Celebrate Independence Day with some easy decor ideas to style a patriotic red, white, and blue tablescape for the 4th of July.
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This post was originally published on June 24, 2021. Last updated on June 14, 2024.
Patriotic Table Decor Made Easy
Hellooooo summer!
The 4th of July is almost here, and it’s one of my favorite holidays!
So, I’m excited to share easy patriotic decor ideas you can use to style a festive red, white, and blue tablescape.
We’re talking about my best tips for decorating a 4th of July table, including how to choose a theme, layering a place setting, and creating elegant patriotic centerpieces.
So grab your red, white, and blue decor, and let’s style a festive and patriotic 4th of July tablescape together!
Table of Contents
- Welcome to Supper Club
- Patriotic Decor: How to Find Inspiration for Your 4th of July Table
- Patriotic Decor Essentials: Setting A Red, White, and Blue Table
- 4th of July Table Decorations: How to Create a DIY Floral Centerpiece
- More Patriotic Party Ideas and Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
- The Perfect Patriotic Decor: Your Red, White, and Blue Tablescape
- More Patriotic Table Decor Inspiration
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For each party, I team up with a few of my blogging friends to bring you a dose of table styling inspiration, hosting tips, and mouthwatering recipes—all tied together by a theme.
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Patriotic Decor: How to Find Inspiration for Your 4th of July Table
When I’m styling a festive table, I always love to find a special piece to inspire the whole look.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, like a pretty picture in a magazine, a gorgeous piece of fabric, or in the case of this table decor, even some July 4th-inspired dishes.
I knew I wanted to use some blue plates for my patriotic table setting, but I didn’t want dishes with the usual stars and stripes theme.
And I didn’t want to spend a fortune on seasonal dishes that I would only use once or twice a year.
Luckily, while browsing the aisles at the thrift store, I stumbled upon these gorgeous blue vintage transferware plates.
They were perfect!
And for less than $10, I was sold.
They were exactly the decor inspiration I needed to get started on a festive patriotic tablescape.
Patriotic Decor Essentials: Setting A Red, White, and Blue Table
To set my table, I combined a mix of materials and textures to create layers.
To create a layered look that complemented the patriotic theme, I used a mix of linens in shades of red, white, and blue.
Striped placemats provided a classic base, while red and white ticking stripe napkins and chambray napkins added a touch of pattern and extra pops of color.
My favorite round woven twig chargers add another layer of texture.
For the dinnerware, I opted for my everyday cream stoneware plates and bowls.
They’re simple, but the edges have a pretty design that reminds me of old-fashioned lace.
And, they pair perfectly with my blue patterned plates I found at the thrift store.
For the glassware, I used another thrift store find.
The glasses are a bit beat up, but I fell in love with the pattern.
I absolutely couldn’t pass them up!
I paired the clear glasses with some blue ball jars.
And I found some patriotic red and white striped straws in our pantry to add a bit of fun to the table decor.
To finish the table, I added some mini glass dessert cups filled with fresh cherries.
The dessert cups come in handy for serving classic fruit salad.
Or, if you have a sweet tooth, a scoop of one of my personal favorites… no-bake summer berry trifle. Yum!
4th of July Table Decorations: How to Create a DIY Floral Centerpiece
To create some festive and patriotic 4th of July decor, I styled a DIY floral arrangement using a mix of red, white, and blue flowers.
For my Fourth of July centerpiece, I chose three of my favorites: white peonies, blue hydrangeas, and red roses.
Instead of a regular vase, I used an old soup tureen to display the flowers.
I love the vintage feeling it adds to the festive bouquet, and the creamy ivory color of the stoneware coordinates with the vibrant red and blue colors of the flowers.
Then I tucked a few small American flags playfully in the flowers for an added touch of patriotic decor and to tie the whole centerpiece together.
For a touch of rustic charm, I used a barnwood tray as the base for my 4th of July centerpiece.
It’s a functional choice too, allowing me to easily remove the flowers when it’s time to serve dinner.
Small red lanterns give my patriotic tablescape an added pop of red, and are the perfect finishing touch!
More Patriotic Party Ideas and Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
If you love this festive 4th of July tablescape, you might enjoy these patriotic decor and recipe posts.
The Perfect Patriotic Decor: Your Red, White, and Blue Tablescape
Thank you for stopping by today!
I hope these planning tips and ideas help you style a festive and unforgettable table for the Fourth of July filled with simple and affordable patriotic decor.
