5 DIY Home Decor Ideas For 79th Independence Day of India

India is gearing up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. With a sense of freedom and unity in our hearts and minds, what better way to personalize your home than with some Independence Day DIY home decor projects?

Whether you’re just celebrating with family, or would like to display your pride of our country to visitors, preparing to Independence Day decoration can give a distinct look to your living, dining, or outdoor areas. Here are 5 unique, user-friendly patriotic home decor ideas with step-by-step instructions while using available materials. So let’s get started!

Tricolor Wall Hanging: A Beautiful Representation of Freedom

Begin with a tricolor crafts project that will be a focal point in any living room, balcony, or work area. The colors of the wall hanging project are indicative of the colors of the Indian flag, Courage (Saffron), Purity (White), and Abundance (Green). The project is easy undertake, requires no sewing, and is ideal for smaller spaces. Add your own personal touch to the hanging by adding messages or quotes from freedom fighters for deeper meaning.

Material Required

• Three pieces of fabric or crepe paper, saffron, white, and green, measuring about 1 metre
• Wooden dowel or bamboo stick, measuring approximately 1 metre in length
• String or jute rope
• Glue gun or fabric tape
• Optional: Beads or sequins or printed quotes on cardboard

Steps to Create:

1. Cut all the fabrics into long strips (10-15 cm) and layer them in flag order: saffron on top, white in the middle, green on the bottom.
2. Using glue or tape to attach strips onto the dowel, ensuring they are even spaced apart to achieve a cascading look.
3. For the Ashoka Chakra, simply draw or print out a blue wheel and glue this into the center of the white strip.
4. Tie string to both ends of the dowel and embellish with beads for a rustic look (optional).
5. Hang on the wall or door to get instantly patriotic!
6. This decoration not only brightens your space, but helps teach younger family members about the secular elements of a flag.
7. For an eco-twist, use recycled fabrics from older clothes.

Time: 30 minutes.

Cost: Under Rs. 200.