Banner & Flag Ideas

Seasonal and Garden

• Display a flag for every season with a colorful scene that holds up through all kinds of weather. Look for flags depicting vivid seasonal themes such as red cardinals for the winter or green and pink flower for spring. Choose flags made from fade-resistant fabric and hang them from a prominent location on the front of your home.

  You can also display smaller garden flags that hang vertically from a rod with a post you can simply push into the ground. These flags are conveniently switched out for a frequent change of scenery in the garden. You can choose flags to match your flowers or fill an empty space where nothing will grow.

Patriotic

• Display dedication to your country with a patriotic flag. Follow the etiquette rules for hanging flags such as the American or Canadian flag. Most countries follow specific rules for heraldry and following these rules adds authenticity to your flag display. Feature a flag with vivid colors and place a spotlight on it for evening ambiance. You can also opt for an antique American war flag or a patriotic banner that stretches across a top balcony on a house or apartment.

  For delicate flags and banners with historic value, invest in an acid-free frame display that will last for many generations. Hang your framed flag or banner on an indoor wall as a conversation piece.

Multiple

• If you can't decide on one flag, display several in a row. Give your home or apartment embassy appeal with a multitude of coordinating flags. You can stick to formal flags depicting crests, or opt for a more casual display. For example, if you're a sports fan, hang your favorite team flags or banners over a balcony. Hang them by rank in terms of their performance throughout the season. For an indoor display, fill a wall with flags and banners from your favorite teams. If you're a car racing fan, hang smaller flags sporting well-known race car numbers from mounted poles you can attach to your deck railing in the back yard.

Welcome Home

• There's no better way to welcome home a loved one than with a banner expressing the joy of being safely reunited. Make your own banner from vinyl and paint on a message in bold letters with fabric paint. Decorate your banner with personalized embellishments. For example, welcome home an American soldier with a banner depicting comforting images of cultural customs such as apple pie, baseball and a convertible classic car. Hang your banner with yellow ribbon for added welcome home sentiment.

  You can also order customized banners from companies specializing in event banners for parties. These banners are ideal for durable displays that can withstand the elements for extended periods of time.