Are you a red, white, and blue hard core? If so, then your country needs you to stand up and show your true colors to the world. This can be easily achieved by celebrating all things American with your home decorating plans. Believe it or not patriotism is a thing of post 9-11 America and the way you decorate your home can let the world know exactly where your true beliefs lie.
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Hanging Flags on every Window
There are many things you can do to bring Old Glory front and center in your home that don't require you to hang your furniture with American flags or hang flags on every window. In fact, most would dislike that particular practice.
One thing that can be said without fail is that nothing can change the overall impression a room gives as complete as a bucket of paint and a brush. In other words, the best place to start is often the walls of your home.
Painting Walls with flags
Painting a red and ornate background in blue and white makes a bold and powerful statement. It's also a rather lovely statement if you pick the right colors of red, white, and blue.
Hanging stars on the wall
Apart from paint, there are all kinds of rustic decor that would complement a patriotic theme quite well. From stars designed to hang on the wall to patchwork quilts in these patriotic shades and quilt shelves that can stand on the wall or hang on the wall.
Blankets are an excellent choice for bringing color into a room as well as an excellent method of adding warmth. In addition to many quilts, there are also plenty of quilts and blankets that can bring these colors front and center in almost any room in the house.
Sticking knick knacks on furniture
In addition to the walls, furniture can be painted to match the walls and any other colors you wish to incorporate into the room. There is nothing better than walking into a house that has its full patriotic splendor shining for the whole world to see.
This is a beautiful thing made even more poignant now that the initial wave of patriotism after the September 11 attacks has somewhat faded. For those who are truly patriots, there are few better ways to show it than by making your home a testament to your patriotism.
Light a candle
Candles are another great way to show your patriotic spirit. Red, white, and blue candles come in many beautiful styles, sizes, and fragrances. You should be able to find something suitable in this color combination if you are thorough enough.
More importantly, fragrances are a great (and often overlooked) way to add another dimension to your home decorating efforts. If you want to really make the impression burn apple pie scented candles regularly so that your home almost always smells American like apple pie.
In addition to candles of course there are fragrance warmers, air sprays, and boiling pots where these scents can be found (especially if you prefer a layering effect of scents in your home).
Whether you simply love the look of patriot blue or you feel that you are a true American, there are few wrong reasons to incorporate the red, white, and blue colors that represent America into your home decor. Patriotism seems to be a dead art once again; perhaps your bold statement can inspire others to do the same.
