Simple decor tips to impress your in-laws this festive season

As the festive season approaches, there is a lot of excitement, nervousness, and anxiety that can strike you together when your in-laws visit for the first time. From preparing a good meal to dressing up perfectly, doing everything perfectly becomes a rigorous task! Setting up your home at this time should be one of your main priorities because you will surely want your in-laws to praise you for maintaining such a beautiful home. But keeping the space spotless yet decorative can be tricky and exhausting. But worry not, here are effective methods to set up your home this Diwali to win your spot in their best books!

The first crucial thing you need is to make your home comfy and cosy. Make your in-laws feel more comfortable and welcomed, and you have set a positive tone for the visit. Add a rug to specific places such as at the entrance and living room. This will help you make a good first impression. So, invest in good quality rugs of complementing designs. If you wish to add luxury, you can go for classical, vintage or Persian carpets. But if you expect heavy traffic of guests along with the in-laws, go for something durable yet comfortable such as polypropylene and nylon carpets.

No doubt that living rooms are a priority when it comes to impressing someone. But a secret key also lies in your bathroom. That is one place whose cleanliness, organization, and safety can give you extra points from your in-laws. So, clean it properly and make sure to place an anti-skid bath mat, modern bath sets and a bin in the bath. Anti-skid mats are especially useful for the elderly and they can feel safer using the bathroom.

The dining table is the final melting pot of the entire family, and a neatly organised table is what you need to get the impression you want. Essentials like butter dish, napkin holder, salt and pepper sprinkler, sugar jar, toothpick holder, wine opener and finally the table mat for the plates are a must for a well-organised dining table. And finally, do not miss the touch of elegance with modern ceramic and acrylic tableware.

When the elderly visit your home, make sure you don’t have glaring lights switched on. This can be a problem for their eyesight as most elderlies face eye problems with increasing age. Investing in a dim light system will add an elegant touch to your home and will also make you look extra considerate in the eyes of your in-laws.

When it comes to Indian homes, having a prayer room is indeed important. And speaking of in-laws visiting your home for the first time, this has to be a game-changer. So, don’t think much and create a small prayer space. If you wish to bond with your in-laws, ask them for guidance. They will happily help you in setting up a perfect prayer room.

Inputs by Mr. Ashish Dhingra founder of Obsessions a home furnishing brand

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