Red and white stripes are a major, patriotic part of the American flag. Take them away from the blue field with white stars, however, and they can be a subtler, less literal, nod. Here, we've rounded up some red and white stripes used in home decor that are a terrific way to bring a little patriotism into the home without pulling out stars and stripes:
It turns out that red and white stripes look amazing on curtains - on everything from long window treatments to sassy showers. If that's a little too much real estate for such a bold statement, think seat upholstery on dining chairs, a print on a pillow, or a small rug.
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Red and white stripes can make a bold statement, its true. As with all the primary colors next to white it is difficult to make it look rich and not uneasy on the eye. Putting red and white stripes would be a nightmare to make work in an otherwise mature home.