Now all that’s left to do is to grab your friends and family and get ready to celebrate!
As always, feel free to leave any questions or comments below, and don’t forget to pin this post to save it for later.
Happy 4th of July!
More Patriotic Table Decor Inspiration
I’ve teamed up with my friends from our virtual supper club to share inspiration with you for planning and styling a patriotic 4th of July tablescape.
Simply click the links below for even more tips on setting an elegant table and creating DIY red, white, and blue decorations.
And don’t forget to see our 4th of July menu!
It’s filled with 18 tasty dishes that will make the perfect addition to your holiday celebration.
Anne and AnnMarie at Simply 2 Moms / Rachel at The Ponds Farmhouse / Stacy at Bricks ‘n Blooms
Jen at Midwest Life and Style / Michele at Vintage Home Designs
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Your table is so pretty and festive for the upcoming holiday Jen! Thank you for the great ideas.
Thank you, Kim!
Oh my goodness, girl! This is so beautiful. I love all of the details. It’s the perfect patriotic tablescape. Hugs to you.
Thank you, Renae, for your kind words. I appreciate it so much!
I LOVE those transferware dishes!! That was a score at the thrift store! The tablescape is beautiful. I love all the textures and colors together. The napkins and linens you chose are so pretty and help tie everything together. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you, Rachel. Thrifting can be so hit or miss. I couldn’t believe my luck when I found them. I’m so glad this table brings you as much joy as it did me when I styled it.
Jen, your. patriotic tablescape is gorgeous! I love the combination of colors and textures you used. I am excited to feature your post this week at Tuesday Turn About. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you, Lynne. I’m so glad you like it. It was a fun tablescape to style and it’s still one of my favorites! It’s truly an honor and I appreciate you sharing.
Love your thrift store plates, the soup tureen arrangement because hydrangeas are my favorite flower, and the linens that pull everything together. I’m excited to feature your post this week at our Tuesday Turn About Link Party and so happy you shared your post with us!
Thank you so much, Michelle! I really appreciate it. I’m so happy Julie told me about your link-up parties. I have enjoyed meeting “new to me” bloggers and seeing all of the beautiful inspiration that is shared every week.
This is so gorgeous! I love the way you’ve mixed patterns and textures working with the beautiful red, white, and blue colour scheme. Enjoy!
Thank you, Shawna. I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
I love how you put together this beautiful tablescape. I’m a frequent Goodwill and marketplace shopper for plates. I always look forward to your blog post!
Thank you, Debi. I’m so glad you love it, and that you enjoy reading my posts. Thank you for being here! And yes, Goodwill is a great place to find dishes. They are always so affordable, and I have found some really pretty vintage pieces there.
Jen, your table is so pretty!!! I just love every detail from the centerpiece to the placesettings!! I’m excited to share your post with my followers in my weekend round up on Sunday “From My Neck of the Woods”.
Thank you, Kristin, for your kind compliment! It means so much and I’d be honored to be included in your weekend round up!
So cute! I love how you put it inside that wooden tray. And the triangular lanterns are so fun. I’ve never seen any like that. I have got to break down and get some red and white or blue and white plates. I love yours!
Thank you, Cindy. I have had such great luck with some amazing thrift store finds lately. Many of the items like the lanterns and the plates came from Goodwill! I think I’m going to go look over lunch again and start hunting for ideas for my next table.😘
Love all the pretty details of your patriotic tablescape. The layered napkins with the seagrass charger and blue transferware plats are perfect. I need to start hunting thrift stores for some. Pinned!
Thank you, AnnMarie. I could hardly believe my luck when I found them. I couldn’t scoop them up fast enough!😘 Now I am on the hunt for some red ones!
Jen your table is gorgeous! i really love your centerpiece! It’s so festive and pretty! xo
Thank you, Stacy. I think the flowers really help to pull the table all together. I’m so glad you enjoy them too!
Love all the red white and blue. Your thrift store finds work perfectly! Great job Jen!
Thank you so much, Lori! I have been having some good luck with thrift store finds lately. Hopefully, my hot streak continues.
Your table turned out beautiful Jen! Those blue transferware plates were such a great find. Love them!
Thank you, Michele! I had an idea of what I was looking for. I couldn’t believe I was lucky enough to find them. So perfect and can’t wait to use them for more tables in the future.
Jen,
Your table is beautiful. I love your centerpiece with the blue hydrangeas.
Thank you, Rachel! I’m so glad you liked it!