Ideas for Decorating a Patriotic Bedroom
Passionate patriots don't need to restrict their love of country to areas outside the bedroom; decorating your bedroom to celebrate your nation is an act of pride. While a patriotic bedroom communicates your pride in your country, it should also communicate a sense of cohesion and style, so choose your decorations carefully. By deciding on a decorative theme for your room, you combine the fervor of a patriot with the sensibility of an interior decorator. Does this Spark an idea?
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Color Scheme
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The obvious choice for a patriotic bedroom is decorating in your country's colors; for example, an American bedroom would be decorated in red, white and blue. Your country's flag makes a suitable focal point, particularly if you have it framed, and the colors should continue throughout the room. For example, combine blue sheets with a white comforter for a look as patriotic as it is clean and classic, and add red pops of color throughout the room -- accents like trim, a clock or printed pillowcases are just a few subtle ways you can introduce this bold color.
Antiques
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When you cherish the memories and legacies of your forefathers, decorating the bedroom with patriotic antiques is a way to celebrate your heritage and add character to your space. Choose an aspect of your past that speaks to you and your own interests, and decorate with it in mind. If you feel particularly close to your home, for example, a framed print of an old map honors where your family may have lived in previous generations. Historical antiques now function as decorations; patriotic collectibles like old coins and campaign buttons can be displayed on the wall or atop a dresser.
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Military Decor
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If your family has a rich military history, decorating the bedroom with military decor and paraphernalia honors that legacy. Arts and crafts stores often sell shadowbox frames that are specially shaped to hold triangle-folded American flags, giving you an opportunity to preserve and display this military honor. Military artifacts are another way of displaying a love of country and history -- bullets from the fields of Gettysburg, military weapons and photos of relatives in military regalia are all ways of reflecting your patriotism in your decor.
Patriotic Icons
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Every nation has its iconography, so decorate your bedroom with your own country's most iconic images to show off your patriotism. An American room may feature a painting of a bald eagle or a statuette of the Statue of Liberty, while a room celebrating Irish heritage may display a preserved shamrock. The iconography you choose depends on the parts of your nation you feel most drawn to -- even photographs of your favorite landmarks show off your love of country.
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