Trendy Ideas For Diwali Decoration! For October 2022

Get ready to enhance the festivities with some trendy décor ideas.

Colour Stories

Come October and the air is agog with festivities and the mood all over is celebratory. Festivals bring the whole family together. People bond over decorations, food and conversations. With things looking better, celebrations are probably going to get bigger this time. Here are some décor ideas put together by our experts.

Jazz Up Your Walls

Festivals are synonymous with love, laughter and everlasting memories. However, all these elements can be cherished even more with gorgeous backdrops that complement the spirit of the festive season.

Lay your hands on our iPaint range to bring out the artist in you and for that personalised touch. You can instantly enhance the visual appeal of your living space with easy-to-create wall décor using diy paints.

There are stencil designs such as Birdie, Flora and Feather with very vibrant colour options. The DIY range also boasts of designs like Bells and Diyas which work as the perfect background for a prayer room to add the right amount of festive flair.

If DIY is not the route you wish to take, you can leave it to home painting professionals to take care of your wall painting from start to finish. The newly-launched Berger Silk GlamArt Designer Finishes boasts of rich designer finishes that can serve as the perfect backdrop for your celebrations.

You can choose from unique textures such as Artistic, Silver Fire, Veins, Marble, Impressio, Wavy, Spatulato, Radiant Glow, Inferno, Flora, Frost, Autumn, Mirage and Mist.

With a little bit of imagination and professional help from home painting services, even the dullest of walls can become a masterpiece and work as conversation-starters.

Alluring Tablescapes

In the festive season, when you give in to mithais like kaju katli, gulab jamuns, jalebis, ladoos, halwas and kheers, one thing that draws attention is the tablescape. Bring back the magic of festive dining and entertaining with an aesthetically appealing tablescape using beautiful tablemats, table runners and exquisite crockery.

Light It Up

Welcome the spirit of auspiciousness and festivity with candles. You can never go wrong with candles, especially during Diwali – the festival of lights. In fact, when you want to make your space look festive, candles are always the go-to solution.

We hope these home décor tips make your living space the talk of the town.

We wish you a Happy and Safe Diwali!

Colour Trivia

Colour Facts For October 2022

1. During the festive season, many homeowners consider a home makeover. One customary ritual people do is to deep clean their homes and paint home walls. This is done to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, believed to enter only clean and well-lit homes, bringing with her good fortune and well-being! Diwali gives you the perfect opportunity to inspect your house exteriors and interiors carefully and remove any dust, bacteria, fungus and leakage issues that may have occurred during the monsoon season. Prepare for this amazing festival by making your home beautiful with Berger Express Painting service!
2. Is it even festive season without courtyards and entrances being decked up with Rangoli? Combining precision, symmetry and complexity, Rangoli is designs made of hand drawn geometric lines and curved loops believed to bring good luck, prosperity and to welcome guests. But it is a lesser known fact that each state of India has its own way of making Rangoli and they are called by different names! In South India, it is known as Kolam. In Rajasthan, Mandala drawings are drawn on walls. Chowk Purana in Uttar Pradesh and Aripan in Bihar refer to decorating the floor with unique designs made using flour and rice paste!
3. On the last day of Shardiya Navratri, married Bengali Hindu women offer vermilion or sindoor to Goddess Durga and apply it on each other, a ritual that is known as Sindoor Khela. The origins of the festival are not exactly known but according to popular folklore, the festival began around 200 years ago in the Durga Pujas of the zamindar houses to promote cheer and bonhomie among housewives! The women are seen wearing white sarees with a red border and accessorise with traditional jewellery and dramatic make-up as they celebrate this ritual that symbolises the strength of womanhood.

Colour Quotes For October 2022

• The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.

  - Marcus Aurelius

• My world was the size of a crayon box, and it took every colour to draw her.

  - Sarah Kay

• Let me, O let me bathe my soul in colours; let me swallow the sunset and drink the rainbow.

