God bless Americana
Thursday 17th November 2011, 11:10AM GMT.
Visit America, Cunard White Star Print, £30.59, Easy Art (www.easyart.com/0845 1662 732)
Patriotism has been having its moment in the world of interiors. With its punchy primary palette of red, white and blue, the starred and striped American flag is one of the most striking motifs around.
Take inspiration from our friends across the pond and give the theme a fresh and funky spin by combining star-spangled banner-inspired pieces with 1950s diner-style finds.
Vintage signs emblazoned with well-known logos will give your kitchen a smattering of retro cool, while witty touches such as a burger phone or diner straw dispenser will add tongue-in-cheek chic.
Dress your bed or sofa in a beautifully crafted patchwork quilt, while keeping the rest of your look pared down, for a take on the trend that’s as simple but satisfying as Mom’s apple pie.
- Cross Stitch Tea Towel, £3.99, from Gorgeous Gifts (www.gorgeousgifts.co.uk/0845 463 4425)
- Bull Dog Vintage Bottle Top Wall Clock, £19.95, from dotcomgiftshop (www.dotcomgiftshop.com/020 8746 2473)
- Maisy Medium Pitcher, £39, from Susie Watson Designs (www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk/0844 980 8185)
- Campbell’s Flask, £12, from Urban Outfitters (www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/0845 330 1288)
- Doormat: Stars and Stripes, £27.50, from Utility (www.utilitydesign.co.uk/0151 708 4192)
- Modular Stars and Stripes Set of 3 Storage Cubes (blue), £9.99, from Argos (www.argos.co.uk/0845 640 3030)
- Stars & Stripes Storage Boxes, £16 and £24, from Feather and Black (www.featherandblack.com/01243 380 600)
- Painted Lemonade Crates, £30, from Berry Red (www.berryred.co.uk/0845 450 3937)
- Red Stars Lampshade, £34, from Hunky Dory Home (www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk/0191 645 4004)
- Pepsi Cola Tin Sign, £12.99, from Pop Art UK (www.popartuk.com/01263 713 417)
- McKenzie Single Quilt, £74, from Kids’ Rooms (www.kidsrooms.co.uk/02380 675 941)
- Star Decoration: Plain, Spotty or Striped £4.50, from Not On The High Street (www.notonthehighstreet.com/0845 259 1359)
- Framed Wall Art, Buffalo Bill Print, £8.95, from DotComGiftShop (www.dotcomgiftshop.com/020 8746 2473)
- Cath Kidston Cowboy Crush Mug, £4.99, from Gifted Penguin (www.giftedpenguin.co.uk/01642 763 000)
- Retro Kitchen Clock, £21, from Lily & Lime (www.lilyandlime.co.uk/0844 800 8867)
- Visit America, Cunard White Star Print, £30.59, from Easy Art
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