Americana Decorating Accessories: Our Top Picks

 by Denise

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Rustic Betsy Ross Americana Flag wooden sign

Before you know it, summer will officially be here and with it the official colors of summer; red, white, and blue.

From the moment we put out flags for Memorial Day until the time we start thinking about decorating for Halloween, the colors of the American flag rule the roost.

Patriotic themes are one of the key elements of what’s known as Americana Decorating a casual, appealing style that also pulls in aspects of the farmhouse and primitive décor.

Some ways to add Americana decorating accessories to your décor this season include:

  • Combinations of red, white, and blue
  • Flags
  • Stars
  • Stars and stripes
  • Depictions of Uncle Sam or the Statue of Liberty
  • Advertising from World War II
  • Revolutionary War motifs

If you’re looking for more specific suggestions, here are a few Americana decorating ideas straight from our catalog.

Americana Heart – Hanging Sign

Heart-shaped American Flag Hanging sign

Signs are a quick and easy change to celebrate the seasons. One of our most popular Hanging Signs is the adorable Americana Heart.

Create a striking focal point in your home with this heart-shaped sign featuring an American flag-inspired design. Perfect to display from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July and on till Labor Day, you can select from other hanging signs with a flag motif, here. Note that we have various brackets available with distinctly different looks, perfect for your individual decor style. Brackets and hanging signs are sold separately.

Star-spangled Home

Perfect for patriotic family gatherings: Add some red, white and blue touches to your home this 4th of July with some of these items.

Before you sit down to marvel at your local fireworks display, you can dress your table with linens that create an American theme.  Wicklow Barn Red is sure to add a rustic country theme to your home or choose  for a crisp vintage look in red and white stripes.

Or, select from the Farmhouse Ticking Red pattern for a design that creates a crisp, clean tabletop for your seasonal decorating.

Red & White ticking table linens for your Summer holidays

The Farmhouse Ticking Red table linens are sure to be the hit of the party at all your summer gatherings this season.

 Patriotic pillows

Throw pillows are an uncomplicated way to change the look of a room. Simply insert one of your throw pillows into one of our covers (or select one of our inserts) and transform your space into one with some Americana-flare!

Add the matching “star-spangled” pillow covers to repeat the look throughout your home or front porch area. (The cover is shown with the Doylestown Quilted Throw.)

betsy ross flag pillow cover

We offer other pillow covers, table linens and curtains with designs that present a style of updated Americana. While some feature familiar color schemes, others take on a more modern approach in understated, neutral tones. Browse through our Market Place Gray pattern and  Sara’s Ticking Black to see different fabrics displaying the stars and stripe design!

These fabrics can be displayed alone or layered together for a uniquely personal Americana theme that’s just right for you!

Lanterns

Add to your Americana theme with the warm soft glow of lanterns outside on front steps or back patios through the warm summer months. Display lanterns on entry hall tables or counter tops in your home, adding ambiance and character to your decor. The        is sure to add charm and light with a modern shape and chippy paint bringing the perfect touch to a guest bedroom, back deck or along a walkway.

Or choose from one of our other candle lanterns for an old-fashioned vibe to dress up your summertime displays. Then, for a more dramatic statement, display with a white candle (real or flameless) adding fabrics to the display that feature the favorite colors of summer in red, white and blue.

Wreaths

Dress up a door, mantel or wall with the tri-colored Patriotic Asilbe Wreath! What a beautiful way to incorporate everyone’s favorite seasonal colors into your floral display this year!! Or select our tried and true, everlasting Geranium Wreath which adds a brilliant pop of red color to your decor this summer.

Red, White and Blue wreath perfect for your updated Americana theme

The Patriotic Astilbe is the perfect wreath for all the upcoming summer holidays and every day in between!

For more Americana decorating accessories, be sure to browse through the entire Piper Classics site, specifically the Patriotic Section under Seasonal. Don’t forget to have fun as you transform your home for the summertime season! Happy summer!