5 Best Union Jack Interior Accessories

Despite our rather disappointing result at the World cup we are still feeling a patriotic spirit in the UK this month. With summer finally here and Wimbledon under way why not inject a sense of Great British pride into your interior with these 5 stylish Union Jack accessories for your home.

1. Cushions

You can never have too many cushions...right? Their textural surfaces and wide ranging colour combinations are perfect for introducing a new colour or print into your existing home interior. Traditional Union Jack designs in red, white and blue look great in shabby chic or classic home interiors whilst bold and contemporary styles (left) will provide a modern take on this timeless design and will add a pop of colour to a plain sofa, chair or bed.

2. Rugs

Creating a bold centrepiece with a statement rug makes a great alternative to a feature wall and can transform a plain or minimal interior space. This highly recognisable design will look great in a bedroom or living room area and looks amazing combined with bold pops of red or in a cool and calm white and grey interior colour palette. The chunky straight edged Union Jack design is a versatile pattern that can fit seamlessly into retro and contemporary rooms alike.

3. Bunting

With the recent surge in shabby chic style interior design and a return to traditional handcrafted accessories, there has been a huge demand for some good, old fashioned bunting! Union Jack designs have been incredibly popular over the past year and have been featured in designer and high street stores across the country. However if you are feeling a little crafty then why not grab the sewing machine and select your favourite Union Jack fabric or ribbons (left) and create a personalised line of bunting that looks great strewn above a window, bed or across a fireplace area for an eye-catching interior addition

4. Wall Art

Union jack wall art will transform any plain wall or alcove area into a visual focal point that provides patriotic patterned and coloured detailing. A large canvas or a selection of small prints can be arranged in a unified or mismatched pattern to create a creative and artistic feature wall in both traditional and modern interior spaces. Wall clocks also make a great focal point and  provide visual appeal as well as functional purpose and design. Opt for traditional colour schemes for a classic look or choose vibrant or neutral shades for an alternative take on the traditional Union Jack design.

5. Statement Furniture

A singular piece of statement furniture can add detail and colour to a new or existing home interior and can be completely personalised to your tastes and colour palette. There are many companies who provide customised furniture designs or unique and quirky styles or alternatively if you would prefer to transform one of your existing furniture items then it may be simpler than you would think. A union jack design is one of the simpler patterns to paint as it follows straight lines and does not require any artistic freehand work. Simply choose your primer,a selection of paint colours and some low tack tape and mask off the design to ensure crisp edges and a professional finish. Once again you can opt for classic colonial colours or a selection that compliments your current interior tones.

For all original photographs and lots more Union Jack inspired home accessories, head over to our Pinterest page - Pinterest - Union Jack Accessories.