Things You'll Need:
- Paint or wall coverings
- Americana decorations
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Step 1
Color it patriotic with red, white and blue. Paint in any one of those three colors. Or, find wallpaper that incorporates the colors. It does not have to look like you mother's country decor (unless you love it, too). Use bold strips and checks. Even a graphic design in one, two, or all three of the colors in a great backdrop for a contemporary Americana. If bold colors are a little scary, use the colors or red, white and blue as accents against neutral wall coloring. Beige, gray or a mellow yellow allow your patriotic décor stand out.
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Step 2
What is Americana or Patriotic decor without a flag?Wave the flag proudly. What is Americana or Patriotic décor without a flag? Hang an antique flag over the fireplace or a flag crafted from weathered wood fence pickets. Use small flags in a vase instead of flowers or throw flag inspired pillows on your living room sofa and chairs. Create flag-themed shower curtain or decorate a birdhouse with the red, white and blue of Old Glory.
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Step 3
Write your declaration of independence on the wall. Use stencils to write out the words to the Pledge of Allegiance around your living room wall. Or use signs with patriotic sayings, such as "Glory, Liberty, Freedom and Independence" or "United We Stand." The signs can be a fun do-it-yourself project or you can find many handcrafted decorations on the Internet.
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Step 4
Display the stars and strips your waySalute the stars and strips proudly. Use fabrics, wall coverings, artwork and decorations that feature strips and stars. Hang tin stars on the wall and slipcover a chair in strips. Use throws and quilts to add splashes of color. Just keep to the color scheme of red, white and blue and everything will look like you planned it.
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Step 5
Add George Washington to your Americana decorHail to the President or even Uncle Sam. Start a collection based on your favorite President. You have 44 presidents, so who is your favorite. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Obama? Presidential memorabilia can be found at dollar stores or on the Internet. And, remember, the best deals can be found at closeout sales after the presidential holidays.
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Step 6
Happiness is Americana decorPursue you happiness to decorate with Americana. It is what you want to make it. Mix up old and new. Folk art and modern posters. Do not be afraid to add the unexpected. Mix a French blue and white toile with red stripped twill, throw on a rustic flag pillow and you have Americana.
