Diwali is that time of the year when every space of your home or office needs sparkle. Whether you use diyas, fairy lights, or rangoli, you can create a festive atmosphere that is both elegant and inviting.
But one thing that is often overlooked is your walls and floors. The right tiles can act as the perfect backdrop for your festive décor, reflecting light and amplifying the glow of the season.
Whether you’re decorating your living room, redoing your pooja corner, or giving your balcony a festive touch, here are the best Diwali decoration ideas for home, inspired by five timeless tile colors: white, grey, blue, beige, and brown.
1. White Tiles for a Peaceful Festive Mood
White tiles are like blank canvases that can easily be transformed into a festive stage. With colorful diyas, marigold flowers, and fairy lights, you can create a beautiful Instagram-worthy backdrop.
Before decorating your space, remember that your tile finish can completely change the mood of your room.
Tile Finish
Look & Feel
Recommended Lighting
High-Gloss Finish
Shiny and reflective, it instantly brightens up your room and enhances festive sparkle.
Pair with warm lighting — diyas, candles, or yellow fairy lights — to create a cozy and glowing ambiance.
Matte Finish
Soft and elegant, it gives your space a subtle, sophisticated charm.
Pair with white fairy lights or cool lighting to maintain a calm, modern festive vibe.
Space / Tip
Festive Styling Ideas
Style Tip
Pair white floor tiles with metallic accents like gold candle stands, copper vases, and bright cushions. Add a colorful rug or throw to create contrast.
Pick warm-toned lighting — string lights, traditional diyas, or candles for a soft, glowing feel.
Pooja Area
Use white wall tiles as a backdrop for your mandir. Decorate with marigold garlands and brass diyas to enhance the divine feel.
2. Grey Tiles for a Colorful Festive Feel
Grey tile has been on top of interior design trends for years now and there is no sign of it going away! Whether it is grey wall tiles or grey floor tiles, it can work with both modern and traditional diwali décor ideas.
Space / Tip
Festive Styling Ideas
Style Tip
Mustard cushions, brass lamps, and warm drapes create a cozy yet festive vibe.
Add colorful decorative items like red or gold candles, marigold flowers, or bright lanterns.
Space / Tip
Festive Styling Ideas
Style Tip
Mustard cushions, brass lamps, and warm drapes create a cozy yet festive vibe.
Add colorful decorative items like red or gold candles, marigold flowers, or bright lanterns.
Living Room
Use patterned grey tiles in the living room. Adding diyas or fairy lights in the corners will create a warm, welcoming glow.
Check out these simple hacks for grey tiles on ourYouTube Shorts video — quick ideas to make your space Diwali-ready in minutes!
3. Elegant Blue Tiles for a Festive Touch
Blue tiles are calming and sophisticated, wherever they may be. If you’ve created a blue accent wall or reading nook, then less is more to make your space Pinterest-perfect.
Style / Tip
Festive Styling Ideas
Style Tip
Create a focal point with patterned blue wall tiles — Moroccan, geometric, or mosaic designs — and add soft white lights to make your space sparkle with a festive, elegant charm.
Living Room
Complement blue tiles with silver diyas, silver cushions, and colorful rangolis.
4. Beige Tiles for a Subtly Festive Glow
Soft and stylish, beige tiles are perfect for getting understated elegance. They paired beautifully with festive lighting and décor, especially when they are highlighted with warm yellow lights or surrounded by golden accents.
Area / Inspiration
Festive Styling Ideas
Living Room
Beige floor tiles create a cozy foundation. Add gold or pastel cushions, floating candles, and fairy lights to complete the festive look.
Balcony or Terrace
Beige tiles glow beautifully under warm yellow lights — add lanterns, diyas, and potted plants for an inviting outdoor corner.
Décor Tip
Beige complements every festive color, from deep maroon and emerald green to bright orange and gold.
5. Wooden Tiles for a Natural Festive Touch
Nothing matches the warmth and authenticity of wooden tiles. They combine the rustic charm of real wood with the easy maintenance of tiles — perfect for creating a homely, festive ambiance.
Space / Tip
Festive Styling Ideas
Living Room
Pair wooden floor tiles with brass diyas, jute rugs, and traditional cushions for an earthy festive setting.
Bedroom
Add candles, fairy lights, and golden curtains to accentuate the wood tones for cozy Diwali evenings.
Outdoor Spaces
Wooden tiles at the entrance look magical when lined with lanterns or floral rangolis.
We hope you found our ideas useful! If you want your home to be just as beautiful, then look no further. Try these simple styling tips that can create a festive setting in just few easy steps.
Prerna Sharma boasts 12 years of comprehensive experience in content creation and marketing strategies. For the past two years, she has served as the Content Website Editor at Orientbell Tiles, where she has been instrumental in shaping engaging online narratives. Prerna's expertise has been honed through impactful roles at CyberMedia, HT Media, and NIIT University. She holds an MBA in International Business from Amity International Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Asia Pacific Institute of Management.
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