Are you hard core red, white, and blue? If so, then your
country needs you to stand up and present your true colors to
the world. This can be easily accomplished by celebrating
everything American with your home decorating plans. Believe it
or not patriotic is the thing to be in post 9-11 America and the
way you decorate your home can let the world know exactly where
your true convictions lie.
There are many things you can do to bring Old Glory front and
center within your home that do not require you to drape your
furniture with the American flag or having the flag hanging in
every window. In fact, most would frown on that particular
practice. One thing that can be said without fail though is that
nothing can change the overall impression a room gives as
completely as a bucket of paint and a brush. In other words, the
best place to begin is often with the walls of your home.
Painting a backdrop of red and trimming with blue and white
makes a bold and powerful statement. It's also a rather lovely
statement if you choose the correct shades of red, white, and
blue.
In addition to paint there are all kinds of country style décor
that would compliment a patriotic theme quite nicely. From stars
that are designed to hang on the wall to patchwork quilts in
these patriotic shades and a quilt rack that can either stand
against the wall or hang on the wall. Quilts are outstanding
choices to bring colors into a room as well as an excellent
method for adding warmth. In addition to many quilts there are
also plenty of throws and blankets that can bring these colors
front and center in almost any room of the home.
In addition to walls, furniture can be painted in order to match
the walls and other colors you'd like to incorporate into the
room. There is nothing quite like walking into a home that has
its full patriotic splendor shining for all the world to see.
It's a beautiful thing made even more poignant now that the
initial wave of patriotism following the September 11th attacks
has faded somewhat. For those that are true patriots there are
few better ways to show that than by making your home a
testament of your patriotism.
Candles are another great way to display your patriotic spirit.
Red, white, and blue candles are made in many wonderful styles,
sizes, and fragrances. You should be able to find something
appropriate in this color combination if you look hard enough.
More importantly, fragrance is a great (and often overlooked)
way to add another dimension to your home decorating endeavors.
If you want to truly make an impression burn apple pie scented
candles on a regular basis so that your home almost always
smells as American as apple pie. In addition to candles of
course there are fragrance warmers, air sprays, and simmering
pots in which this scent can be found (particularly if you
prefer a scent layering affect in your home).
Whether you simply like the look of patriot blue or you feel
that you are a true American through and through there are very
few wrong reasons to incorporate the red, white, and blue that
represents America into your home décor. Patriotism seems to be
a dieing art once again; perhaps your bold statement can inspire
others to do the same.