As India’s festival season sparkles into full swing, the country’s most iconic homes become glowing, flower-drenched masterclasses in festive décor.
From Shah Rukh Khan’s sea-facing Mannat to the opulent towers of Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia, celebrity residences often set the stage for the season’s most dazzling design trends.
But behind the Instagram-perfect visuals lie real ideas that everyday homebuyers can borrow. Because when the stars light up their homes, they’re also handing out a subtle design playbook. So, what exactly can homeowners and décor lovers learn from Bollywood’s A-listers and India’s elite this festive season?
Lights & Luxe
Each year, Shah Rukh & Gauri Khan’s iconic Mannat becomes a beacon for fans and photographers alike. The bungalow’s façade, wrapped in shimmering strings of lights, transforms into a nighttime spectacle. Gauri Khan, in a media interaction had said that her focus for Diwali décor is on filling the house with plenty of lights and an extra sparkle.
Idea: The right lighting can completely change a space, whether it’s a canopy of lights above, tea lights along a garden path, or Edison bulbs strung across a balcony, each adds instant charm.
Flower Power
The Bachchans, another Bollywood dynasty, go the elegant route. Their home, Jalsa, is annually swathed in marigolds and traditional lanterns. Decorating just one wall or entryway with flowers can create a striking focal point in your home.
And then there’s the Ambanis, whose Diwali décor defines extravagance. Their 27-story home Antilia regularly features floral installations that seem fit for royalty: floral walls and chandeliers.
Idea: While the scale is unmatchable, the idea is accessible. Covering a small feature wall with marigold strings or lining a puja area with real or faux blooms adds instant richness without needing a mansion-sized budget. A small floral arch at your entrance can make a powerful visual and spiritual statement.
Colourful Rangoli
Priyanka Chopra once shared how she filled her Upper East Side apartment with Rangolis of marigolds and sparkling lights to capture the warmth of Diwali. She also recalled the emotional memory of making rangolis with her father during her childhood, a tradition that made the festival deeply personal. She said, “I think my fondest memories of celebrating this holiday as a child were probably making rangolis with my dad. He was very artistic and we used to sit on the floor together and construct these patterns.”
Idea: Rangoli traditionally made on the entrance of homes can now be part of your home décor on cabinet unit top, in foyer or living room made with colored powders, flower petalsand even fairy lights.
Colourful Stylish
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra welcomed Ganpati with a decor theme built around beige, gold, red, and green hues. The idol was framed with scrolls inscribed with shlokas, giving the space both a festive and devotional aura. The combination of rich colours and sacred text created an ambience that felt warm, elegant, and spiritually resonant. The design doubled as décor and devotion.
Salman Khan’s family, too, goes all-out welcoming Ganpati during festive time with red rose backdrops and a striking white-and-gold idol setup. The contrast created visual drama and spiritual focus, proving that color coordination matters. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday’s yellow-only marigold wall showed that monotone doesn’t mean boring; it can be bold, bright, and rooted in tradition.
Kriti Sanon and her sister Nupur Sanon have often embraced a rustic theme for styling a decorative wall with brass bells and wooden elements that evoked the serene charm of traditional temple motifs. The earthy, understated design created a devotional yet elegant atmosphere – a look captured and shared widely on Pinterest.
Idea: The festive styling should tell a story. Even a framed prayer, a deity painting, or a traditional motif can turn a space into a sanctum.
So, What Do All These Celebrity Home’s Ideas That We Can Copy
Flowers are foundational. Whether real or high-quality faux, blooms add instant richness. Try clustering them around a mirror, doorway, or mandap.
Lighting transforms. Experiment with layers such as ceiling canopies, floor-level diyas, or corner lamps to add character to your space.
Consistency counts. Stick to a few color tones – red and gold for grandeur, green and beige for earthiness, or even a monochrome floral setup for maximum impact.
Mix tradition with trend. Use brass bells, framed scriptures, or temple-style carvings in creative new ways.
Keep it personal. Displaying heirloom pieces, photos from past celebrations, or handmade décor by your kids adds a personal touch to your festive home decor.
A beautifully designed festive home doesn’t need to be famous; it just needs to feel like a celebration. And in that, celebrities are showing us more than just décor. They’re showing us how to make our homes feel truly alive for the festivals we hold dear.
