20 ways to use a flag in your home

This post is taken directly from here, especially for September 11.

2012 is a perfect year for the flag theme. EURO has barely ended but we are already preparing for the Olympics Games in London. The great thing about flags is that they do not only appear at the sports facilities or they are not only an essential part of fan accessories, but flags are more often use as a pattern on our clothes, plates, or even nails.

Why? The answer is quite simple: Thanks to flags, with a simple gesture, we express sympathy for the country. Additionally, flags compose an attractive decorative element. No wonder why during last few seasons flags have been endorsing by so many fashion designers or even recently by the interior decorators.

Of course, with no doubts the two most wanted are the British and American flags, but it does not mean that Brazil’s or Spain’s flag might not become popular any time soon. Basically, if you are proud of your own country or want to emphasise that the country is close to you, do not hesitate, just hang the flag on your room walls!

While decorating your home, keep in mind that flags look good in both: modern and traditional interiors. Moreover, flags focus that much attention that sometimes even a small item such as pillow can dominate the whole decor.

We are really into this flag trend, that is why we want to show you 20 interior designs with a flag as the leading or secondary role, which has certainly made a huge impression on us. Be inspired!

Source: InteriorDesignPro

Source: Home Stories A2Z

Source: Méchant Design

Source: Jamie Hempsall

Source: Swifts Orchids

Source: Pottery Barn

Interior designs inspired by the british flag

Source: Photographer's selection

Source: Design Sponge

Source: Nordic Rooms

Source: Home and Decor

Source: Home and Decor

Source: Apartment Therapy

Source: The French Mouse House

Source: Rona Mag

Source: Nordic Rooms

Source: Best Home Design

Source: The Woodbridge Carpet

American-british flag variations

Source: Irene Turner

Source: Color Outside the Lines

Source: My Sweet Savannah

My very own fabrics!

I have been designing fabrics since 2009, my second year at university and have used a process to transfer prints onto fabric by hand. Although this process does provide you with your print on a material it is very time consuming and not always never perfect. I began searching in Sydney for a company that was willing to print my designs on small rolls of fabric, without the large price tag - of course, no where was willing to do so.
Finally, I stumbled across a company in the US who is able to print onto almost any type of fabric for a very reasonable price, at any fabric amount!
Four weeks after placing my order, no only are my fabrics are now sitting in my hot little hands, they are also listed on the web for sale and can be made into any product possible. Let's think lamp shades, cushions, chair covers, bed spreads, curtains, book covers... the possibilities are literally endless.

 Below are images of the test swatches I had printed of 6 very basic prints.
I focused my attention towards basic designs as I was apprehensive about the printing process. However, now that I can see how fantastic the results are I cannot wait to display some of my more complex and interesting designs.

Please spread the word about the prints, show the pictures to anyone that may be interested in designs of any sorts. Feedback and requests are always welcome! Don't hesitate to send me an email at ellenjoannepollak@gmail.com

Watch this space for more exciting moments from Design, Form, Function in the coming days and a new Facebook group to make posting my blogs and inspirational images easier!

Big steps, it's time to start believing!