Stylish Memorial Day Decorations on a Budget
Create a festive red white and blue look with these budget-friendly Memorial Day decorations perfect for your home and patio setup.

Memorial Day weekend is the best because it signals the kick-off of summer. Not only that, it’s another chance to honor those that fought for the red, white, and blue. It’s the perfect unofficial start to spending more time outside, staying up too late, and taking in the summer scene.
We love to add red, white, and blue decor to our home as much as we can, but our Memorial Day decoration finds in today’s post are so pretty with an all-American charm and vintage-vibe that we love. Plus, they are perfectly priced to make sure we don’t overspend. We’re going to share some of our decorating tips and then get to our favorite items to add to your decor. Let’s get to it!
How to Decorate for Memorial Day Without Going Overboard
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Start with a Flag-Inspired Color Palette
This is probably the most obvious, but sticking to a red, white, and blue color theme is the only way to go when decorating for the long weekend. We like to find items that are a little more muted tones to give our decor a subtler vibe, but you can’t go wrong with sticking to the these three colors. We like to pick one or two of the colors to lead the charge and use the third as a simple accent to balance it all out.
Find Vintage-Inspired Decor to Add Instant Charm
We love a good vintage-inspired set of decorations especially when we are trying to add some patriotic decor in. The best items to grab are the simple things like table runners, dish towels, and pillows. Replace these items with red, white, and blue versions and you’ll be well on your way to getting the Memorial Day vibe throughout your home.
Any easy way to add Memorial Day decorations without going overboard is to pick items that are one of the colors that can double as summer decor as well. Things like blue napkins or red cups can bring in the vibe without the patriotic-ness being too overwhelming. We also like to add string lights outside that can be changed out for red, white, and blue or that you can add little flags to as well.
Add Items to Specific Areas of Your Home
When it comes to where to add the patriotic decor, we like to focus on three specific places:
- The Entryway
- The Kitchen/Dining Areas
- The Backyard
Grabbing a festive wreath or flag for the front door is an easy way to add Memorial Day decor to the mix. We also like to change out our doormat too. For the kitchen, adding a flag-themed runner to your table, a flag-forward centerpiece, and switching out your everyday towels is also a super easy way to add the good vibes.
And of course, no Memorial Day decor would be complete without adding some red, white, and blue to the backyard. Keep it simple with string lights, themed signs, and table toppers that stick with the color scheme too.
With these areas in mind, let’s get to the good part… our favs!!
Our Favorite Memorial Day Decoration Must Haves

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Here are some of our vintage-inspired Memorial Day decor items we found on Amazon that will fit our tips above perfectly without spending a ton.
- Old Style Stars American Flag Table Runner – This flag-inspired table runner brings just the right amount of color to your tablescape. It looks beautiful layered over wood or white tables and can be used all summer long for patriotic holidays or everyday style.
- Pleated Fan Flag 1.5×3 Feet American Bunting Decoration – Nothing says patriotic quite like bunting. Drape this across your porch rail or above a window and it instantly gives your space that classic Americana charm. It’s weather-resistant and easy to hang too.
- Red White and Blue String Lights Battery Operated 16FT – These lightweight battery-operated lights are perfect for stringing along fences, tables, or even inside jars. They bring a fun festive glow to your evening plans and are easy to set up with no outlets required.
- Patriotic Table Decorations, Memorial Day Decor – This set includes centerpieces that work great on buffet tables or sideboards. They’re simple but make a statement and are easy to reuse for Fourth of July.
- America Stars Home Patriotic Kitchen Towels – Swapping out your everyday dish towels is one of the easiest ways to decorate. These star-covered towels are festive without being too loud and look great hung over your oven handle.
- 4 Pcs Patriotic Tabletop Decorations – These mini tabletop signs are the perfect size to tuck into a shelf, centerpiece, or tray. They give just the right amount of red white and blue without taking up too much space.
- Red White Blue Decor Americana Welcome USA Sign – This welcome sign adds that extra patriotic touch to your front door or entryway. It’s bold enough to be noticed but neutral enough to go with different decor styles.
- Memorial Day Always Remember Our Heroes Garden Flag – A garden flag like this is a sweet and respectful way to honor the meaning behind Memorial Day. Place it in your front yard or flower bed to add heart to your outdoor space.
Decorating for Memorial Day does not have to take a lot of time, effort, or even money. With our few simple tips from above, you’ll be ready to transition in and out of all the wonderful patriotic holidays as easy as pie.
Now you have to let us know, which of these items above are your favorite?
More Patriotic Ideas
If you enjoyed these ideas, make sure to pin the image below to reference later!

