American Flag Red White Blue Comforter & Bedding Sets

Getting started with any new theme begins with a 'splash' of bold patterns and/or color, and it's quite obvious with these red, white and blue comforters and bedding sets that there's plenty of WOW! to go around. 

Ideally, your focal piece should contrast with its surrounds as it introduces your theme in a fresh and welcoming fashion. Too, your focal point should hold the eye a bit longer than the other, supporting artwork and accessories.

I like the wall color in these model rooms, as paint should support your bedding without being the main attraction. Go subtle with your paint where you have such striking elements in your bedding like the American Flag these sets boast.

Having a strong hue on your walls will diminish the wow-effect of your stars and stripes bedding. Allow your focal piece to take center stage and be the show-stopper it's intended to be.

Aren't these bed sets amazing?

As long as I'm on the subject of creating new space--or the illusion of more space--I've one more decorating tip up my sleeve: area rugs.

Placing a rug at a sharp angle, tucking one corner under your bed, create the appearance of more space. The diagonal arrangement in a squarish room results in an instant transformation, where your bedroom looks a bit bigger.

With a red, white and blue palette, you'll have a choice of hues to pick from. I would opt for a sold area rug in either or the three colors. If you feel your bedroom needs more red, add a red rug, etc. I love it.

I'm a big fan of getting the whole bedding ensemble in one fell swoop, so I was happy to see these impressive stars and stripes bed-in-a-bags that include a matching flat sheet

This red, white and blue bedding sets also have a matching pillow sham that's not so 'matchy-match' which I can appreciate for its layering effect. It's never good to have too much of one design, color size, etc (as I'll talk about later).

Indeed, these stars and stripes bed sets are quite a package and makes easy work of your bedroom's biggest asset: the bed.

Another Theme to Consider: Nautical Vintage

More conservative stars and stripe quilt sets like this one are Americana style with their telltale red, white and blue in a more muted tone.

If you're looking for a vintage design element that's more of the historical ilk, quilt bedding sets like these are a great option, paving the way for other great accessories like vintage artwork or heirloom pieces.

Old sewing machine cabinets, or even spinning wheels and old oil lamps are good options for themed, Americana decor.

If you've an antique bed, quilts are spot-on choices followed by supporting vintage pieces that are genuine or reproduced.

Personally, I'd opt for real period pieces, as they're easy to obtain on ebay and other venues like flea markets and estate sales.

Simply begin with great red, white and blue Americana quilts and other bedding any of like these and you're off to a fabulous start.

Sticking to a budget while decorating means being a bit more diligent in your quest for stars and stripes themed pieces, that much is true, but cutting corners doesn't mean sacrificing at every twist and turn, forsaking the things you love.

These American flag sham (a decorative pillow case) and red, white and blue reversible stars and stripes throw pillow can be a perfect complement to nondescript bedding like solid color comforters. With their visually stimulating value, these pieces can trump up the plainness of your bedding, instantly introducing your space's theme.

I like to consider keeping to a budget more of a challenge than an impediment. It's pieces like these fun pillow accessories that make the thrill of the hunt worthwhile. don't you agree?

Something to Think About: Is It a Pillow or a Cover?