Durga Puja 2024: Eco-Friendly Decor Ideas For This Vibrant Festival

1. Reclaimed Wood Furniture: When putting up décor, consider the use of reclaimed or recycled wood furniture and this is a step toward encouraging sustainability. From elegant tables to stools and benches, items made of reclaimed wood give a natural feel and go well with the traditional Durga puja décor style. You can also add some old wooden cupboards or bookcases to store your diys, idols, and other decorations. To reuse furniture means getting rid of trees, and enhancing space with character and style unobtainable when furniture is bought new. (Image source: Canva)

2. Bamboo and Rattan Furniture: Bamboo and rattan are some of the most environmental resources in furniture construction. These materials are lightweight, strong, and have the advantage of being renewable and these are things that have caught her attention in making fine seating conditions or even small pandals in the house. Indoor and outdoor bamboo chairs, stools, and low tables are multipurpose. Apart from the fact that they keep the home warm with their natural texture, they are also comfortable with the Indian style of decoration and can be used for Durga Puja decorations as well. (Image source: Canva)

3. Upcycled and DIY Furniture: Again if you are low on finances or you are thinking of interesting ways to use things that are available in your home upcycled furniture can be a thrilling way to go. Outdated wooden crates can be redesigned and used as furniture either as seating or for storage. An old wooden door can become a huge Puja screen and old chairs and tables can be painted vibrant colors with non-toxic paints for festivals. Furthermore, upcycled items contribute a unique character to your home while at the same time helping to decrease pollution. (Image source: Pinterest/ carft fair)

4. Eco-friendly rugs and Carpets: If you want to be eco-friendly, you can try adding natural fiber rugs and carpets to your puja decoration ideas. Select rugs woven or made of jute, cotton, or hemp these are affordable, renewable, and are often hand-woven by local artisans. The jute rug is rather popular as its rough surface is rather rugged yet very calming and soothing to the essence of the house. Those rugs with soft textures and colors are sure to blend in with the existing furniture enhancing the mood and warmth when guests come. (Image source: Pinterest/ iRugs UK)

5. Sustainable Floor Cushions and Seating: Seated on the floor is gaining popularity more so for the informal get-togethers. You can choose big, thick floor cushions made of organic cotton or linen and stuffed with green materials like wool or kapok. Use low-reclaimed wood tables with these cushions for a comfy traditional form of seating. It's such a simple and convenient way of arranging floor seating in a family pack for pooja rituals or casual family meetings during the auspicious days of a festival. (Image source: Pinterest/ Aztec House)

6. Eco-Friendly Lighting: While vibrancy transforms the atmosphere during Durga Puja, lighting, particularly, can be made more environmentally friendly via the use of energy-saving options. One choice would be the use of LED bulbs which are more environmentally friendly compared to the ordinary bulbs that one uses. For a more traditional appeal, earthen diyas (clay lamps) or lanterns made of bamboo or wood will also suit the occasion. In a similar line, string lights using bulbs that are solar-powered can liven the environmentally friendly aspects of your home. Apart from the aestheticism that these features bring, they also act to lower your energy bill. (Image source: Pinterest/ TOP LAMP)

7. Handcrafted Furniture Accents: Furthering your Durga Puja space, consider decorative Day handcraft furniture accents like wooden, bamboo, or metal trays, stools, or side tables. Often appealing to local designers and craftsmen, these pieces provide a touch of originality to the home and are quite fashionable. These small accessories can serve as the ideal bases for floral arrangements, diyas, or even the image of the deity itself. (Image source: Pinterest/ Etsy)

Inputs By: Raghunandan Saraf, Founder & CEO of Saraf Furniture (Image source: Canva)