Popular home decor trends

With this major festive season upon us, it’s time to bring out and dust off the usual decorations from the storeroom – not!

Eid is a very special occasion, not only because of its cultural and religious significance but the bliss that comes along with it. It is when friends and families come together to celebrate the blessings and create beautiful memories. So, if you’re ready to switch up your décor game (and impress your friends and family), here are 7 easy-peasy changes to make your home ‘Eid’ ready:

Get the Colour Scheme Right

This years royal colour is traditionally green but you can certainly play up the hue by simply trying different shades of it. Turquoise, mint, teal or emerald would look stunning for accent pieces, rugs, throw pillows, table cloths and drapes. If you are looking to work in something completely different this year, consider adding majestic golds, reds and blues in arabesque patterns instead.

Don’t Be Afraid of A Little Razzle Dazzle

Amp the celebrations with a hint of sparkle – think adorned lamps, shimmery table runners and sparkly ethnic hexagonal-patterned décor pieces. Do keep it simple though and choose only a few flashy pieces to feature, you want to set a sophisticated yet energetic tone, not a glittery mess!

Remember The Moon and The Stars

These celestial motifs are a mainstay for most homes during Eid festivities but rather than going with regular store-bought plastic décor, why not source for something a little out of the ordinary? Consider star and crescent moon printed motifs, paper lanterns, cookie holders, luminaria and even mobiles. Look on sites like Etsy or Amazon for ready-made versions or hit the craft stores for DIY fun!

Add Traditional Touches

While it’s nice to have brand new décor pieces to garnish your home, keep the traditions alive and pull out some of your treasured keepsakes! If you don’t have any golden oldies to decorate with, source for vintage photo frames, lamps, mirrors, and other ornamental pieces to balance your décor and bring depth to the overall look.

Roll Out The Carpets

Give your home a classic, cosy feel by putting out rugs and carpets to warm up the festivities. Add a combination of accent and area rugs as well as table runners. If you plan to lay a carpet in the hall or main area, just add plush throw pillows to convert the space into a lounge spot. It’s an excellent way to add extra seating if you are hosting.

Light Up

Decorative lighting is a must during festive seasons and might we say, there is no exception. Choose from fairy lights to illuminated baubles and even Turkish lamps. Be sure to layer your lighting to set a homely ambience and avoid fluorescent mood-killers when possible. Consider installing wall lamps and buying stand lamps with incandescent bulbs to give your home a pretty shaded glow!

Silken Materials

Rich and delicate silk is the perfect material for a royal Eid décor! You can use it almost anywhere in the home as (washable) placemats, cushion covers, flower art, sofa coverlets, wall art, rugs and even drapes. Of course since the material is expensive, do choose carefully before buying. If you can’t afford real silk, try imitation silk materials that still have lustre and shine to achieve the same results.

Keep Those Abstract Branch Arrangements

Maybe an effect of the DIY baking soda paint hack from last year, stone vases are here to stay. The most recently trending pieces are earthenware weathered vases, especially with long abstract branch arrangements. While we still love a great pampas branch, consider changing it up this fall with some foraged foliage from outside, or even some dried eucalyptus. To go with the weathered look, look for rustic wooden pieces and linen details.