It’s time to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and what better way than to decorate your home in red, white and blue? We bring you a selection of the most patriotic products to adorn your palace
This Summer is going to be one of national celebration as Queen Elizabeth celebrates her Platinum Jubilee. As well of the inevitable flood of commemorative memorabilia, plenty of designers are using the patriotic red, white and blue colours or the inspiration of 1950s design in their offerings. So, whether you are planning in indoor party, a garden event or a street celebration, let’s look at some of the Platinum Jubilee-inspired products you can use to wave the flag this summer.
Royal Crest Bolster Cushion
Auburn Fox
Auburn Fox has a collection of Union Flag cushions and bunting designed to inject a regal touch into interior schemes ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Suitable as much for the family sofa as they are the most regal of thrones, the six-strong collection has a vintage touch and is resplendent in the classic red, white and blue of the flag of the United Kingdom.
The Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom in gold braiding is also featured on a selection of the cushions. Made from hard-wearing duck fabric with a polyester insert, the cushions are robust enough for every day use offering a practical, yet stylish scatter cushion. Prices from £22.99.
www.auburnfox.co.uk
Platinum Jubilee Cushion Cover
Victoria Eggs
The intricately hand-drawn design was inspired by the magnificent dress worn by The Queen during her Coronation in 1952. The dress featured embroidered flowers from every country in the Commonwealth including the Tudor rose (England), thistle (Scotland), leek (Wales), shamrock (Ireland), and wattle (Australia). Handmade in Britain, 100% cotton with a contrasting plain red material reverse, the 30 x 30cm cushions are machine washable, and zip on one side to add your own inner.
www.victoriaeggs.com
Limited Edition Pin Up Queen Garden Art
YardArt UK
Bringing real street art outdoors with Yardart’s wonderful range of Limited Edition garden art, all designs are digitally printed using UV protected weatherproof colour fast inks and applied to high quality outdoor grade acrylic. Install onto fences, brick walls or concrete using architectural bolts to suit the design.
https://yardartuk.co.uk
Jubilee Firepit Crown
FirepitsUK
Fitting the majority of the company’s 60cm, 70cm and 80cm designs, the Jubilee Crown adds to the dignity and nobility of its British made firepits. Made from British steel and manufactured in Monmouthshire, this limited edition fire pit addition is the crowning glory to your own Jubilee garden gatherings and royal revelries.
www.firepitsuk.co.uk
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 Garden Ornaments
LOGI Firepits
The collection is made in the form of chess pieces: a Queen, a Knight signifying the Queen’s love of horses, and a Rook taking the form of Windsor Castle. Laser cut, high quality thick steel, designed to be fixed easily and to have a long service life, this is the perfect set of decorations for your garden party.
www.logifirepits.com
Union Jack Luxury Merino Jubilee Throw/Picnic Blanket
Annabel James
This supersoft Merino lambswool Union Jack throw with deep fringe is perfect for throwing over the back of the sofa, on the bed, or even in the car to add extra warmth.
With the addition of luxury leather straps it becomes a picnic blanket – perfect for the Jubilee celebrations. This patriotic Merino throw celebrates Britain in its classic red, white and blue colours. British design, British made, and British quality from one of this country’s last remaining vertical woollen mills. Approximate size 200 x 135 cm including fringe.
www.annabeljames.co.uk
Platinum Jubilee Bunting
Nessa Foye Designs
This patriotic bunting has the most adorable London print featuring loads of instanty recognisable London icons: Tower Bridge, St Pauls, Big Ben, red buses, red phone boxes and loads more, matched with jolly red and white polka dots, Union Jacks and a lovely red, white and blue stripe. Bunting consists of 10 flags, measuring 19cm wide x 21cm tall. The flag part measures 225cm long, with an additional 40cm on each end to enable you to tie it up. Each flag is double sided so it can be hung across the middle of a room and enjoyed from all angles.
www.nessafoyedesigns.etsy.com
This feature was originally published in Property & Home with Martin Roberts, Spring 2022 issue. Read more here.
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