Every home has a rhythm. And your table likely reflects that rhythm. Maybe it’s dressed in a cotton runner, with your favourite ceramic plates and a simple vase of flowers. That’s your baseline. That’s your everyday.

Before we add anything festive, take a moment to look at your current setup. What’s already working? The warmth of wood, the softness of linen, the muted tones of your dinnerware - these are all part of your home’s story.

The goal isn’t to replace them but to build on them. A good Diwali table starts with what’s real. Your style, your textures, your tone.

If you’re using neutral or earthy dinnerware (say, a set of beige or charcoal plates from our Ceramic Collection), you already have the perfect foundation. These tones allow the metallics and florals we’ll add later to truly shine.

Now, we bring in the glow.

There’s a reason brass has been part of Indian homes for centuries. It carries light beautifully. When paired with natural materials, it doesn’t just sparkle; it warms.

Start small. A single brass urli filled with water, floating flowers, and tealights instantly shifts the energy of the table. Alternatively you can use our Lotus centrepiece. Place at the centre, and you have a glowing anchor.

If your table is long, use repetition. Line up three or five small brass tealight holders down the length of the table, alternating them with little clusters of flowers of your choice in glass bud vases. The symmetry creates rhythm, while the alternating textures (metal and bloom and glass) create interest.

And don’t underestimate the charm of diyas. Even simple clay ones, when grouped together, bring a handmade beauty that no electric light can replicate. Choose unscented diyas if you’re serving food. You want their light, not their fragrance, to take centre stage.

Here’s where the transformation really takes shape.

You don’t need to pull out an entirely new set of linens or buy a gold-plated dinner set (unless you want to, of course). Diwali beauty is all about the art of swapping.

Replace your regular table runner with one in deeper tones. Think rust, mustard, emerald, or indigo. These colours pair beautifully with brass and candlelight. If your table is wooden, even a folded silk dupatta can double up as a runner.

Add cloth napkins in complementary shades. They instantly make your table look considered and cohesive. Tie them with twine and tuck in a sprig of tulsi or rosemary or a flower bud for a personal, fragrant touch.

Layering adds depth. It is the difference between a functional table and a festive one. Stack your dinner plate with a smaller salad plate or bowl on top. Use a contrasting texture if possible, for example, a matte ceramic on a glossy base, or vice versa.

If you have a mix of brass or kansa serveware, now’s the time to bring them out. Use a kansa bowl for nuts or dry fruits, a brass platter for sweets, or a metallic tray to hold diyas and flowers. The gentle gleam of metal against soft textiles instantly says “celebration.”

Play with verticality. Not everything has to sit flat on the table. Add tall candle stands, for example, our Lotus Brass Sticks or Daisy candelabra in between low bowls and vases of flowers. This variation in height makes your table visually dynamic.

If your setup is minimal, even a single tall vase with loose, fresh stems (like tuberose, marigold, or eucalyptus) can make a big impact.

You don’t need to buy everything new. Maybe that brass bowl you use for fruits can hold flowers tonight. Or the glass tumblers from your morning routine can become tea light holders.

Once your base is ready, look at the smaller details; the ones that make your guests pause and smile.

Add a little name card to each place setting, handwritten on a piece of recycled paper. Scatter rose petals lightly around your centerpiece (not too many! we want charm, not chaos).

If your celebration involves food, think of how the dishes will sit within this setup. The colour of your food can complement the decor, for example, saffron-hued sweets, green chutneys, silver-coated laddoos, each adding to the palette of the night.

Lighting, too, makes a difference. Turn off the harsh ceiling lights and let your diyas, candles, and lamps take over. The dance of shadows across plates and petals will do more than any decor element could.

Music helps too. Soft classical tunes, lo-fi instrumentals, or even old Hindi tracks can make the space feel alive.

And lastly, fragrance. Burn a stick of sandalwood or light a soy candle in a subtle scent like vetiver or jasmine. It’s a quiet detail, but it anchors everything.

When it comes to Diwali, it’s easy to get caught up in abundance. But beauty doesn’t always need to shout; sometimes, it whispers.

The best tables are not the ones overloaded with glitter and gold but the ones that feel intimate. Where every diya feels placed with thought, and every flower feels loved.

Remember! it’s not about perfection, it’s about presence. The ten minutes you take to set your table aren’t just about creating a picture-perfect moment; they’re about slowing down, noticing, and celebrating the art of togetherness.

At Fleck, we believe that your home should look like you - a blend of warmth, intention, and small imperfections that make it real. Whether you choose brass or ceramic, bold or subtle, let it tell your story.

So, as you light the first diya this Diwali, pause for a second. Look at your table, your own canvas of joy, and let it remind you that beauty truly lies in simplicity.