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Holiday Style in Red, White, and Blue

Home furnishings and accessories look great in and blue . These colors are right at home in both contemporary and country interiors. And, at no time during the year do they seem more appropriate than in July, when fireworks are everywhere, and summer is in full swing.

For many of us, summer begins with July 4th, and with it memories of camp, baseball, and BBQs. If you'd like your home interiors to capture that feeling year 'round, then a red, white, and blue color scheme might be perfect for you. Whitewashed beadboard walls make the perfect clean background for navy upholstery. Add flag inspired touches of red and white stripes, blue ticking fabrics, and stars in all sizes and colors, and you'll have a winning room that offers a summertime oasis all year.

blue as a great grounding color, bringing in touches of white and bright red for accent. Plain white dishes will practically sparkle when used with this color scheme, while red dishes add even more color to a summer table.

Outside think hammocks, gazebos, and comfortable outdoor furniture, and look for touches of and blue in flowers, furnishings, and accessories. Galvanized tin buckets, painted wood, and homey twig touches will all live beautifully together.


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