Need some decor tips to help you decorate for the big red, white, and blue holiday (also known as the 4th of July)? Sometimes decorating for holidays, especially bright, boldly colored ones can be intimidating. Fortunately, the end result can also be quite rewarding if you do it right!
With the 4th of July right around the corner and decorating still lingering on your to-do list, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. If that’s you, I’m so glad you found your way here. I’ve got 6 super simple decor tips to help make you the hostess (or host) with the absolute most. Your party guests will absolutely adore your home and you will become the go-to home for all holiday festivities.
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Give Me Those 4th of July Decor Tips!
Okay, let’s be honest… Your decorations alone won’t make you permanent party central, but they definitely go a long way in contributing to the mood of the event. The 4th of July is one of those fun holidays that’s all about celebrating with friends and family, so your decorations should most certainly reflect that. With that in mind, let me give you those 6 simple tips to help ignite sparks on the 4th.
Set The Tone At The Door
As soon as guests walk up to your home, you need to set the tone of the day by sprucing up your front porch and door. You want the entire atmosphere to scream red, white, and blue. Are you with me? I genuinely think that you can’t do too much here.
The more bright and fun the entry is, the more anticipation and excitement you build for guests just before they enter your home. So how do I recommend doing this? I’ve got a few thoughts:
- A large American flag
- Red, white, and blue wreath on the door or one that drapes around and frames the door
- Add some 4th of July-themed linens to your outdoor bench
- Refresh your flower pots with red, white, and blue flowers
- Add a colorful mat with a fun rug below it
- Throw a playful 4th of July themed Garden stick in
- Line your walkway with smaller American flags or stars
I think by now you get the idea! There are plenty of unique ways to dress up your exterior that are completely affordable. Comment below if you need any guidance or suggestions here.
Add A Few Flags
Decorating doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Do you have a few greenery or floral arrangements laying around? Toss in a few American flags for an added punch of color to help spread the 4th of July theme throughout your home.
You can literally purchase a pack of 100 American flags for $30 on Amazon. This is truly the most affordable decor you can use year after year and it’s simple, cheap, and adorable.
Make A Bold Statement
Include an impactful piece in an area where people will congregate. This typically tends to be your dining room table, your living room coffee table, your kitchen island, or perhaps even on your back porch. Reserve your big “fireworks” for these particular areas to help make a statement in those spaces for an added holiday punch.
I love utilizing tiered trays for these spaces. You can also do large bouquets, a festive food display, a large sign, decorative linens, or something else. The reason I find trays so perfect is that they’re cheap to decorate, you can keep your base and only swap a few 4th of July pieces in, and they are just down-right adorable.
Sprinkle In Festive Colors
Not everything needs to be new and not everything needs to be over the top. Instead of overpowering your whole home with 4th of July decorations (which can be very expensive), mix a few pops of red, white, and blue into your current decor. A few accents scattered throughout the home combined with your major statement pieces will help tie your home together to keep the party going.
Find The Main Room’s Focal Point
Which room will you party the most in? Will you spend most of the time gathered in the living room, or perhaps on your back porch? Regardless, find the focal point of the room you are in, and be sure to give that space a little extra holiday treatment.
Wondering why? Well, the focal point of your room is just that. It’s the place where everyone’s eyes should be drawn to. Giving that space an added touch of red, white, and blue will help make the room feel fun and inviting.
The Finishing Touches…
Last, but not least, use your dining utensils and dishware as decorations! Having them out and readily available encourages people to make themselves at home while also adding a firework-worthy holiday display. I love having coffee mugs out for those of us “older folk” to drink our coffee at the end of the night to keep us up and ready for the firework finale.
You could also go all-out with a full 4th of July tablescape. If this sounds fun, check out these 6 simple place settings for your farmhouse table. You should find plenty of table-setting inspiration to help you cultivate a stunning tablescape for your big party.
I hope these six simple decor tips helped you prepare for the 4th of July. If you’re in need of any more decor tips or tricks, comment below and I’ll be happy to help you decorate!