  - Khalil Gibran

Colour Tips For October 2022

1. Colour has the power to affect the overall mood of the space. In a small room like a bathroom, picking the best colour for the area can differentiate between a boring room and an oasis. Picking the right bathroom colours does not have to be stressful or complicated. Keep the style of your space in mind when deciding on paint colours. Is your bathroom sleek and modern with clean-lined vanity or traditional space with mouldings? A modern bathroom pairs well with crisp whites, bright bold hues and pretty pastels. For traditional bathrooms, softer shades create a calming atmosphere whereas brighter shades can make a statement!
2. During Durga Pujo, you will see brightly lit-up homes, people flaunting colourful clothing and sweets and savouries galore! It also marks an auspicious occasion to revamp your living room and make it festival-ready for Diwali and other upcoming festivals. One of the easiest ways to add colour and brightness to the living room is with the use of wall paints. You can either create an accent wall in metallic silver and gold or adorn your walls with DIY paint ideas. Try different designs, colours and sizes in various rooms so that wherever you go, the festive spirit follows you!
3. White is not your only option when it comes to a small bedroom. And while it is true that lighter tones can help make a space feel larger, there are several other tried-and-tested options if you are on the lookout for small bedroom colour ideas. Soft pastels can be quite striking and warm and they also work very well in rooms that are modest in size. If you are not so keen on white and pastels, blue tones are perfect. Light earth tones in shades of sand, green or beige will also help make a small bedroom look brighter and larger!

World Of Colours

Colours & Emotion For October 2022

1. See the word ‘lilac’ mentioned anywhere and you can almost smell the heady, sweet scent of flowers. The lilac colour takes its name from the flower, which is a light purple shade with a slightly pinkish hue on the tips. The hue represents innocence, youthfulness, spirituality and tranquillity. The first recorded use of the colour name ‘lilac’ was in England in 1775. In 19th century Europe, pale lilac was used in clothing to mark the final stages of mourning. In the love language, lilacs are given at the beginning of a courtship, symbolising the first emotions of love. As the blooming of lilacs often represents the beginning of Spring, giving lilacs to your beloved indicates your blossoming feelings.
2. The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, are a grouping and classification of vices under teachings in Christianity. Did you know that the Seven Deadly Sins originally had one unique colour associated with them? The seven sins are envy, pride, wrath, sloth, lust, greed and gluttony. Envy is green and that is where the Green-Eyed Monster idea has come from, Pride is purple, which is the colour of royalty, Wrath is red, Sloth is light blue, Lust is blue, Gluttony is orange and greed is yellow.

Colours & Fashion For October 2022

Pastels have had their moment since the past few years, but they are not done yet. They have moved over from the make-up realm into the fashion realm. Pastel lids are also one of the major beauty trends that has dominated the fashion scene and became a serious head-turner. If you love these pretty pastels, you can bring their beauty onto your favourite walls. It will work wonderfully in bedrooms, which is where you unwind after a long day at work. In fact, if you are looking for the best color for bedroom walls, you can go for lavender, lilac, powder blue, buttercup yellow or powder pink.

Colours & Gems For October 2022

1. Watermelon Tourmaline

   Gems are truly enchanting with their wonderful spark and beautiful colours. One such gem is Watermelon Tourmaline. As the name suggests and as seen in the picture above, Watermelon Tourmaline has a juicy burst of colours, reminding us of Watermelon, the fresh summer fruit. The term ‘tourmaline’ has been derived from the Singhalese phrase, ‘Tura Mali’, which means “stone mixed with vibrant colours.” The second word ‘watermelon’ comes from the fruit itself. This gem is found in Madagascar, Brazil, Afghanistan, Nigeria and the United States. It is regarded as one of the most eye-catching gems with its amazing colours.

2. Opal

   The magnificent gemstone you are looking at is known as Opal. A pure display of nature’s wonder, it exhibits a kaleidoscope of colours like none other! Depending on the condition in which it was formed, opal colour may be translucent, opaque or transparent. While writers have held it on a pedestal comparing it to fireworks, volcanoes and galaxies, what is amusing to note is that it was once considered an unlucky stone. Yes, you read that right! It was associated with bad luck because of its negative mention in a novel written way back in the 1800s. In the present day, it is considered to bring good luck, peace and joy to its wearer.

