealights, marigold torans, string lights and metallic accents.
How to style: layer warm light at different heights, mix fresh marigolds with brass or terracotta, and keep walkways clear.
Budget: most Diwali decor is inexpensive and reusable — diyas, lights and flowers go a long way.

Lights, colors, sweets and fire crackers; beautiful festival Diwali/ Deepavali is just around the corner. Rituals such as- painting the house, new furnishings and decorations are followed heartily. Few interesting DIY ideas to lighten up your place this festive season. Doily Luminaries Great for indoors - outdoors, these Japanese- inspired Solar Shoji Lanterns are must have this Diwali.

Paper Lanterns These paper lanterns are snap to make and add glow to outdoor dinners/parties. Link

Cinnamon Candles Great gift idea, these cinnamon candles are easy to make and sure eye catcher. Also available in coffee bean essence. Link

Egg Carton Cutout Lights One of the best ways to involve kids in making decorations this season. Beautiful and fun activity. Link

Hanging Lanterns Reuse old bottles to prepare these lovely hanging lanterns. Link

Centerpieces Like any western festival, centerpiece plays an important role in Diwali decoration. Floral decorations are preferred indoors but floating candles, sea shell, small earthen lights also make great addition to the centerpiece collection. Link

Toran Toran is a hanging at the door of a house. Usually mango leaves are believed to be the most auspicious but nowadays people use torans made of cloth or paper. You can make these lovely pieces at home. Follow the links to get instructions. Link

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are traditional Diwali decorations?

Diyas (oil lamps), rangoli floor art, marigold flowers and torans, candles, and rows of lights that fill the home with a warm glow.

How do you make a simple rangoli?

Sketch a symmetrical design near the entrance, then fill it with colored powders, flower petals or rice; a basic flower or geometric pattern is a great start.