Mardi Gras is all about vibrant colors, thrills, and imagination. Whether you’re throwing a bash or just sprucing up your place, I’ve got some amazing decorating ideas just for you.

1. Colorful Rings

Rings are a classic decorating choice that can fit any surface.
Rings are a classic decorating choice that can fit any surface.

A Mardi Gras ring is a flexible decor piece. Whether on your door or as a table centerpiece, these rings, decked out with beads and ribbons, shout festivity.

2. Upscale Table Settings

Upscale table settings can make your Mardi Gras dinner feel extra special.
Upscale table settings can make your Mardi Gras dinner feel extra special.

Wrap up your dining experience with tableware in Mardi Gras colors. I think using gold utensils and green glassware ups the entire table setting.

3. Celebratory Balloon Canopies

Balloon canopies are a bold, attention-grabbing way to welcome your guests.
Balloon canopies are a bold, attention-grabbing way to welcome your guests.

Nothing screams ‘party’ like a balloon canopy! I often tell clients to get purple, green, and gold balloon canopies for show-stopping entrances.

4. Unique Table Runners

Table runners are a simple yet great way to dress up your dining space.
Table runners are a simple yet great way to dress up your dining space.

A vibrant table runner is an easy way to bring in the Mardi Gras vibe. I enjoy using velvet or satin in traditional colors for that upscale feel.

5. Shimmering Light Fixtures

Decorated light fixtures bring festive shimmer and class to your space.
Decorated light fixtures bring festive shimmer and class to your space.

Brighten your lighting with Mardi Gras-themed light fixtures. I often tell clients to add beads and small baubles for extra shimmer.

6. Enchanting Outdoor Displays

Outdoor displays set the festive tone before guests even step inside.
Outdoor displays set the festive tone before guests even step inside.

Take the party outside with porch and garden decorations. Hanging beads and lanterns from trees makes a welcoming Mardi Gras vibe.

7. Accent Sunshades

Sunshades offer a fun nod to classic Mardi Gras parades.
Sunshades offer a fun nod to classic Mardi Gras parades.

Decorated sunshades bring a bit of New Orleans to your home. I say hang them upside down for a unique roof decoration.

8. Fun Bead Trees

Bead trees add a fun and colorful part to your decor.
Bead trees add a fun and colorful part to your decor.

If you have a houseplant or small tree, dress it up with Mardi Gras beads. This simple touch can turn a plain plant into a festive highlight.

9. Whimsical Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns are a fun way to add depth and color from above.
Roof lanterns are a fun way to add depth and color from above.

Hanging paper lanterns in Mardi Gras colors makes an enchanting overhead display. Clients love how it lifts the entire room’s vibe with little work.

10. Animated Stranded Beads

Stranded beads give a lively and festive feel to any entryway.
Stranded beads give a lively and festive feel to any entryway.

Stranded beads in Mardi Gras colors make a fun room divider. They’re a hit with my workshop fans who love giving their spaces some movement and sparkle.

11. Spectacular Plume Showpieces

A plume centerpiece brings a dash of class and excitement to your Mardi Gras decor.
A plume centerpiece brings a dash of class and excitement to your Mardi Gras decor.

Plumes are a classy and budget-friendly way to make things feel festive. I adore arranging purple, gold, and green plumes in soaring vases for my clients—it’s an instant head-turner.

12. Sparkling String Beams

String beams add a soft, festive glow to any Mardi Gras bash.
String beams add a soft, festive glow to any Mardi Gras bash.

String beams in Mardi Gras colors can turn any space into a magical spot. I always say to put them around windows or mantels for a warm, inviting glow.

13. Jazz Instruments as Decor

Jazz instruments add a musical touch and pay respect to New Orleans culture.
Jazz instruments add a musical touch and pay respect to New Orleans culture.

Put jazz instruments like trumpets or saxophones into your decor for a fun twist. It’s a hit with clients who want a nod to New Orleans’ music.

14. Vibrant Table Centerpieces

A well-made centerpiece can be the highlight of your table decor.
A well-made centerpiece can be the highlight of your table decor.

Make a centerpiece with face coverings, beads, and candles for a layered look. I enjoy playing with heights and textures for a dynamic display.

15. Chic Face Covering Wall Decor

Face coverings can be both a fun and elegant addition to your wall decor.
Face coverings can be both a fun and elegant addition to your wall decor.

Turn plain walls into a festival of color by hanging decorative face coverings. In my downtown loft, I enjoy using face coverings with plumes and shimmer for a hint of playfulness.

16. Stylish Cloth Clasps

Custom cloth clasps can add a personal and festive touch to your table settings.
Custom cloth clasps can add a personal and festive touch to your table settings.

Add flair to your table settings with themed cloth clasps. In my studio, I often make custom pieces using beads and mini face coverings for a personal touch.

17. Grand Crown Displays

Crown displays fill your decor with the grandeur of Mardi Gras royalty.
Crown displays fill your decor with the grandeur of Mardi Gras royalty.

Crown decorations are a regal touch to any Mardi Gras setup. Whether on a shelf or as part of a centerpiece, they bring a sense of royalty to the parties.

18. Artistic Window Stickers

Window stickers are a quick and creative way to spread Mardi Gras cheer.
Window stickers are a quick and creative way to spread Mardi Gras cheer.

Window stickers in Mardi Gras designs are an easy way to spread the theme all over your home. They’re a hit in my workshops because they’re easy to use.