Colours & Nature For October 2022

1. Woodpecker

   Have you ever observed this bird sitting on the branches of trees near your home, tapping or drilling holes in tree trunks in search of insects? This small and beautiful bird is called a Woodpecker. It often communicates by drumming with its beaks, producing a reverberatory sound that can be heard at some distance. Some species eat fruits, birds' eggs, tree sap, human scraps and small animals. It usually nests in holes that it excavates in tree trunks and performs a useful service by its removal of insect pests on trees. If you are fond of wooden furniture, you can take care of it by using Berger’s Imperia Breathe Easy - the perfect way to renew your favourite wooden furniture in case it has lost its sheen and become dull.

2. Hooded Pitohui

   Let us introduce you to this bird photographed. It is called the Hooded Pitohui. Doesn’t it look beautiful? But wait a moment… Did you know that this bird is one of the world’s toxic birds? Yes, you read that right! The Hooded Pitohui gets its poison from a part of its diet, which is the Choresine beetle of the Melyridae family. It is a species of bird in the genus Pitohui and is found in New Guinea. It has black feathers on its head and an orange or red belly. The bright colours of the Hooded Pitohui, along with the strong odour that it emits, are meant to keep away the predators. Fascinating, isn’t it?

Decor

Paint Colours For A Small Space

Consider these small house paint tips for a larger than life feel!

If you’re lacking enough space in your house, you probably feel like you need to pull out every trick in the book to make the space appear larger. But the simplest solution might come as a surprise: Paint! It is no secret that paint can make a space look brighter and fresher but by using the right colours, you can also make the room look bigger! Here are some paint colours to consider if you are short on square footage:

Off-White

If you want to brighten up the space, especially if you have lots of windows- off-white wall colour is a good choice as a paint colour for small rooms. It will add a hint of warmth while keeping things feeling light and airy.

Pastel Yellow

A light shade of yellow is a perfect wall colour choice for smaller rooms. To really open up the space, keep the colour palette grounded in earthy tunes and add sheer curtains to let natural light in.

Mint Green

Colourful rooms instantly bring joy! Feeling bold? Try an out-of-the-box mint green for a bright room with a serious wow-factor.

Sky Blue

To create the illusion of space in a tiny room where you can really unwind and relax in, reach for a sky blue. Lighter hues like sky blue reflect light, brightening up dark corners and making the room more open and welcoming.

Blush

A super-soft shade of pink adds warmth to a small room without overwhelming it. Pair it with bright blue furniture and accents and other shades of pink to create a sweet atmosphere and open up a small space.

Greige

Neutrals never go out of style. Greige, a sophisticated blend of grey and beige is for everyone who does not want basic white but isn’t ready to add bold and bright hues in their homes.

Colours & Ancient Sciences

Feng Shui For October 2022

Tips from our Feng Shui rulebook to get your home painted for the festivities.

Feng Shui Wall Colours for Your Home

In the Living Room

The living room is the area where we relax with our families. Choosing the best paint colours is essential to enhance the appeal of this space.

Wall Colour Recommendation: If your living room is facing south, choose reds, red-oranges, yellows, or even pinks and purples. If the living room is in the east, go for green colour. If it is in the North, pick blue.

In the Bedroom

Where you sleep should feel secure and soothing. Rest and rejuvenation are the main focus of the bedroom. It is where we sleep and rest our body and mind.

Wall Colour Recommendation: For the bedroom in the north, we recommend you go for blue. For bedrooms in the northeast, pick light yellows, beiges and sandy browns. For ones in the east, choose green or brown. For a west-facing room, opt for grey or white while for the north-west, pick earthy tones.

In the Home Office

Surround yourself with a colour that supports your goals, allowing yourself to feel inspired and motivated to work from your home office.

