Fan of the New England Patriots? There are many ways to incorporate their iconic gray, red, white, and blue color scheme into your home decor without littering your home with posters and Fatheads. We’ve gathered color and design inspiration to help you show your love for the Patriots every day while also keeping your home stylish. From subtle accents to bold statements, these ideas will help you create an inspired and spirited living space that celebrates your favorite team.
Sleep on It
Grays with medium intensity can work wonders in a bedroom, creating a soothing atmosphere at night without being too dark during the day. Consider using Benjamin Moore’s Perspective CSP-5 for your walls, then add pops of red and blue through bedding, artwork, or decorative pillows. Add in a Patriots-themed throw blanket at the foot of your bed for those chilly game nights, or perhaps a framed team logo above your headboard for an added touch of fan flair.
Grow Up
It’s never too early to join the fandom! While gray might seem like an unconventional choice for a nursery, it’s actually a smart and stylish option. Dutch Boy’s Alloy Gray 436-5DB provides a restful backdrop for infants and toddlers while offering flexibility as your child grows. Pair this neutral base with Patriots-themed decor, such as team pennants, framed jerseys, or custom artwork. For a playful touch, consider wall decals of miniature footballs or a growth chart marked with the heights of famous players like Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
TOH Reader Project: When Kat and Mitch Hertzler realized their son Ryder was outgrowing his bright blue nursery, they transitioned to warm gray walls paired with a pallet-planked ceiling, proving that neutral gray can take a made-for-baby space and turn it into a big-kid retreat. The paneled walls got a more sophisticated look with a coat of neutral gray, and painting the armoire a similar hue helped it blend in to give the illusion of more space. It’s the same principle at work here—gray grows with your child while letting themed accents do the heavy lifting.
Stormy-Hued Organized Accent Wall
Create a sophisticated and functional home office with built-ins coated in a handsome navy blue, like C2 Paint’s Espionage (C2_742). This deep, rich color evokes the Patriots’ blue while providing a striking backdrop for your workspace. Incorporate red and white accents through desk accessories, framed memorabilia, or a comfortable office chair. The navy blue provides a professional yet passionate ambiance perfect for any dedicated fan.
Pro Tip: Architect and interior designer Carol J.W. Kurth advises that built-ins painted in a rich color look most polished when they extend to the ceiling: “Moldings do not have to match exactly, but they need to be cohesive in style,” she says. She also recommends designing built-ins that rise to meet the crown molding, “which makes them look more integrated with the room.”
Traditional Foyer with a Navy Welcome
Make a bold statement from the moment guests enter your home with a true-blue entryway. A bright navy like Benjamin Moore’s Patriot Blue (how fitting) on the walls paired with a pale, cool gray like American White on the ceiling creates a sophisticated and welcoming space. Add a Patriots-themed welcome mat, hang framed team photos, or display a collection of game-day tickets to showcase your team pride. A coordinating umbrella stand and key holder in team colors can further integrate the theme.
This approach mirrors a technique used in a 2001 Colonial-style home in Mount Pleasant, SC, featured in This Old House Magazine. Charleston-based designer Christyn Dunning-Gauss drenched an entire front hall in an inky deep blue, choosing a satin finish for liveliness. “Architecturally, there was no way to seamlessly transition to a different shade from the walls to the trim,” she says. “With all the crown molding, using another color would have been too much.” The glossy, all-over bright navy was heightened by light spilling through French doors and globe-style pendants — a strategy worth borrowing for your own Patriot Blue foyer.
Blue Flight of Fancy
For a whimsical touch inspired by the Patriots’ blue, consider Farrow & Ball’s Yukutori BP 4305 wallpaper. This pattern, based on a mid-century Japanese pen-and-ink drawing, features flocks of flying birds that add movement and interest to any room. Use this eye-catching design in a powder room, home office, or as an accent wall in a bedroom to create a unique and stylish space. Complement the wallpaper with simple red and white decor items, such as vases, picture frames, or lampshades, to subtly tie the space back to the team without overwhelming the design.
