6 ways to get your home festive-ready

Go woody
There's a certain timelessness and grace to wood. Whether you use wood on floors, room walls, it adds character to your home. If you are looking at giving your home a serious festive upgrade now - go woody.

Go for a centrepiece
An attractive centerpiece on your coffee table or dining room table is an easy way to make a big impact. You could keep a candle-stand or an elaborate flower vase. You could also add festive touches to the centerpiece with antique lamps or vases and place a mirror at the back. Mirrors soften the room, and add glitter and light to it.

Scented candles
Beyonce loves vanilla candles; Oprah Winfrey loves soy candles, Taylor Swift swears by scented candles. Everyone is in love with scented candles for their homes. Do you like the smell of forests or a jasmine fragrance? Light the candle only for half an hour in the morning and evening, as the fragrance is quite concentrated. The chemistry of smell will make you feel happier and lighter. You can go for organic candles. Or use an orange peel, add oil and light the flame. You can also use a coconut shell as a candle.

Deck the Walls
Try to do something interesting with your walls - it reflects the perfect festive spirit. Be a DIY-er and try some interesting wall art with colours and calligraphy. Play with patterns, texture and colour. Interesting texturing on the walls with layering pieces gives you more to look at. So, go ahead and layer.

Think in Layers
Use objects with different heights to make your home interesting. How you decide the placement of paintings, books on the mantelpiece - all of this adds character to your room.

Everyday Items with a Festive Flair
You can do small everyday things to prep your home for the festive season - all this without too much effort. Start polishing your metalware. Toss a few pillows on the couch, add some greenery and flowers to your vases, put some lanterns around.