Bunting provides a simple way to decorate your space on a special occasion. From baby showers to weddings and birthdays, a string of pennant flags hanging across your party photos will add an instant sense of fun and celebration. Plus, if you take time to carefully store it away, most bunting can be reused!
Although choosing bunting is largely a matter of personal taste, it's still important to consider the length, material and whether it's suitable for indoor or outdoor use. In this article, we'll share our tips and advice to help you decide, along with our picks for the 10 best bunting in the UK, available from Amazon, John Lewis and more.
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Bunting looks better if there is plenty of it, be that multiple strings crisscrossing the area, or chains of flags looping between furniture. That's why you should always consider the size of your entertaining space when buying bunting and aim for at least 3 metres of bunting for every 2 metres you want to decorate.
It should also be mentioned that the dimensions of the individual flags can vary, from a dainty 14 cm to 20 centimetres or more. If you have a big garden to decorate, opting for bunting with larger pennants will be the better choice, as they can be seen by your guests and will show up better in the all-important photos!
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Single-sided bunting is usually easier on the wallet, as it only has the design printed on one side. This looks wonderful set against a wall. However, if guests walk behind single-sided bunting which has been strung across an area, it can look a bit underwhelming.
Good-quality cotton bunting is usually double-sided as the two layers of fabric, which give the flags their neat edge, ensure that there is a design on both sides. What's more, if you're planning to hang your bunting against a wall as a permanent feature, choosing double-sided means you can simply reverse it should it become faded in the sun.
Paper and card bunting is a great choice for decorating inside. If well cared for, it can be reused tens of times before it needs recycling, saving you money whilst being kinder to the planet. However, no matter how cute paper or card bunting can be, it just won't last if the weather becomes wet or windy.
Cotton, hessian burlap and polyester flags will all survive outside in wind and rain. Although, it's still best to store fabric bunting away from direct sunlight and the elements in between uses, and once the fabric has fully dried out.
When it comes to finding the right fabric, cotton and hessian have a lovely, 'shabby chic' vibe, whereas polyester has a shiny finish. Just be aware that polyester cannot be composted at the end of their lifespan, unlike cotton and burlap.
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Don't get caught out by bunting which requires hours of self-assembly, as stringing fiddly pennants onto a fraying cord is certainly not what you'd like to be doing while your guests are arriving. Fabric bunting is often a fail-safe option for those wishing to completely avoid self-assembly. However, it's worth noting that if you ever wash your cotton bunting, you'll face hours of ironing to get those pennants back into crisp points.
Certain types of bunting will inevitably require some form of self-assembly, such as customisable age strings. These need minimal input and skill, in most cases, as you'll only need to add a single flag or sticker to the existing bunting string. This small amount of effort pays off, as you can re-use the same bunting throughout years of childhood birthdays.
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Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | George Home Paper Star Garland | ![]() | Plastic-Free, Reusable Chain of Beautiful Tissue-Paper Stars | |
2 | Dusenly Colorful Happy Birthday Burlap Banner | ![]() | Robust Burlap Lettered Bunting for Birthday Parties | |
3 | G2PLUS Large Fabric Bunting Banner | ![]() | Huge 10 Metre Cotton Polka Dot Bunting | |
4 | G2PLUS Extra Large Fabric Bunting | ![]() | Ditsy Floral Double-Sided Cotton Bunting Perfect for Garden Parties | |
5 | Duufin Dog Birthday Banner | ![]() | Cute Dogs in Glasses to Set a Fun Tone | |
6 | Talking Tables Rose Gold Fabric Bunting | ![]() | Sophisticated Tasseled Bunting for Celebrations and Home Decoration | |
7 | G2PLUS Double Sided Fabric Bunting Banner | ![]() | Ideal Bunting for a Baby Showers or Nursery Decoration | |
8 | Ginger Ray Customisable Age Black and Green Level Up Bunting | ![]() | Customisable Age Bunting For the Gaming Fanatic in Your Life | |
9 | Flyingstart White Heart Bunting Banner | ![]() | Understated Paper Bunting in White for Weddings and Romantic Occasions | |
10 | Ginger Ray Party Triangle Bunting | ![]() | 5 Meters of Cardboard Bunting for a Pride Party |
These beautiful tissue-paper stars are suitable for almost any indoor party. In fact, they're so reasonably priced that we recommend buying 4 packs to ensure that your room is Insta-ready from all angles!
