Planning your first 4th of July holiday bash? Check out these easy patriotic decorating ideas that even your guests will copy for their next party!
These insanely simple patriotic decorating ideas will not only wow your guests, but will surely become a conversation starter between you and your guests.
If this is your first time throwing a 4th of July bash, it’s time to brainstorm on what decorating items you need to purchase for your upcoming party.
Keep things extremely simple, that way you won’t overwhelm yourself and give up completely next year.
Start small and build on the decorations as the years go by.
Next thing you know, you’ll be known for having one of the BEST 4th of July parties in the neighborhood or just out of your friend group.
Let’s check out these simple decorating ideas your guest would love to copy including porch decor ideas, kitchen decor ideas, mantel decorating ideas, patio decorating ideas, and more!
This post is all about Patriotic Decorating Ideas for throwing your first 4th of July bash!
Simple Patriotic Decorating Ideas:
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Patriotic Porch Decor Ideas
These half-pleated fan flags are not only popular but super easy to install on your front porch. There are a few places to have them installed:
- Overhanging on the ceiling of the front porch
- Over the front door
- Hanging from the front porch railings
- The entrance of your fence
Those are just a few places to hang the pleated fan flags but not excluded from any other places you deem necessary.
Another way to decorate your front porch for the 4th of July holiday celebrations is simply adding handheld American flags to the front door, instead of your traditional wreath.
This is a fun way to get your guests to get in the festive spirit, by grabbing one when they enter or for visual impact only.
2. Patriotic Kitchen Decor Ideas
This is such a cute look to recreate in your kitchen or kitchen island.
You could use those beautiful blue hydrangeas like those shown above, or you can choose to go with white hydrangeas or red roses.
Check out your local thrift store for a blue and white or red and white chinoiserie.
That will create the perfect template for whichever flowers you choose.
When deciding how to decorate your kitchen island, think about decorating it 3s.
- Tallest Item: Large vase with foliage or fresh flowers
- Medium Height Item: This item can be patriotic such as a wooden sign or flag
- Smallest Item: A candle or a small bowl with trail mix or something to nibble on
3. Patriotic Decorating Ideas For Living Room
The easiest way to get in the holiday spirit for the 4th of July and also to be able to turn over your room back to your normal decor would be by adding pillows.
Pillows not only give your living room a fresh new look, but it breaks up the visual story you or some of your guests have been used to seeing when visiting your home.
Check out your local Home Goods for pillows or Etsy for pillow covers if you already have inserts.
Rule of thumb: If you’re purchasing a 20″ pillow insert, be sure to either purchase double-check that your insert is 22″.
This ensures that your pillow has that staged and full look. Nobody likes a sad and droopy pillow.
As soon as the event is over, you can either donate or store them for the years to come.
4. Patriotic Mantel Decorating Ideas
The mantel is the perfect place for family photos and large-scale artwork all year round unless your television is above the mantel.
When it’s time for your holiday party, keep those items, while layering the holiday decor on top.
This is the perfect opportunity to add in those handheld flags again, however, these are for viewing pleasures only.
Step outside and break off a few branches from a nearby tree for that foliage, unless your local farmers market sells that fresh eucalyptus that smells delightful.
If you have a few vases that won’t be too distracting, this is how you can store the flags, otherwise, I would go to your local thrift shop and spray paint just a few smaller vases red, white, or even blue.
Whichever one would tie in your decor.
5. Patriotic Table Decorating Ideas
In case your backyard or patio allows the space, think about hosting dinner outdoors.
Fresh flowers, tiered chinoiserie vases, mini flags, and some of your favorite party dinnerware. These are the perfect ingredients for your outdoor patriotic tablescape.
Don’t overthink your table decorations because the main attraction is the colorful food and many conversations happening across the table.
Special Tip: Consider adding, if you don’t already have them, string lights around the perimeter of your backyard or above the tablescape.
This will create such an intimate ambiance when the sun starts to set.
6. Patriotic Patio Decorating Ideas
If your backyard doesn’t have the space, setting up your patio 4th of July bash is the perfect spot.
Banners, balloons, and your favorite outdoor patriotic pillows are all that’s needed for your casual patio party.
There are other ways to incorporate the traditional patriotic colors. From the napkins to the plates or even the cups but don’t forget the outdoor party decor that could be hung on the exterior of the home.
When decorating, remember to think about decorating on different plains. For instance, start with the ground level.
Consider changing your outdoor rug to a high-traffic red or blue rug. Stay away from white for obvious reasons.
Work your up to the seating. Although you may have neutral seating, opt-in for those patriotic pillows we discussed above.
On this plane, you will have your food and tablescape decor items like flags, candles, and, other decor items that speak to you.
The final tier is above. The banner, balloons, and string lights belong to this plane.
After completing each tier, you should be able to step back and have a complete setup. This is also the time to see any gaps and fill in those areas.
7. Farmhouse Patriotic Decorating Ideas
How cute would this look outside in the backyard or on the patio?
Distressed wood, burlap, and vintage wagons all scream farmhouse. Consider displaying your food items in the wagons and lined with parchment paper and fabric. It will add dimension to your tablescape.
When decorating your farmhouse home with patriotic decor, keep in mind the elements. Natural materials such as wood and often the wood can be distressed.
Check around your home and see if you have any pieces of furniture that can be used such as an end table for napkins or even a drink table for your guests.
This send table can be located in between two chairs or just one to the side.
The Farmhouse aesthetic has vintage pieces and textiles that make your space cozy.
Consider quilts from your local thrift store that is made into a star or just have the star pattern.
Wall signs and wall art would be appropriate for this occasion as well.
8. Vintage Patriotic Decorating Ideas
The vintage patriotic decor has charm and coziness.
Perhaps you don’t have a reclaimed wood church pew, but you may be able to purchase a wool blanket with patriotic pillows to get in the festive spirit.
This vignette is perfect for your hallway or entryway. This is more likely for viewing purposes only but hanging a vintage American flag is what really makes the statement in this vignette above.
The key take away especially if you already have vintage pieces in your home and you tend to lean towards that decor style:
- Raw wood pieces
- Cozy linen or wool textiles that come from pillows or blankets
- Vintage picture of the US Flag or some sort of memorabilia
- Lastly don’t forget to bring new life in with a potted plant or tree
9. Outdoor Patriotic Decorating Ideas
Food and fun are the two most important things when throwing a party.
It doesn’t matter if you have boxes full of patriotic decor or you have 1 picture saved on Pinterest without a single piece of holiday decor; the goal is to bring people together and have fun.
Keep things simple! If you have a party tray, then use what you already have, unless it’s themed for a different holiday.
If not, run to your closet dollar tree and pick up a few party trays to display your food.
Fresh flowers will always elevate any space, therefore take advantage of what deals your local supermarket has in stores.
Whatever you do, have fun and keep things simple!
This post was all about easy patriotic decorating ideas for hosting your first 4th of July bash.
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