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Stop and Stair * Arrange furniture and accents to mimic the rise of a staircase; let decor progress from a tiny child’s chair up to a tall flag holder atop a hutch. * Drape a patriotic rag quilt over a wood blanket rack and pair it with a tea-stained accent pillow situated nearby. * Hang an antique flag or an Old-Glory-inspired lap quilt above a staircase to take your style to new heights. This room was featured in the July 2006 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.

Stars-and-Stripes Style

Decorate your home for summer with the spirited tips in these inspiration-filled photos!
updated 09.28.11

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  • Stop and Stair * Arrange furniture and accents to mimic the rise of a staircase; let decor progress from a tiny child’s chair up to a tall flag holder atop a hutch. * Drape a patriotic rag quilt over a wood blanket rack and pair it with a tea-stained accent pillow situated nearby. * Hang an antique flag or an Old-Glory-inspired lap quilt above a staircase to take your style to new heights. This room was featured in the July 2006 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Sleep Easy * Layer pillowcases made of navy-and-white ticking underneath stars-and-stripes bedding to add texture. * Go big: Put up a buffalo-check valance or curtains to complement the small squares of a homespun bedspread. * Fill a clear glass vase or jug with colorful marbles and use it to display miniature flags on a windowsill. This room was featured in the July 2006 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Primary Selection * Bring red, white and blue dishware and glassware to the front of glass-doored kitchen cabinets for a quick summertime update. * Buy inexpensive dish towels in patriotic hues and hang them on peg racks and appliance handles for extra flair. * Create a simple, yet vibrant, centerpiece by tying a length of Americana ribbon around a glass vase and filling it with summery blooms. This room was featured in the Home Tours 2008 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • For Star-ters * Create a foundation for patriotic decor by choosing complementary everyday furnishings such as a navy sofa or white lamps with red-plaid shades. * Welcome stars-and-stripes style into your living room with Americana accents aplenty, including a rug, throw pillows and vintage artwork. * Throw in a splash of contrasting color to shake things up; in this room, a plate of bright green pears delights the eye. This room was featured in the July 2007 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Zest of Life * Set off bright blue tableware with a picnic-ready, red-and-white checked tablecloth. * Arrange vibrant lemons around potted impatiens inside a decorative bowl to create a summery centerpiece. * Give each place setting a bit more interest with a contrast-colored votive and a natural-textured place mat. This room was featured in the July 2007 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Independent Thinking * Hang a cupboard just off center above a desk and a flag-motif coatrack on an adjacent wall to create a V-shaped path for the eye to travel. * Display woven baskets on the coatrack to provide a stylish spot to stash office supplies, extra taper candles or guest towels. * Stencil a bunting-esque border around a papier-mâché box and use it to give a rustic lamp a boost. This room was featured in the July 2006 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Bowled Over * Strike up some conversation in your living room with a few spare bowling pins displayed on a small shelf. * Square off your decor with framed art layered on the mantel in front of a unique rectangular mirror. * Tea-stain cloth bunting to give it more timeworn appeal and power up your room’s primitive patriotic pizzazz. This room was featured in the July 2005 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.