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Why Red, White, and Blue Decor Deserves a Spot in Your Home All Year Long

Pomp, pageantry, and shades of Napoleonic elegance put a spin on stateside red, white, and blue, marching into interiors anew with fresh global gusto.

Dayle Wood and Jaime Milan
an empirical take on the tricolor palette with a royal blue louis xvi style slipper chair and pretty toile physis tieback, declercq passementiers compact tumbler, monologue storiespinterest icon
Becky Luigart-Stayner

The classic color palette of red, white and blue is showing up everywhere right now—from textiles to tabletop to furniture. The red, white and blue color scheme always has a certain pomp and festiveness to it. It also has a crispness and brightness that conjures up the summer season, so you can’t help but feel joyful when seeing these colors together.

Rather than reserving red, white, and blue decor solely for the Fourth of July, we love the idea of incorporating it into our homes year-round—with a slightly unexpected gallic twist. Taking cues from Napoleon’s campaign tents with elaborate draped panels, stars, stripes, as well as Neoclassical elements like pyramids and obelisks, this color scheme becomes ultra chic.

Here's how to nail the red, white, and blue decor trend in your own home all year long. Go ahead and revel in the unabashed tricolor joie de vivre!

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AlNour Moroccan Motif Embroidered Coasters

AlNour Moroccan Motif Embroidered Coasters
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AlNour Moroccan Motif Embroidered Coasters

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$17 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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These elegant embroidered coasters are perfect for your next cocktail party. The design gives a nod to the 18th century silk-embroidered linen towels attributed to the Moroccan city of Fez, and each coaster is made from 100% natural fibers.

Bonus: The Marrakech-based business supports and empowers women with medical needs by providing them with valuable skills, steady income, health insurance, and childcare, so you can feel good about your purchase.

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Obelisk Bookcase by Irwin & Lane

Obelisk Bookcase by Irwin & Lane
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Obelisk Bookcase by Irwin & Lane

Credit: Chairish

Leave it to cardinal red to loosen up even the most monumental forms. Irwin and Lane’s soaring Tekhenu bookcase channels designer Matthew Zwissler’s fascination with the architecture of ancient Egypt. Its tapered top shelf upends the rectilinear norm, but it’s the étagère’s spirited hue that lends modern levity—a commanding red that would have charmed even Giza’s most stoic rulers.

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Perennials Lake Stripe Pillow Cover

Perennials Lake Stripe Pillow Cover
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Perennials Lake Stripe Pillow Cover

Credit: Serena & Lily

This classic red, white, and blue pillow is a style chameleon in any room. The luxe feel, tailored finish, and playful pom in the corner give it extra character.

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Cairo Scallop Towels

Cairo Scallop Towels
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Cairo Scallop Towels

Credit: Matouk

Luxe bath towels make everything feel more spa-like—especially when they're made of 100% long-staple cotton. We love that these scalloped towels are embroidered in a happy red shade for a special touch.

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Easton Bachelor Chest

Easton Bachelor Chest
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Easton Bachelor Chest

This handsome, four-drawer bachelor chest stands tall at 50 inches and features gold knobs, stately red tassel pulls, and curved legs. This beautiful piece would make a major statement in any room.

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Shipping Tricolore Cube Plate

Tricolore Cube Plate
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Shipping Tricolore Cube Plate

Credit: John Derian

Never a dull moment at the French rustic table: a revelrous, come-as-you-are virtue is reflected in this tricolor ceramic plate by Astier de Villatte.

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Acorn Cocktail Napkins - Denim

Acorn Cocktail Napkins - Denim
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Acorn Cocktail Napkins - Denim

Credit: Julia B

These cocktail napkins feature a red, white, and blue appliqué for a fresh and modern take on traditional craftsmanship. These tricolor napkins add a pop of color and put the "happy" in happy hour. They would also make a delightful host gift for the design aficionado in your life.

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HAY Tint Glasses, Set of 2

Tint Glasses, Set of 2
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HAY Tint Glasses, Set of 2

Credit: Hay

The blue and red tint on these squat drinking glasses makes them feel unique. Whether you're enjoying some iced tea on the patio or a glass of wine at an al fresco dinner party, these glasses are perfect for the job.

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Set of Four Kintaro Bowls - Indigo

Set of Four Kintaro Bowls - Indigo
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Set of Four Kintaro Bowls - Indigo

Credit: Oka

This crockery is painted with indigo stripes and vines and features a crimson rim for a thoughtfully designed touch. Though these deep bowls are durable enough for everyday use, they can also be mixed and matched with other patterns for an elegant dinner party.

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Furniture Always Greener Rug

Always Greener Rug
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Furniture Always Greener Rug

Credit: Annie Selke

The horizontal and vertical stripes and red, white, and blue color scheme add visual interest to any space. Bonus: This rug comes in several sizes, and it's suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Dayle Wood
Style and Market Editor
I’m an Associate Market Editor at the Hearst Design Group and a decorating fanatic. I love ticking stripes, trompe l’oeil, and embroidered linens, and I collect Wedgwood’s black basalt obsessively!
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