Made from robust burlap sack-cloth fabric in muted pastel tones, this happy birthday banner will see you through every celebration. The shabby chic vibe will suit most homes and gardens, and the generous size of each pennant means the message can be read from afar.
Strung across two 1.5 metre lengths, the bunting can be hung one above the other, or artistically attached together to suit the space you have. Ideal for use indoors or outside, this really is a long-lasting choice!
If you too believe that 'more is more' when it comes to bunting, then this huge 10 metre length of polka dot flags is definitely for you. The 12 different floral designs are repeated 3 times each, taking the eye through a repeating, jolly rainbow of fun.
Suitable for use outdoors as well as inside, the well-made cotton bunting will last for many joyous occasions. A versatile choice, the 36 double-sided flags can be hung against the perimeter or across the middle of a space, as they can be viewed from either side.
Made from two layers of quality cotton, the generous 3.7 metre length gives you plenty to work with. Plus, it can be admired on either side. Best of all, this bunting is washable so will remain looking good as new, no matter how many parties you use it for.
Eleven cute doggy faces, plus two paw prints, this customisable bunting can be strung between two bright yellow cords to fit the party space available. The cardboard shapes are sturdy, in vivid printed colours, with a slight shine.
Each dog face is about the size of an adult's palm, meaning the design will be easily seen across the room. Ideal for kids birthday parties and animal lovers alike, there's also a cat themed set of bunting available in this range.
Talking Tables is the go-to for sophisticated party paraphernalia! Their fabric bunting is double-sided, excellent quality and adorned with tassels, making it a top pick for grown-up parties. Plus, there are other colourways available including tie-dye and royal red, white and blue.
Perhaps too good for just occasional use, this stylish bunting could be left up to decorate your home all year round. The price will inevitably put some shoppers off, but if you do choose to invest, you won't be disappointed.
Yellow is the ideal colour for baby shower bunting when you want to avoid pink or blue. The iconic rubber ducks steer this bunting away from twee, instead making it a cute and modern option for parents-to-be.
The double-sided cotton bunting has a mix and match feel, as each flag is made up of two differently patterned panels, one on each side. Reviewers are generally pleased with the overall quality of the fabric and the neat look of the closely spaced flags. However, it ranks lower down our list due to the niche appeal.
Customisable age bunting is a brilliant way to get years of use out of your party decorations. This gaming-themed pack includes card number pennants up to the age of 19 and, as computers and gaming often become a life-long passion, you can't go wrong with this one-off investment!
In fact, Ginger Ray has a whole 'Game On' party range to accompany this banner. Just be aware that this design requires quite a bit of wall space in order to display it properly.
If you require bunting for a wedding, an elegant hen do, or Valentines celebration, then look no further! Each 3.8 metre string has 16 pure white, scalloped flags, with understated heart cut-outs, all joined by a length of satin ribbon.
Due to their colour and composition, this set of bunting is really only suitable for indoor use. After all, you'd have to be very certain about dry and calm weather before hanging them outside.
This eye-catching bunting will be especially pleasing to those who love all things rainbow, or who are hosting a Pride party. We like that this bunting comes with a generous 5 metre length, meaning you're unlikely to require multiple packs.
You may be mistaken for thinking that this was fabric bunting, but it turns out it's made from cardboard. Therefore, this is really an inside-only bunting choice. It's not ideal for wrapping yourself in before heading off to a Pride event either, unless you strike it very lucky with the weather.
No. 1: George Home |Paper Star Garland
No. 2: Dusenly |Colorful Happy Birthday Burlap Banner
No. 3: G2PLUS |Large Fabric Bunting Banner
No. 4: G2PLUS |Extra Large Fabric Bunting
No. 5: Duufin |Dog Birthday Banner
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