The colors of the American Flag, red, white and blue are also associated with nautical style, and to celebrate the 4th of July, I thought I bring the two together.
To use the American flag as decor is of course nothing new, but to my surprise, finding examples of the flag or flag motif in a nautical setting turned out to be quite a quest. Maybe not that many people combine the two!
This is the most striking example of "American flag decor meets nautical style". It's a Kids Bedroom, but to me it looks more like a guest room.
What gives this Entryway at Veranda nautical appeal is the Starfish in the wire baskets and Glass Floats.
A touch of American flag decor with an accent pillow which is a fun surprise factor, via Carter & Company.
Then on to some Exterior House Decor. A welcoming entry in red, white and blue that includes a rustic Driftwood Boat, seen at Country Sampler Magazine.
And a visit to Karna's House and her Outdoor Spaces. Great nautical ambiance in the shed...
... and a lovely sitting area in a corner on the patio -and why not bring the Model Yacht outside during summer time!
Karna's House is infused with American flag decor, and the lady lives in Norway!
I hope you enjoyed my little ode to the flag, and I wish you all a wonderful weekend and 4th of July! My husband and I will be enjoying time at home and watch the distant fireworks from the porch!
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24 comments:
cute, pillows I had never seen those. I do like the red white and blue nautical feel, very Ralph Lauren. my faves are the outdoor spaces, I'm not sure I could pull of the flag in a room. Hope you have a fun holiday weekend!
I'd always dreamt of having an american styled beach house a la Tommy Hilfiger. You know, dress your whole family in white and take a photo by the flag pole on your lush green lawn?
Great examples, I love to see a touch of Americana in a home especially by the water for some reason.Happy 4th
Love the front porch with the rustic wooden flag! I really like how the flag and the nautical decor work together. It really just give it that something extra! Great pics!
I <3 the flag pillow :)
The American flag brings instant glory to any room and every setting. Long may she wave!
Love these, Maya! My fave is the entry way and the blue ceiling in the child's bedroom. Festive! Happy Fourth!
LOVE the last picture!
I love these! Happy 4th!
I have that American Flag pillow. I saw it last yr. and had to have it. It sits on my porch every yr at this time with a sequined star pillow I found in a thrift shop. I love the combo. And seeing that flag hanging on the porch wall up there, well I like that idea. Your not supposed to keep a flag outside in all kinds of weather but under the eave there where its protected....is a great.
Very beautiful addition to the nautical theme. I love the flag pillow on the bed...with the ship above the bed. And ( I went back to look at the photos!)...all of the others! heehee! Happy Fourth to you, my friend! ♥
wishing you a wonderful weekend too my friend.
I love all of these, but the mixed vignette at the doorway is beautiful and so appealing. The starfish, the glass floats and the ship on the pillow are complemented by the vintage suitcase. Very nice styling!
So funny - I have been in love with the whole red/white/blue nautical look this year. Normally, I am attracted to shells, sand, aqua colors. This is a great post to show off the American Flag - thanks Maya!
Our flag does indeed provide a wonderful element to all of these rooms. I especially love the flag pillow in the bedroom with the clipper ship painting! Happy 4th to you Maya! ~Lili
Happy 4th Maya! Enjoyed this post. We bought a flag today to put out on the dock...Thank you for all your great inspiration.
Oh this is easily a top 10 of my favorite posts of yours!!!
Love the porch with the wicker chairs with the flag pillows and life preserver
I really love the outdoor spaces the best!!! Thank you for sharing this! Perfect holiday post. Have a Happy Holiday Weekend!!
Jeanne of bermudabluez
I love what I saw of Karna's decorating-I thought it was in America not Norway-good for her!! I hope you and your family have a fabulous 4th!
I love all of your examples!!! But I love the outdoor spaces the best:)
Happy 4th of July weekend to you!!
Thanks for sharing Maya!!
Hope you have a FAB 4th - and enJOY the "distant firewroks form the front porch" (Sounds heavenly!!)
Cheers!
:D Lynda
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I have to agree with you, most nautical designs I have seen makes use of the British flag (or Norwegian which has the same color scheme). I love the ones you came up with though!
Happy 4th!
How delightful! We love flags too. My son actually collects them and his music studio is covered wall to wall with retired American flags from our family over the years.
Hope you have had a wonderful 4th.
Lisa
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