Some people tend to think of 4th of July decor as cheap or tacky. And with some of the decorative options that I’ve seen in stores… I tend to agree. It’s either too glittery or too “farmhouse-y”. So today I will be sharing 3 easy ways to achieve elegant 4th of July decor.
1. Add Simple Patriotic Touches
Okay, so before you go and buy all the patriotic candle holders, signs, and stars, check your inventory. You may already have all you need to add those simple patriotic touches.
The best patriotic touch in my opinion is flags. A stick flag in florals, baskets, wreaths, etc will add the perfect little touch to your 4th of July decor.
DIY 4th of July Wreaths
Adding some simple flags to these DIY wreaths gave them the perfect patriotic touch.
NOTE: If you want to see how I made this wreath check out my reel here!
Fireplace Mantle 4th of July Decor:
I did find a couple of things at Michaels this year that added a really elegant feel to my 4th of July Decor. Such as this gorgeous Lady Liberty and this Liberty sign.
I used red and white taper candle holders to create the red and white stripes look. And I intertwined blue satin ribbon around my fireplace garland. These are simple items that I already had on hand but they gave my mantle the subtle patriotic touches that I was aiming for.
2. Incorporate Some Red White And Blue
Okay, this may seem like a given but honestly, it’s not. Yes, it’s super easy to find red white, and blue decor at any department store during the 4th of July season. But having stars and stripes all over your house can be a little overwhelming, and well, tacky.
So instead of going to the seasonal decor aisles, skip over to your everyday decor.
Find some red white and blue throw pillows and blankets. Mix and match those. Not only will this look better but they can be used throughout the entire Spring and Summer season without screaming AMERICA!
Blue and white are my go-to Spring colors anyways so it’s easy for me to transition into the Summer patriotic vibe.
If you don’t already have patriotic colors in your home, and you don’t want to spend money buying all new decorative accents, then just stick with what you have. Unless it’s bright green or orange. Then I’d say go ahead and invest in some neutral pieces.
This is why decorating with neutrals year-round is so effective. Not only is it visually pleasing but it allows you to incorporate pops of colors without having to change out your entire decor.
But as long as you follow step one, your home will still have that easy and elegant patriotic vibe.
3. Add Some 4th Of July Prints
And finally, the third way to incorporate elegant 4th of July decor in your home is with tasteful prints!
Lucky for you I have 10 FREE 4th of July Printables, that will add the perfect patriotic message to your home decor.
The best part is that these prints come in two sizes! You get ten 8×10 prints and ten 8×8 prints for square frames!
As you can see I have one of these prints on my mantle. It’s the one with the meaning of the word LIBERTY, to keep that liberty theme going on the mantle.
BONUS TIP: You don’t have To Decorate Every Space In Your Home
I know it feels like you have to do this but really you don’t. And I’m not just talking about avoiding bathrooms and bedrooms.
I didn’t add any patriotic decor to my kitchen or dining room, which are open to my living room where I DID add 4th of July decor.
I didn’t want the space to feel overwhelming. Remember, the key to elegant decor is simplicity and subtleness.
So instead I just incorporated white tulips in this white pitcher vase that sits on my kitchen tray. And I added this beautiful light blue glass dome candle holder that was a gift from a friend. This keeps my kitchen decor neutral while still bringing out a little of those patriotic colors.
PIN IT FOR LATER – 3 Easy Tips For Elegant 4th of July Decor
And there you have it! My top 3 ways to make your 4th of July decor elegant and not tacky! I hope you found these tips useful!
Have a safe and happy 4th everyone!
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