Make your home feel extra celebratory with these patriotic decor ideas!
Red, white, and blue isn’t usually the color combination that I decorate with, but during this time of the year, I love to see the Stars and Stripes incorporated into living spaces, so today we’re sharing some of our favorite patriotic decor ideas with you!
Bringing patriotic decor into your home is so easy with festive pillows, outdoor decor, and Stars and Stripes furniture. These ideas will make your home feel extra celebratory during the summer months!
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I love Stars and Stripes pillows on this sofa! It’s such an easy way to add patriotic touches to a space, and they can be stored away to be brought out each year.
Patriotic pillows look fabulous inside, but I also love them outside on the patio furniture!
via House Beautiful
I can remember spending 30 seconds every day during my childhood pledging allegiance to the American flag, as I’m sure many of you do, as well.
However, there are many that don’t know how the American flag came to be.
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It turns out that our red, white, and blue symbol of freedom has gone through many changes over the years. And there are a lot of people that helped it become the staple that it is today.
One steadfast rule of thumb is that the flag should never be used for upholstery or pillows. Thankfully, Stars and Stripes fabric can be found on Amazon, (red stripe and stars) making it easy to reupholster a chair or footstool for that patriotic feel.
I adore this chair from Chair Whimsy every time I see it. Not only is it French in design, but the patriotic fabric is stunning.
I recently found a very shabby French chair at an estate sale and I finally got around to giving it my own “patriotic” makeover! You can see it HERE.
via Chair Whimsy
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag for the new nation, which stated: “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
via Common Ground
Even though many historians believe the 13 stars (representing the original colonies) and stripes were designed by New Jersey Congressman Francis Hopkinson, and sewn by Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, technically there’s no written record of this.
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The large Euro pillows on this bed are amazing, and I also spy a grain sack pillow in the back with red stripes. They work perfectly together.
via House Beautiful
I also love the idea of draping a patriotic blanket or throw over the end of the bed or on a chair.
via Amazon
via Royal Art Palace
Today’s flag design was done by Robert G. Heft, a 17 year old. Heft is credited with designing the current 50-star flag as a high school class project.
Interestingly enough, he received a B−, but his teacher later raised it to an A after the design was selected by congress.
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Another easy centerpiece by simply using mini American flags.
I have to say that it’s hard to concentrate on the flags with those stunning chandeliers hanging over the table. They are gorgeous!
via Liz Marie Blog
The first recorded use of fringe was in 1835, but the Army didn’t use it until 1895. Today, there’s no specific law surrounding it, except an opinion of the attorney general from 1928, which states it’s up to the discretion of the President.
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This petite chest is so pretty with the hand painted flag design on the front. I love all the gold hardware and accents.
via Pinterest
The American flag also inspired our National Anthem.
Francis Scott Key was so inspired after seeing the American flag flying over Baltimore’s Fort McHenry after a British bombardment in 1814, that he wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
It later became our national anthem in 1931.
Similarly, James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy wrote The Pledge of Allegiance in honor of the flag in 1892, which was first published in a magazine called “The Youth’s Companion”.
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Decorating the patio or porch for the 4th of July holiday is perhaps my favorite way to decorate. The bunting, pillow, and mini flags makes everything instantly festive and screams “Summer”!
This is a look that I think you could leave out all summer long. It evokes memories of hot dogs on the grill, hand churned ice cream, and sparklers!
via Pottery Barn
There actually was a real “Old Glory”. Back in 1824, a sea captain named William Driver dubbed a 10-by-17-foot flag “Old Glory.”
After the Civil War, his daughter and niece feuded over which of them owned the original flag. So in 1922, both flags were hung in the National Museum of American History, where they remain today.
On August 3, 1949, President Harry S. Truman officially declared June 14 as Flag Day. Today, people hold parades in honor of it, with the oldest parade taking place in Fairfield, Washington.
via Pinterest
Other Patriotic holidays:
Memorial Day: Observed on the last Monday in May, the day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military.
Flag Day: Observed on June 14th, it’s a day that honors our national flag
4th of July: Celebrated annually, it marks the day that the United States officially became it’s own nation.
Patriot Day: Observed on September 11th in honor of those who perished in the terrorist attacks of 911.
Veteran’s Day: Observed on November 11th, the day honors military members of the United States Armed Forces.
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I hope you enjoyed reading about some of the history of our American flag, and how it came to be, as well as seeing some of the beautiful ways to decorate with this iconic symbol.
Cheers, Cindy
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Everything you’ve gathered is so beautiful. I love decorating for the 4th and summer in general! Happy Independence Day to you!
Have a great 4th of July, Leslie Anne!
All the decor in each picture is lovely. Love all the red, white and blue. Happy 4th Cyndi.
Thank you, Cherry! Have a great 4th of July!
So informative! And beautiful pics. I look foward to upur blogs. Ty!
Fantastic! Love them all! Thanks for posting!
Whole decor are looking soo beautiful, specially love the patriotic fabric chair it is awesome and cute. Amazingly done dear.
I love the patriotic decor, so festive, yet so classic. It’s just beautiful. Happy Fourth of July!
Thank you, Renae! Happy 4th!
This could be your best post ever. Thanks so much for the research and sharing. I’m telling ya’, it makes me want to redecorate with red, WHITE & BLUE!
Thanks for commenting Deb! Happy 4th!
What a beautiful, encouraging post! I loved everything about it. Thank you and Happy 4th!
Thank you for commenting, Robin! Happy 4th of July!
Cindy, that was a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing the history of the American flag…truly a symbol of freedom, courage and faith in the American people…
Thank you, Lina! Happy 4th of July!
Good evening. What fabric was used in the patriotic chair at the top of the page? Thank you. Enjoy a Blessed day.
Hi Chris! The chair is not ours, however I believe the fabric is from Etsy.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Thank you for the information as well as the beautiful ways to recognize our Flag.
Thank you Cindy!
Happy 4th to all! Yes, I love the flag chair, which is beautifully upholstered.
I agree Cindy that French chair is the best
Thank you for the inspirational post.
Great post, and Happy 4th
Cindy – beautiful and thank you for taking the time to assemble all of that useful and heart warming background and history of our flag and our union! Hurrah! P.
I’m so happy to be an 83 year old American
Thank you for sharing, great information, Have a Happy and Blessed 4th of July.
Great article! Happy 4th Cindy!
Thank you for the interesting article. I want the flag painted chest!
Yes, thank you for the beautiful pictures of “Our Flag” and the history of it also. I am with you, I love the chair…very inspiring.
Thank you, Cindy, for the informative history and symbolism of our flag. It’s nice to be reminded of the thought processes that went into the design over 200 years ago.
The patriotic decorating pictures are a special touch ! Beautiful.
Happy Fourth
Thank you for this beautiful and informative post Cindy. Happy 4th of July to you and your family!
Thank you for this informative post. Happy Fourth of July.