It is not just furniture that needs maintenance, but walls and ceilings also require cleaning so that one can preserve their charm and beauty for a longer time. Furniture tends to lose their lustre over time. Hence polishing wood furniture pieces become important. Many a time, people also ill-treat furniture and its fabrics. This is most true in case of dining room furniture. However, with proper care and cleaning, furniture pieces can be efficiently maintained over the years.

Some people are concious about the space allocation and utilization in their homes keeping in mind that they will need to be cleaned and maintained regularly. Such is the planning that goes into designing a good home.

Furniture which is usually made of wood and consists of the bed, drawers, side tables, chests, mirror frames needs proper care. Mirror pieces need dry cleaning. Metal pieces should be cleaned twice once with a damp cloth and then with a dry one. Wooden and metal beds both can be cleaned regularly with a damp cotton cloth to wipe off the dust settled on them. Wooden beds may need a polish after some years to make the wood shine.

One should have indoor fountains pieces in one’s home as they act as natural air purifiers. As water circulates through the fountain, the dust and pollutants in the air are pulled out. The soothing sound of flowing water makes the environment calm and peaceful.

Side table and chests should be cleaned and wiped with a dry or a moist cotton cloth daily. This ensures that the tables do not remain dusty. In case of wooden side tables, one may need to get them polished after some time so that the shine and the glow of the wood are maintained. Special cleaning is required for bedroom for kids, as this is one room that may get dirty the most. Make sure that the furniture you select is easy to clean and does not have sharp edges.

Scrubbing and sprucing up the décor is common before Diwali. Along with the same, there are simple festive hints to add cheer to the décor. If you are buying new furniture, plan ahead and save well. Go for the branded Italian or imported furniture which with all its sleekness and style is also durable. In case you wish to just have a minimal renovation, then of course painting is a desirable option.

There are do-it-yourself ideas for cushions, wall hangings and simple artifacts that are not expensive. Prior to Diwali all the shops hold discounts and complimentary buys. This is a great help to enjoy the shopping and using a lot of elements that add life to the dull corners or windows. Use the Chinese lantern in bright hues which has utility as a décor in the living room after Diwali too.

Paint the mud lamps with acrylic colors and do some stick ons on the same. Silks and old scarves in synthetic can be used as covers for the old cushions. Do a bit of fabric paint on the old bed sheet and also use a lot of hangings on the curtain rails. Renovating the kitchen is a huge job and yet there are easy refacing in cabinets and trays. Tiles this season are of the Spanish variety and many designs are stocked for kid’s bathroom too.

Candles can be handmade, aromatic or simple white ones twined with the satin ribbon. Go for handy trays and decorations for thali that is kept close to windows. Get a painted chart board that can add interest to the entrance like a rangoli. Use wooden sticks, color them with gold or silver dustings and tie some cloth around the same to be stuck on the plain walls.