About Pirate Theme Decor

Pirates are outlaws of the sea. Heroes or villains, pirates are popular characters in history, literature and movies. Pirate theme decor offers a chance for swashbuckling parties. It sparks imaginary jaunts in treasure hunting and high seas adventure. Fortunately, pirate decor is easy to bring into a home or garden.

Pirate Themes

Pirate decor may be general or specific to a theme. Historical pirate style is based on eras such as ancient Viking pirates and Phoenician raiders. Patriotic themes feature Revolutionary War privateers who raided enemy ships. Villain pirates such as Blackbeard represent more bloodthirsty piracy. Literature and movie pirate themes center on fictional piracy like Treasure Island and Pirates of the Caribbean. Storybook pirates and buccaneers in Peter Pan and other youth books offer simple characters or cartoon scenes suited to children.

Party Decor

Pirate decor for parties is fast and simple. Party stores carry plastic swords, eye patches, skull and crossbones decorations and thematic paper supplies. Choose placemats with treasure maps or pirate sailing routes. Black and white streamers or plastic rope mimic pirate ship rigging. Colorful card cutouts of pirate ships, treasure chests and parrots decorate walls and windows. Pirate bags spill gold coin chocolates. Centerpiece treasure chests hold party favors.

Garden Decor

Pirate garden accents are suited to fern grottos, rock gardens and desert corners. Tuck misting nozzles or drip emitters around decorative pirate ships or treasure chests. Pet stores and aquarium suppliers are good sources for waterproof pirate and aquatic accessories. Create wrecked ship sites in rockeries. Use wood scraps to make a wrecked hull or half-buried ship mast. Toy stores and party suppliers offer Jolly Roger flags and pirate skeleton figures for outdoor decorations.

Patio Decor

A patio or deck can be converted into a seasonal pirate hangout. Make informal patio tables with large wood cable spools or wide planks on saw horses. Use wood nail or wine barrels topped with chair cushions for seats. The patio or deck railing can be made with brown rope swags attached to wood posts. Hang signs with painted or decoupage pirate slogans and graphics. Replica cannons painted with pirate flags can share space with crude wood-style storage bins. Visit a boat supplier or garden center for various anchors, hooks and chain supplies.

Room Decor

Create an indoor pirate nook with wall-mounted maps and posters. Hang pirate flags behind desks and use pegs to display swords, plastic muskets or truncheons on the wall. Use old wood planks for framing pictures. Nautical shops and boat suppliers often carry pirate flags, signs and mats. For child rooms, choose cartoon pirate characters for bedding and nightlights. Use wallpaper accents and framed graphics of pirate ships, mermaids and sea scenes. A lamp becomes a pirate lamp by adding decals or drawing designs on the paper shade. Children enjoy using treasure chests for toy storage.

Resources

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