Make Your Dorm Look Festive-Ready With These Diwali Lights Decoration Ideas 

Prachi Gupta

Diwali Lights Decoration

Diwali Lights Decoration: Being an international student doesn’t have to mean that you need to compromise on Diwali festivities. Although nothing can match the feeling of enjoying Diwali festivities at home, you can still do little things like Diwali decorations at your dorm, to feel at home away from home. To help you with this, we have come up with some great Diwali light decoration ideas that you can easily do without having to splurge. Keep reading further to know more! 

1. Jar Lights 

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Jar lights are a great idea to be a little creative when it comes to Diwali light decorations. They’re like fairy lights, but they look like jars with fireflies inside. You can place them on your desk, bookshelf, bedside table, or dresser to create a magical and cosy atmosphere for this festive season. One simple way to make Jar lights is to place a tea light candle and light it during the nighttime. To make colourful jar lights, you can choose coloured mason jars. 

Make the most of the festive season abroad by taking notes from our blog – 5 Incredible Room Decor Ideas for this Festive Season

2. Classic Fairy Lights 

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Using fairy lights for Diwali decorations is quite an affordable way to make your dorm look festive-ready. You can stick them up with special sticky hooks above your bed, on the wall, or around the window. This will make your room look enchanting. Some fairy lights can also do fun things like flash, twinkle, or stay on constantly. Also, you don’t need to take them off after Diwali as fairy lights create a cosy atmosphere during the night which feels so soothing especially when reading a book. 

3. Globe Lights 

To decorate your dorm room a little differently for Diwali, you can hang globe lights on your walls or from the edge of your loft bed. These lights come in different colours, sizes, and finishes to match your dorm room’s vibe. The best part about these lights is that you don’t even have to remove them after the festival is over, as they are going to add an aesthetic touch to your room. 

4. Decorative Desk Lights 

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Due to the paucity of space, for decorations, you should ensure that you use every corner of your dorm therefore, don’t forget to lighten up your workspace for Diwali. Make your workspace more interesting by adding some unique desk lights. You can use things like salt lamps, light-up message boards, or electric candles to add some extra light and create a nice atmosphere.

Make your dorm feel like a home away from home by taking notes from our blog – Adding Personalised Touches to Your Room While Studying Abroad

5. LED Strips 

To add fun and colours to Diwali light decoration, try using LED strips. They are easy to put up – just peel and stick them where you want. They’ll create colourful lighting. You can place them around your computer or TV, or under your bed for a cool light show. If you want to change the LED strip colours, you can use a remote control to match the lighting with your mood. 

6. Galaxy Lights 

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When decorating your dorm for Diwali with lights you can add a little creative touch to it. Now,  imagine lying in your cosy bed, wrapped in a soft blanket, and watching a calm and beautiful galaxy fill your dorm room. You can create this effect with galaxy lights that project swirling colours, stars, and clouds.  Using Galaxy lights for Diwali light decorations is like killing two birds with one stone, as with these lights not only will you create festive vibes but also enjoy a soothing sleep. 

Do you describe yourself as an old soul? If yes, then take notes from our blog and give your dorm a vintage touch – 5 Unique Ideas to Give a Vintage Touch to Your Dorm Room

FAQs

Which city celebrates Diwali on a grand level in the UK?

Leicester celebrates Diwali on a grand scale which entails dance, food, fireworks and fashion. 

How is Diwali celebrated abroad?

Diwali is declared an official holiday in many countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Due to the large Indian population, these countries celebrate Diwali with a lot of fervour. 

What are the different types of Diwali lights?

There are many types of Diwali lights like candles, earthen lamps, LED string lights, fairy lights, rice lights, etc. 

We hope you liked this blog where we covered some of the Diwali decoration ideas for your dorm. For booking the best accommodation abroad to start your study abroad experience you can contact Fly Homes at 1800572118. 

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About Prachi Gupta

Prachi has 1.5 yrs of experience in Content & Copywriting. Her skills entail SEO, researching, brainstorming marketing campaigns, suggesting content ideas, graphic designing, Keyword research, understanding user intent etc. She thrives on a work culture that helps her unlearn redundant ways of thinking. Besides this, she always has her binoculars on looking for good books and music recommendations, cocktails and world history.

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