Wall Colour Recommendation: Elevate your home office with deep shades of blue or green if facing the north. If facing south, choose yellow, reds and oranges. If facing the east or south-east, pick greens, browns and tans. For north and north-west, pick white or grey. For south-west and north-east facing rooms, pick light brown or beige.

In the Kitchen

They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, where meals are cooked to fuel the body, mind and souls. Make it a wonderful space with clever use of colours.

Wall Colour Recommendation: For the east and south-east-facing kitchen, pick brown and green. For south-facing, choose orange, red or purple colours. For the north, go for blue. For west and north-west facing ones, opt for white or grey. For the south-west, beige or butter-yellow makes for good choices.

Hope you find these Feng Shui colour tips useful!

Reiki For October 2022

Read how alternative therapy like Reiki can help you balance your mood.

Reiki, Chakras And Colours In Home Decorating!

Alternate non-invasive therapies like Reiki have shown to cure aches, hormonal disorders, depression, anxiety and even immunity-related disorders, slowly but surely, minus the side-effects of allopathic medications.

In fact, even celebrities have vouched for the benefits of this Japanese healing technique. And, despite the bad press it often receives for having little scientific data to back up its outcomes, you will find many individuals in India swearing by it.

Reiki uses the body’s chakras to transfer healing energy to a receiver, working on not just the body, but the mind and soul as well. It is believed to help you resolve not only mental but also physical issues, provided the recipient is open to receiving the healing energy.

There has been a surge in the popularity of Reiki due to the toll the pandemic has taken on people’s mental health. What makes Reiki an interesting therapy to explore is that it does not require physical touch. The healing can be administered to anyone living in any part of the world and it is believed to work effectively. It is also free of side effects, making it safe for all. In fact, the benefits of this spiritual healing are aplenty and much needed in today's day and age.

Interior colour reiki and chakras have an interesting relationship. Colours work through vibrational energy and have a deep impact on each of us. They also influence our chakras or the major energy centres across our body. You can use the chakra colours as Reiki room colours depending on which chakra or chakras you wish to activate.

Our interiors impact our daily lives. When you treat colours more than just “pretty little colours” and realise that they have a deeper reason than just aesthetics, you can make them work harmoniously and support your physical as well as mental health.

Get ready to incorporate wonderful colours in your living space to activate the chakras and the flow of energy.

Vaastu For October 2022

Read this article for Vaastu-friendly tips to give your pooja room a facelift for the festive season.

Get Your Pooja Room Festive-Ready!

An integral part of many Indian homes, the pooja room is where most of the people worship and seek blessings from arious gods and goddesses. Thanks to the auspicious festivals, this space will be the centre of attention in the coming months. Therefore, the room is expected to look clean, elegant and divine.

To help prep you for the festive season, we take you through the process of making your pooja room an oasis of calm and positivity, based on the principles of Vaastu.

According to Vaastu, the north-eastern or eastern corner of the home is recommended as the area of worship as it is associated with peace and prosperity.

Therefore, if you are moving into a new home or building a new one, construct the pooja room facing east or north-east.

Install a wooden door to this space. It could be a grand one with ornate elements or a simple one with bare ethnic touches.

However, if you wish to give a facelift to your existing pooja room, then our Vaastu experts have some interesting pooja room painting ideas. They swear by rich, earthy wall colours. You can explore our new range of Silk GlamArt Designer Finishes. The collection flaunts rich designer finishes that can serve as the perfect backdrop for the pooja room.

You can choose from unique textures such as Artistic, Silver Fire, Veins, Marble, Impressio, Wavy, Spatulato, Radiant Glow, Inferno, Flora, Frost, Autumn, Mirage and Mist.

You can bring home a new pooja mandir for a fresh, new look. To highlight all the architectural details of the mandir, you can install a back-lit wall.

To liven up and add sparkle to this sacred space, you can hang golden accessories and install hanging diyas. To enhance the overall appeal of the space, you can adorn the mandir with fresh flowers and garlands and place diyas all around.

With these pooja room Vaastu tips, we hope positivity reigns supreme in your home.