Create a stunning patriotic centerpiece for your summer table in under 5 minutes with festive red geraniums.
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This post was originally published on June 21, 2022. Last updated on June 5, 2024.
Summer Decor Ideas and Inspiration for Your Home
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Table of Contents
- Summer Decor Ideas and Inspiration for Your Home
- Beautiful Summer Centerpiece with Red Geraniums
- Tools and Supplies Needed to Make a Summer Centerpiece with Red Geraniums
- How To Make a 4th of July Centerpiece with Red Geraniums
- Get Your Summer Tablescape Ready in Minutes!
- More Summer Decor Ideas and Inspiration
- Pin and Save it for Later!
Beautiful Summer Centerpiece with Red Geraniums
Summer’s flying by, can you believe the 4th of July is just around the corner?
To celebrate the season in style, I’m sharing a super quick and easy patriotic centerpiece idea you can put together in 5 minutes!
And I do mean simple!
If you don’t have time to tackle a DIY or don’t feel like being crafty, then this post is one that I know you will enjoy.
All you need are some red geraniums and a few American flags to put together this simple 4th of July table decor.
Tools and Supplies Needed to Make a Summer Centerpiece with Red Geraniums
- Wood Crate or another planter box (You can find a similar one HERE)
- Red geraniums
- Disposable pie tin or plant saucer
- Small American flags
How To Make a 4th of July Centerpiece with Red Geraniums
Step 1: Find a Wood Crate or Planter Box
It is the obvious first step, but I want to share a bit about it, and here’s why.
When it comes to your home, I am a firm believer that you should do what YOU love.
Curating a comfortable and cozy home that makes your heart happy is more important than any trend.
For me, that’s finding creative ways to blend new decor with one-of-a-kind vintage pieces like this wood crate.
Several years ago, I found it tucked away in an old run-down outbuilding on my grandparent’s farm.
Since it holds extra sentimental value, I knew it would be the perfect piece to use for this patriotic centerpiece.
But you don’t need something old (or even a wood crate) to make a simple centerpiece like this for your Fourth of July celebration.
If you love the look of the old crate but don’t have one this set of weathered wood boxes is a good alternative.
If not, anything that can hold a potted plant will work.
Just get creative!
Shop your home for things that you may already have on hand.
You might be surprised at what you find!
Step 2: ” Pot” Your Red Geraniums
Once you have decided on a planter for your centerpiece, take some quick measurements.
This will help make sure you don’t pick out a pot of red geraniums that are too large or too small for your centerpiece.
In the summer, I love to use patriotic touches to style our home, so these red geraniums tie in perfectly with the rest of my dining room decor.
And this centerpiece complements the DIY patriotic red, white, and blue door basket hanging on our front door.
For a shortcut, simply keep the red geraniums in their existing plastic pot.
This saves time and allows you to easily remove them later to create another centerpiece.
If you plan to display your patriotic centerpiece inside, you’ll want to protect your furniture from water.
To prevent water marks and stains, place a plant saucer underneath your potted geranium.
If you’re in a pinch, you can also use a disposable pie tie, as I did here.
They are cheap, easy to find, and help to keep water from seeping through the bottom of the pot and onto the table.
Then “pot” your red geraniums in your crate, and just like that you have a simple and beautiful centerpiece for the 4th of July that will last you all summer long!
Step 3: Add Some American Flags
These mini American flags are an easy way to give your centerpiece an extra patriotic touch.
Just tuck a few in between the blooms of your red geraniums and you’re done!
They are so affordable, and I love to use them to decorate around our home in the summertime.
While this centerpiece is designed for a 4th of July celebration, it would be perfect for a Memorial Day picnic or any summer gathering.
And, for those living outside the US, the flags can be easily swapped out to personalize this patriotic centerpiece for your own country’s celebration.
(I see you my Canadian, Australian, and UK friends!)
Get Your Summer Tablescape Ready in Minutes!
And that’s it!
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy summer centerpiece.
Red geraniums bring a vibrant pop of color to any table, and with a little watering and occasional pinching to encourage new growth, your centerpiece will continue blooming all summer long.
If you loved this post, you can check out more patriotic decorating ideas here.
And click here to get more simple DIYs and summer styling tips.
More Summer Decor Ideas and Inspiration
As always, thanks so much for stopping by!
Next, don’t miss Anne and AnnMarie at Simple 2 Mom’s easy and affordable front porch decorating ideas.
And check ou all the summer ideas from the rest of my blogging friends, linked below.
