01What this prompt does
This prompt turns your actual room photo into a Diwali decor preview — fairy lights, torans, urlis and diyas placed in your real space, not a catalogue fantasy. Because it works from your photo, the suggestions respect your layout: lights go where you have shelves, the rangoli lands at your actual entrance. The second half of the prompt is the practical bit: a sorted list of what to DIY versus what to buy, so the vision becomes a shopping list instead of just a pretty picture.
02Tips to get the best result
- Photograph the room in daylight with everything visible — the AI can only decorate what it can see.
- Tidy first, prompt second: clutter in the source photo becomes clutter with fairy lights on it.
- Ask for a budget version in a follow-up ('now redo it under Rs 1000 using mostly DIY') — the model is surprisingly good at cheap alternatives.
- Do one room per prompt run; whole-house prompts spread the decor thin and vague.
- Save the 'to buy' list and take it to the market — it is genuinely usable as a shopping list.
03How to use it (3 steps)
- Take a clear, well-lit photo of the room you want to decorate and upload it to Gemini.
- Paste the decor prompt above and review the visualised makeover.
- Use the DIY-vs-buy list it returns as your actual Diwali decor plan.
04Frequently asked questions
Will the decor match my room's actual size?−
Yes — because it edits your photo rather than generating from scratch, proportions, furniture and layout stay true to your room.
Can it work for rented homes or small flats?+
Absolutely — mention 'renter-friendly, no drilling, small 1BHK' in the prompt and it will favour removable, compact decor.
Does it handle balconies or entrances?+
Yes. Upload a photo of the balcony or entrance specifically for the best results — one space per run.
Which app should I use?+
Gemini's image editing is best at keeping your room's structure intact while adding decor. The planning list works in any chat AI.
Updated on 29 September 2026 · Free to use
