Fly the Flag
Now that Olympic Games fever is hotting up, so is the passion for all things British. The young and trendy fashionistas of London started the trends for Union Jack clothing and accessories and now the Union flag has received so many modern and creative makeovers that it is fully embraced as a symbol for the young with its hippy, vibrant style. So why not embrace all that is Great and British with some funky patriotic bedroom accessories!
Union Jack Bedding
Union Jack children’s bedding is a great way to liven up a bedroom with a British twist. These bed-covers will be especially popular with teenagers who will love the cool, modern and funky British flag designs that have been brought to life with bold colours and energetic designs.
The London 2012 bedding set in pink or blue from John Lewis will bring Olympic fever home and are set to become treasured mementoes in themselves of when the world’s eyes were on London for one of the greatest sporting events. Show whose side you are on!
This Rock UK bedding set from amazon is the perfect Union Jack bedding for teenagers with its vintage style that screams attitude and is reminiscent of the heady punk rock days of the 70s and 80s. It’s just the kind of design that is top of the trends chart too with everyone wanting a piece of vintage British action.
Get in the pink with this pink patchwork Union Jack duvet from amazon which gives the British symbol a touch of girliness that will appeal to most pop princesses. They also have a traditional red, white and blue duvet for those who aren’t so tickled pink with this design!
This appliqued Union jack design duvet set from Laura Ashley is a fun, creative and very modern take on the Union Jack, with a nod to a traditional gingham design. As with all vintage designs, gingham has now been reinvented for the young music scene which makes this duvet quite a stylish statement!
Union Jack Rugs
Nothing lends itself to the shape of a flag more than a rug and this selection brings home a little piece of Great Britain that will make a striking centrepiece for your floor.
It’s big, bright, bold and very British! Fly the flag in the comfort of your own home with this comfy 100% wool Union Jack rug. It will look stunning in any bedroom and can’t fail to be noticed! Get yours exclusively from Cox & Cox.
These children’s rugs from Baby Face may play with the colours a little but the design is still unmistakeably British. Perfect for younger children and the different colours means that they will fit in nicely with any room decor! So if you want to fly the flag in a more subtle style then these kids Union Jack rugs are for you.
Those of a traditional nature will love this deep coloured rug from Debenhams which has the advantage of being fairly stain resistant so it’s perfect for children’s rooms. This eye-catching rug has superbly striking colours which almost jump out at you with their patriotic pride so make sure that it has pride of place in your home!
Union Jack Cushions
If you need a place to rest your head then you can’t get better than Union Jack cushions – cuddlier than a flag and much more versatile!
This Happy Jack patchwork cushion from Sweet Home London seems to have given the Union Jack a bit of a smartie makeover! Still it’s sweet, colourful and perfect for brightening your home with an unusual British flavour.
This bold red, white and blue linen cushion from Retreat Home is a luxuriously traditional design made from the finest linen for extra softness because nothing is too great for our British flag!
And if you need to put your feet up after all that flag waving and cheering of all things British then rest them on this cube bean bag from RUComfy with a nice cup of tea and perhaps a traditional cream scone?
