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Patriotic Home Accents for Kitchen Decor

Patriotic décor combines a country design with various Americana styles. The basis of Americana decorating is patriotic colors, which are the main colors of the U.S. flag - red, white and blue. You can go for the bright color scheme matching the colors of the flag or a more colonial look with dark, rich varieties of the flag colors. These traditional colors are rusty reds, dark blues, and off white or beige.

There are numerous ways to decorate your kitchen in a patriotic theme, but be sure to choose your wall paint wisely. Unless you have a very large kitchen, paint your walls in light, neutral colors and use the bright patriotic colors for your décor accents. Off-white, pale yellow, or even a very light baby blue all make wonderful background colors to set a patriotic mood.

Once you’ve chosen the colors for your kitchen, it’s time to add the rest of the pieces to bring your room together. There are no set rules when it comes to decorating in a patriotic theme - just use your imagination. You can easily add rustic or modern accents to complete the picture. Light woods and modern appliances go well together. The traditional Americana look usually includes dark wood furniture, and using some red or blue furniture or antiques will help bring a more traditional look to the room. Add unique patriotic pieces to your walls and shelves. For wall décor, consider wall plates, sconces, paintings, crochet works in frames, and a patriotic clock. For shelves, add small plants in Americana style planters, wooden or ceramic knick-knacks, a tea kettle and tea set, or other odds and ends.

Curtains are also an important part of your room. Decide if you want to use a patriotic print or a solid color for curtains. With a print curtain design, you can use the same type of print in other parts of the room to tie it all together. If you choose a solid color, then you can mix prints and solids throughout the room. For a kitchen tablecloth, find a color to coordinate with your curtains and rugs. If you use placemats, then a coordinating cloth napkin and decorative napkin rings will set off your table decor. Purchase patriotic kitchen hand towels, wash cloths, and potholders to match your table linens. You can also add decorative seat cushions if your kitchen chairs are made of plain wood or metal.

Bringing It All Together

Candles, canisters, salt/pepper shakers, napkin holders, decorative bowls, and lamps in Americana colors will complete the look on your kitchen shelves and counters. Stars, flags, stripes, and plaids can all be used to create the Americana look and feel. With this type of décor, clutter is okay and looks better than a stark appearance. Have fun finding small pieces to add to your collection. If you’re on a tight budget, shop at garage sales, thrift shops, or flea markets to find great bargains on patriotic kitchen accessories.

With patriotic kitchen décor, you’ll capture the feel of Americana, which makes many of us think of home, family, and patriotism. Use these tips to create a family-friendly kitchen where everyone will feel comfortable and right at home.

~~~ Written by Candice Pardue

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