Vivid Built-In Backer
Draw attention to your shelved collections by incorporating bold hues from the Patriots’ color palette. Use a bold red like Glidden’s Candy Apple for the back of built-in shelving units and Seal Grey for the actual shelves. This combination provides the perfect backdrop for displaying team memorabilia, trophies, or your favorite books and decor items. To enhance the look, consider adding LED strip lighting along the shelves to highlight your collections and intensify the color vibrancy.
This exact color combination was featured in TOH Magazine as an inspiring built-in makeover: Glidden’s Seal Grey on the built-in structure with Candy Apple on the interior back panels. The dramatic deep red at the back makes the built-in and its pale display pieces pop — a look that translates perfectly to a Patriots-themed space.
Why It Works: As TOH contributor Deborah Baldwin explains, “controlled blasts of color at the back, and maybe on the sides too, can be an ideal way to make collectibles and other display items come alive.” The contrast between a bold backer color and neutral shelving creates a shadowbox-like quality that lends drama to anything you display.
Colonial Edge
Create a traditional yet eclectic look with saffron walls that complement the Patriots’ color scheme. Benjamin Moore’s Colonial Williamsburg collection offers Cochineal Red CW-330 for walls, Capitol White CW-10 for trim, and Timson Sand CW-140 for the ceiling. This warm color palette provides a cohesive backdrop for mixing and matching furniture styles while subtly nodding to your team allegiance.
Glossy Sangria
Add a touch of drama to your dining room by painting casings in a deep, glossy red like Valspar’s Oh So Red 1009-1. This rich hue complements the Patriots’ color scheme while creating a striking contrast against neutral walls. The glossy finish adds depth and sophistication to complete the look. Additionally, consider using Patriots-themed dinnerware or table linens to give special game day dinners an extra layer of spirit.
When working with deep, rich reds like this, expect to apply multiple coats for full coverage. As TOH painting contractor Mauro Henrique has demonstrated on the show, red paint demands extra attention: “We have one coat done. We have two more to go”—three coats in total. To keep the finish even on glossy casings, paint wet edge to wet edge. As Mauro explains, using fast-drying formulas means “we can get three coats done in one day,” whereas older paints required much longer dry times between coats.
Saturated Scarlet Benches
Introduce pops of Patriots red with painted wood furnishings. This red wooden bench provides a fun and functional seating option in underused spaces. Place these benches in an entryway, at the foot of a bed, or along a hallway to add vibrant color and extra seating. Pair with navy or gray walls to complete the Patriots-inspired look. Personalized cushions in team colors add comfort while keeping the theme consistent.
Maintain the Flow
Create a cohesive look throughout your home by using Magnolia Home Paint by Joanna Gaines in Cozy Up. This versatile gray works well in bedrooms and bathrooms alike, allowing you to differentiate spaces without disrupting the overall flow. In the bedroom, pair it with bold blue furnishings to echo the Patriots’ colors. In the bathroom, combine it with white and gold accents for a sophisticated touch.
To seamlessly blend a blue dresser into its surroundings, try a stripe-matching trick from This Old House Magazine: Prime both the wall and dresser, apply a soft blue base coat on each, then create a “story stick” — a yardstick wrapped with bits of painter’s tape to mark out consistent stripe widths — so you can transfer the same stripe pattern from wall to furniture without repeated measuring. The result is a cohesive, camouflage-like effect that makes even a clunky hand-me-down look intentional.
DIY Patriots-Inspired Art
Create personalized Patriots-themed artwork to add a unique touch to your decor. Frame vintage game tickets or programs for a nostalgic wall display. Design a gallery wall featuring photos from memorable games or player portraits. For a more abstract approach, create a canvas painting using the team’s colors in geometric patterns or brush strokes. Engaging in these crafting activities can be a fun way for the whole family to participate in celebrating their favorite team.
