DIY Decor Ideas for Veterans Day
Veterans Day is around the corner, and what better way to honor our heroes than decorating your home with patriotic flags, banners, and balloons, and celebrating this day with family and friends?
Don’t stress about the decor. I’m going to share some quick and easy ideas that will instantly add a patriotic touch to your home.
Stunning American Flag-inspired wreaths, fun balloon arches, cozy patriotic accent walls, and patriotic table decor with yummy food; each DIY project on this list is designed to honor our heroes in style. So, let’s get started.
DIY Wreath
Is there any better idea for decorating the outdoors for Veterans Day than the DIY American Flag-inspired wreath?
You can make this beautiful wreath easily; all you need are some artificial flowers in white, red, and blue colors, one wreath form, paper-cut white stars, and a hot glue gun.
Use a hot glue gun to attach artificial flowers to a wreath form—alternate red, white, and blue flowers for a patriotic look.
Add white stars to the blue section using fabric stars, or you can even paint them to show your creative side.
Patriotic Balloon Arch
Want to create something cool for your outdoors? Show your patriotism with all your zeal by decorating your front yard entrance with a DIY balloon arch.
Use red, white, and blue balloons in various sizes to create depth. Use a balloon strip or arch kit to arrange them, alternating colors as you go. Finally, tuck mini American flags or ribbon streamers along the arch.
This balloon arch is a joyful way to honor veterans in style.
DIY Patriotic Pillow and Curtain Decor
The easiest way to add a patriotic touch to your living room is to switch regular sofa and pillow covers for American flag prints or red, blue, and white hues.
Moreover, repurpose spare red, blue, and white fabric from around the house to create American flag-inspired curtains to give your living room a perfect patriotic touch.
Backyard Decor
If you have a small garden or flowers in your backyard then try this easy Veterans Day decor.
Paint the pots with red, blue, and white colors. Put a small flag, along with white ribbons to create a cute little patriotic flower pot display. Arrange them on a vertical shelf for a perfect display.
DIY Patriot Bouquet
Take a few flowers from the garden and create a beautiful bouquet for your living room or bedroom.
If you can, buy some chrysanthemums. These large, showy flowers are popular for multiple layers of petals. They come in a variety of colors, including red, white, and blue, and are perfect for creating an American flag-inspired bouquet.
DIY Veterans Day Banner
Create a DIY Veterans Day banner with your family. Use cardstock or felt to cut out flag shapes, stars, or letters to spell “Honor Our Heroes.”
Decorate each piece with markers, stickers, or fabric scraps in patriotic colors. Hang the banner outside of your home for a heartfelt tribute.
For those short on time, simply write “Thank You, Veterans” on a poster board or chalkboard as a centerpiece for the occasion.
Military Medal Shadow Box
If you have a veteran in your family, honor them personally with a shadow box display featuring medals, badges, or patches. Use a backdrop of camouflage or military-themed fabric, and add a small flag or plaque with the veteran’s name.
This thoughtful piece can be displayed in your home as a year-round tribute, or you can gift it to them as a meaningful keepsake.
Patriotic Accent Wall
Why not paint a Veterans Day decor accent wall in your bedroom that stays relevant year-round?
Paint one accent wall with a bold red or blue color and hang some star decoration pieces along with the American flag as a perfect backdrop.
For the Veterans Day celebration, change the bedsheet color to a white one and add a blue quilt on top. This will complete the accent wall as well.
Finally, add red, blue, and white pillows to complete the setup.
Mason Jar Lighting Decor
Can’t arrange something new for Veterans Day? No worries, give your fall decor light arrangements a twist with a Veterans Day touch-up. A quick fix for those short on time.
Paint the mason jar hanging outside for fall decor with an American flag. And ta-da, your outdoors is ready for patriotic celebration.
Another quick fix is to get a customized American flag neon light for your living room (easily available on Amazon or Etsy).
Hang it behind the sofa and this will be a perfect backdrop for Instagram-worthy, patriotic shots.
DIY Flag Bunting
Nothing is more classic than hanging the bunting in indoor and outdoor areas during national holidays to show the true patriotism spirit.
Cut red, white, and blue fabric into triangle shapes, then glue or sew them onto a sturdy ribbon. For some creativity add stars or other patriotic designs. This can be draped across your porch, mantel, or wall.
This DIY decoration is festive, reusable, and adds a splash of color to any area.
Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns are another affordable way to bring color to your Veterans Day decor and they can never go wrong.
Start with plain red, white, and blue lanterns, or make your own by folding and gluing cardstock. Add star-shaped cutouts, mini flags, or ribbons to each lantern for extra flair.
Finally, hang them individually along a porch, entryway, or living room.
Window Flag Display
Veterans Day decor can’t be complete without a flag display outside of your home. Instead of being a stand-up display, think something different this time.
Try this window setup, by using silk curtains in red, blue, and white hues. Tie them together with a white ribbon. Finally, display two flags in a cross shape on the top of the window.
This setup will inspire the neighbors to decorate their homes as well.
Celebration Cake
If you are hosting a Veterans Day dinner or lunch at your place don’t forget to add sweets. And what’s even better than adding a USA flag-inspired cake for your celebration party?
Start by baking a cake in your desired shape. Next, frost it with blue buttercream. Decorate with red, white, and blue sprinkles, candies, and mini flags.
Add a festive topper with lollipops, stars, and a donut. Finally, set the sweet bar corner with a cake along with some red, white, and blue paper fans and candles as decor.
Table Decor
A Veterans Day celebration without red and blue table decor is incomplete.
Use a blue table runner and add red and white cutlery or a red color runner with blue and white cutlery and decor. The idea is to mix and match everything on the table with red, blue, and white hues.
Or you can make a DIY table runner using a plain white cloth and fabric paint. Paint red stripes down the length and add blue stars in one corner for a flag-inspired look.
Wall of Honor
Dedicate a wall or a small area in your home for an honor display. Frame photos of loved ones who have served, along with their medals, badges, or personal items if available. Add small flags or patriotic décor to enhance the theme.
This is a meaningful way to show respect and gratitude for the service and sacrifices of those close to you.
Edible Centerpiece
Centerpieces are okay, but how about creating edible centerpieces for this Veterans Day celebration?
Take a round charcuterie board and fill it with red, white, and blue candies, fruits, and chocolates. Place some red and white polka-dot disposable plates, napkins, and toothpicks to add a festive touch.
This centerpiece will serve a double duty: as a decor piece and a fun treat for kids and guests. For more seasonal and yummy-lious edible centerpieces, check out How to Create Fall Edible Centerpieces?
Work Space Patriotic Touch
In case you have to get some work done even during Veterans Day, do it in a patriotic style to keep the spirits up.
Add a few mini flag decorations, and consider using red, white, and blue desk organizers for pens, notepads, and supplies.
Or keep it simple and minimalist by adding a flag on the wall or draping over the chair. For more clever ideas, skim through Elevate Your Workspace with 4th of July Vibes.