Budget thoda tight hai? No problem. Let’s make your dining table look shaandar with simple jugaad & style!
You know how guests come over and you suddenly realise —
“Yaar, table ka kuch toh karna hai… par kya?”
New crockery? Too expensive.
Fancy decor? Time nahi hai.
Professional styling? Budget ke bahar.
But here’s the good news —
You don’t need 10,000 rupees or an interior designer to give your dining table that wow vibe.
With a little DIY, some desi creativity, and a few things lying around your house —
You can totally transform your dining space into something that feels warm, festive, and very you.
Let’s talk simple, beautiful DIY table decor ideas that look expensive but cost next to nothing.
🌿 1. Dupatta Se Runner – Your Mom’s Old Wardrobe = Goldmine
That cotton dupatta with block prints? Or the silk one from your cousin’s wedding?
Perfect DIY runner.
Just fold it lengthwise and place it across the table.
Add two katoris with floating candles — done.
✅ Low effort, high charm
✅ Gives festive feels
✅ Cost = ₹0 (you already have it!)
📸 Image suggestion: A dining table with a colourful dupatta runner and small brass bowls
🪔 2. Glass Bottles + Fairy Lights = Instant Mood
Empty wine bottle? Sprite bottle? Don’t throw!
Remove the label, wash it, insert fairy lights.
Keep 2-3 bottles of different sizes in the centre. Add marigold petals or mogra around it.
It looks like you spent hours… but took 5 minutes.
Bonus: Use yellow fairy lights – they’re vastu-friendly and give a warm glow
🏺 3. Mitti Ka Magic – Use Clay Diyas, Kulhads, or Terracotta Bowls
Get a pack of 6 mitti diyas (₹30) or use kulhads.
Paint them with white and gold, or keep them raw for a rustic feel.
Fill them with water, drop a rose petal, and place one on each placemat.
Suddenly, your table feels like a calm, artsy cafe in Jaipur.
🍋 4. Seasonal Basket in the Centre
Get one small bamboo basket or tray (₹100-150).
Fill it with whatever is fresh and available:
- Summer: Nimbu, mint, tulsi
- Monsoon: Elaichi chai ingredients, dried flowers
- Winter: Cinnamon, cloves, oranges
- Festivals: Diyas, genda, camphor
The basket stays, you just change the inside. Easy-peasy.
📸 Image suggestion: Basket with lemons and mint leaves in centre of a simple wooden table
🎨 5. Coasters from Old Saree Borders
Cut round pieces of thick cardboard.
Glue fabric or old saree borders on top. Add a clear varnish (or plastic wrap) to make them durable.
They’ll look handcrafted — because they are!
Bonus: This is a great activity with kids on weekends.
🪵 6. Chopping Board = Desi Platter Base
Place your wooden chopping board in the centre of your table.
Add small jars – achar, salt-pepper, candles, or dry fruits.
Looks curated. Feels homely. Works daily.
🧘♀️ Quick Vastu Touches You Can Try
- Add water element (like a bowl with petals) in the centre for positive flow
- Keep salt with haldi in a small bowl – brings balance
- Avoid keeping the table cluttered – clean table = peaceful meals
- Use brass or copper over plastic for harmony
🎨 Themes You Can Try (Desi Yet Stylish!)
- South Indian Calm: Banana leaf runner, brass diyas
- Rajasthani Folk: Bandhej patterns, mirror work coasters
- Cafe Modern: Wooden trays, mint jars, white candles
- Bengali Adda Style: Red-and-white linens, mishti bowls, tulsi pot
🎯 So What’s The Big Idea?
Your dining table doesn’t need to be big, expensive, or “designer.”
It just needs to feel like you.
A little love. A little desi jugaad. And you’re good to go.
And if you ever feel like doing more, or want someone to help you with the entire space…
→ Drop us a message.
At Behomly, we help homeowners bring their vibe into every corner of the house — without burning a hole in their pocket.
Because honestly?
Good design isn’t expensive. It’s thoughtful.
