As the majority of you will know the Union Flag, or the Union Jack as it is commonly known, is the flag of the United Kingdom. The original flag was introduced on 12th April 1606 after James VI of Scots inherited the thrones of England and became James I of England. The flag represented an amalgamation of the Flag of England (St Georges Cross) and the Flag of Scotland (St Andrews cross). The current design, which now also incorporates the cross of St Patrick representing the merging of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland, dates back to 1801. Whilst the Union Jack was very popular as a design symbol during the 1960s it has enjoyed a significant presence on the catwalk this season and is also hot in interiors right now. With patriotic pride increasing in the run up to the Olympics in 2012 this trend is only set to gain popularity!
Fly the flag in the kitchen with these eye catching appliances. The Smeg fridge, iconic in any event but very patriotic with this Union Jack design or heat it up with this Union Jack range cooker from Falcon.
The Union Flag design can be used to good effect in any room with this contemporary take on the Louis XVI armchair from Jane Hornsby or, for a more subtle piece, this Union Jack Chesterfield sofa by Andrew Martin would be at home in most styles of interior.
For a quick and easy update use some of the great variety of cushions available or hang this canvass which is available in a range of colours, both from Art for Urban Spaces.
These are just a small example of pieces utilising the Union Jack but you can get just about anything from rugs to mirrors and from beds to baths so it’s just a case of taking your pick.
Be proud of being British and let Transformations bring the Union flag into your interior www.transformationsid.co.uk
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