10 Ways to decorate your home for St Patrick's Day
13th Mar 2024 Life
3 min read
Spruce up your home for St Patrick's Day with this fun selection of homeware and decoration
March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day, otherwise known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. Not only is it an annual celebration marked around the world, but it’s also an excuse to raise a glass to Saint Patrick, the infamous patron saint of Ireland. For all of those planning a party, here are some top picks from home furnishings to fun decorations.
1. Partyrama Shamrock String Hanging Decoration
Partyrama offers a whole host of St Paddy’s themed decorations from balloons to banners, and these shamrock hanging decorations. Easy to put up, try hanging them in the doorway so your party guests make a fun entrance.
Key features:
- Sold in a pack of six
- Approx height: 213cm/7 ft
- Foil material
2. Hobbycraft St Patrick's Day Wreath
The home of crafting, Hobbycraft, has a wreath how-to for every occasion, and it also includes St Patrick’s Day. Pick up all the materials, from felt, to thread, and wire wreath frames, and follow their simple step-by-step guide to create your very own, hand-crafted wreath.
Key features:
- Handmade wreath
- Perfect for beginners
- Get the kids involved
3. Lights4Fun Shamrock Neon Light
Image by Oliver Perrott
This playful shamrock neon sign is made from neon flex housing 136 green LEDs, for a cool, statement piece to hang on your wall. It comes with a 5m lead cable which allows the neon to be within reach of your plug socket.
Key features:
- Dimensions: 28.9 x 30 x 1.5cm
- Plug included
- 5m lead cable
- Indoor use
4. Dunelm Pride and Joy Coloured Glass Clover Wall Mirror
A sweet mirror that takes inspiration from a lucky four-leaf clover, it features a vibrant green glass frame for a dash of colour. It's been designed to be hung on the wall, whether it's in the hallway, bedroom, living room, or it can be also hung in the bathroom.
Key features:
- Clover wall mirror
- Can be hung in 2 ways
- Green glass frame
5. AnyDesign St. Patrick's Day Pillow Covers
For an easy way to bring some St Paddy's Day cheer into the home, add some lucky green cushion covers. This set of four cushion covers features single-sided designs with shamrocks, stripes, and printed wording in green and white.
Key features:
- 18 x 18 Inch
- Set of 4
- Cushion inserts not included
6. Bunting Warehouse St Patrick’s Day Bunting
It’s not a party without bunting, and it’s encouraged to string this themed bunting indoors and outdoors! In a vibrant green of course, the pennants don classic designs from lucky horseshoes to shamrocks and St Patrick’s Day text.
Key features:
- 10-metre length of St Patrick’s Day bunting on synthetic material.
- Printed double sided
- 24 printed pennants
7. Lakeland 19-Piece Floral Icing Cutter Set
The day is known as the Feast of Saint Patrick too, so if you want to get in the kitchen and bake a traditional Irish Porter cake or tons of little fairy cakes this cutter set from Lakeland contains a four-leaf clover design for icing toppers.
Key features:
- Set of 19 icing cutters
- Includes flower, clover leaf and star designs
- For fondant icing, sugar paste and marzipan
- Up to 7cm diameter
- Lakeland 3-year guarantee included
8. Guinness Home Bar Pack
Image by Richard Bell via Unsplash
Guinness is synonymous with Ireland, so, toast the day with a pint of the black stuff. To set the scene, is this home bar set that includes Guinness beer mats, a bar towel, a deck of playing cards, and two Guinness pint glasses. Go the extra mile, and if it’s a gift why not customise the glasses with an engraved message?
Key features:
- 4 x Beer Mats
- 2 x Guinness Pint Glass
- 1 x Bar Towel
- 1 x Playing Cards Deck
- 2 x Optional Engraving
9. Dunelm Irish Coffee Glasses
For those who love an Irish coffee, these double-walled, insulated Irish coffee glasses are a must. Made from heat-resistant glass in a classic rounded shape, these will keep your boozy coffee warmer for longer. All there’s left to do is make one, and you’ll find a recipe here.
Key features:
- 2 x 275ml glasses
- Made of heat-resistant, double-walled borosilicate glass
- 1-year guarantee
10. DUSK Green Bailey Pillow Dog Bed
Last but not least, don’t forget the dog! Brought to you by homewares and furniture specialists DUSK is this green herringbone dog bed so your beloved pooch can also celebrate the day, cosy and snuggled up in style.
Key features:
- Dimensions: 76cm x 55cm x 15cm
- Made from premium polycotton canvas
- Available in medium and large sizes
- Machine Wash Removable cover
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