This Thursday is the Fourth of July—our nation’s
birthday—and thus, one all Americans get to celebrate as our own.
Many of us might hang the Stars and Stripes from our front doors in honor of
the day, but there are many different ways to add a dose of Americana to your
home, most of which will feel appropriate all year long.
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The Stars and Bars
Forever
Although literal, flags have a lot of beauty all their own.
Collections and groupings of vintage flags are both patriotic and
design-conscious, and make a great substitution for a traditional gallery wall
in halls, foyers and staircases.
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Alternatively, you can complement a gallery wall by subbing
a single flag in for just a few of the photos, making for a unique and thematic
display, especially if the photos are easygoing snapshots of American life,
like family road trips, baseball games and picnics.
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Artistic
Interpretations
Flags tend to come with their own rules of etiquette, so
to avoid a faux-pas and enjoy a more modern interpretation, consider a painting
inspired by (or prominently
featuring) the red, white and blue. We like the understated look the small
study painting brings to the office in this home sneak peek.
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Sporting Style
The stars and stripes certainly don’t need to be limited to
the two-dimensional. Try finding vintage objects (or create your own) that
utilize the classic motifs as decoration. Antique sporting equipment can be
great for this. Old rackets, vests, canoes and oars (seen here) can become
elements of design long past retirement when they sport a little American
style.
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Isolated pops of American flag style can be just as
impactful as the whole thing. Here vintage wood stars painted in contrasting
hues of red and blue bring a dose of old school Americana to a guest room in a
chic and surprising way. Red and blue stripes painted onto a single wall of a
powder room would have a similar effect.
How do you show off the Stars and Stripes in your home?
Canadian friends, did you decorate for Canada Day on July 1?
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