Xo,
Summer Inspiration from Eleven Talented Bloggers
Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful // Dabbling & Decorating
Five Simple Things That Look Good on Your Summer Mantel // Robyn’s French Nest
Five 4th of July Party Ideas That Will Sparkle // Pasha is Home
DIY Summer Disco Ball Planter // Tater Tots & Jello
Lemon and Floral Summer Kitchen Decor // Willow Bloom Home
Five Minute Simple Summer Centerpiece // Midwest Life and Style
5 Affordable Summer Decor Ideas for a Small Front Porch // Simply 2 Moms
Seven Amazing Ways To Have A Memorable Summer // Cottage in the Mitten
DIY Star Neutral Wreath for Summer // The Pond’s Farmhouse
An Outdoor Summer Tablescape Using Blues and Terracotta // The Tattered Pew
5 Ways to Set An Everyday Summer Table // White Arrows Home
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Jen!!! You weren’t kidding! 5 minutes and gorgeous!!!! Love this so much friend!!! XoXo
Thanks so much, Aliya. The geranium is still going strong and makes me smile each time I walk by. I’m glad you enjoyed it too.
Xo ~
Jen
Popping in to say how much I loved this centerpiece idea. I’m featuring it on Farmhouse Friday this week. Thanks for linking up! pinned
Thank you, Cindy. I’m so glad you love it as much as I do. I appreciate the feature. Happy 4th, friend!
Losing my mind in the best possible way over this idea, Jen! I love the flowers you chose, the container, the little flags, your beach waves, that blue – gah – I just love it all! Can’t wait to feature this beauty on Friday! Big hugs, CoCo
Thank you, CoCo. I appreciate it so much. This is a project that almost wasn’t, but it turned out to be the best happy accident. I love it, and I’m so glad you do too. Appreciate your kind words friend. Happy weekend to you!
It looks SO pretty, Jen!! I LOVE that wood box…what a cool story on where that came from!! The idea of a simple centerpiece is such a brilliant idea…no fuss in the summer. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Rachel. I’m happy that I was able to find a fun way to use this extra special piece in our home.
I love your festive home. Everything is so bright and patriotic. Such a pretty centerpiece idea, Jen! Pinned 🙂
xoxo
Thank you so much, Jen!
I love that vintage crate…perfect for your simple centerpiece. Such a pretty display and sentimental too. Pinned!
Thank you, AnnMarie! It’s been a busy summer so far. I’m all about simple, and this centerpiece was just the ticket. And I love how it helps to finish my table and adds more pops of red for the 4th.
Jen you always have e the best ideas!!! This is not only so smart it’s just beautiful! The red has my heart. And the picture of you is lovely too! Thanks for sharing and I pinned this one. Happy summer!
Thank you, friend. Red, white, and blue have my heart this summer too. I love the simple, nostalgic feel about it. I hope you are enjoying your summer so far!
I love your centerpiece and would love to share it this week in my weekly roundup! Looking forward to our luau!
THank you, Stacy. I appreciate it so much! Can’t wait for the Luau. It’s going to be a fun dinner party!
This is such a sweet idea! I bet I could do this with Canada flags too. Thank you for the inspiration.
Yes! You totally could! I was actually thinking of my friends up north. I know Canada Day is just a few days before the 4th of July!
Jen- it is sooo cool that you found that old crate from your grandparents’ property! Those are always the best things to decorate with ;)! I love how pretty the geraniums look in the crate too!
xx-Pasha
Thank you, Pasha. Family heirlooms and pieces with a story are definitely my favorite decor items to use. Thank you for hosting such a fun hop!
Jen I love simple too. I’ve been working on something all day long today and it was way too much. Getting back to basics allows us to enjoy our summers. Loved it!
I agree, Ann. I actually had another project planned instead of this one and scrapped it for that exact reason. I’m so glad I did. Sometimes less is more and I love how this centerpiece turned out. I’m so glad that you enjoy it too. 🥰
I need geraniums ASAP now! Adorable! Thanks for sharing such an easy and fun idea!
Thank you, Robyn. They are one of my favorite summer flowers!
I’m a summer geranium girl! I love how you did this centerpiece! It’s perfect!
Thank you, Kristin. Geraniums are one of my favorite flowers to plant in the summer.
Jen, I absolutely love your centerpiece! Geraniums are my favorite and they look perfect in the wooden crate! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us!! Always fun touring together!❤️
Thank you so much, Kim. Red geraniums are one of my mom’s favorites, so they always make me think of her. And they’re perfect for a patriotic summer look. Happy summer!
Jen,
You had me at old crate. I love how this arrangement turned out. Give me all the old wooden crates and boxes. Such a clever idea.
Thank you, Rachel. The crate is extra special to me. I’m glad I was able to find a simple and easy way to incorporate it into my summer decorating.