Heart shape balloon decoration is one of the easiest ways to make a room feel special, and it is not just for anniversaries. This gallery covers hearts, balloon flowers, butterflies, stars, moons, rainbows and clouds, each with how many balloons you need, how much space and how long it takes.
Most shapes here can be built on a cheap wire or foam frame at home. For colour help see balloon colour combination ideas, and for full party themes see theme balloon decoration.
Heart Shape Balloon Decoration Ideas
Hearts are built two ways: on a wire or foam frame covered with small balloons, or with ready heart shaped latex and foil balloons. Both are below, with counts.
- Balloons
- About 120
- Space
- 4 ft heart
- Setup
- 1.5 hrs, 1 person
A big red heart built on a frame is the classic surprise wall. It is fully air filled, so it stays up for two or three days.
Decorator tip: Bend a wire hanger frame into a heart, then twist pairs of 5 inch balloons onto it in tight rows.
- Balloons
- About 50
- Space
- 5 ft wall
- Setup
- 40 min, 1 person
A loose cluster of heart balloons is quick and works for a girlfriend, wife or daughter. Pink and white keep it sweet, not heavy.
Decorator tip: Mix 10 inch and 18 inch heart latex. Fix with glue dots at slight angles so they look tossed.
- Balloons
- About 160
- Space
- 2 hearts, 3 ft
- Setup
- 2 hrs, 2 people
Two standing hearts on stands frame a dinner table or a doorway. They are a simple heart balloon decoration for a proposal or anniversary.
Decorator tip: Buy heart frame stands with a heavy base. Use 5 inch balloons only, bigger ones lose the shape.
Balloon Flower Decoration Ideas
Balloon flower decoration means two things: flowers made from balloons, and balloons mixed with real or paper flowers. We show both, because readers search for each.
- Balloons
- About 60
- Space
- 6 ft wall
- Setup
- 1 hr, 1 person
Each daisy is five white balloons around one yellow centre. They are cheap, quick and look cheerful at a girl's birthday.
Decorator tip: Tie five 10 inch white balloons in a flat ring, then push a 5 inch yellow one into the middle.
- Balloons
- About 80
- Space
- 6 ft table
- Setup
- 1.5 hrs, 1 person
Fresh roses tucked into the garland make it look more expensive than it is. This flower and balloon decoration suits engagements and birthdays.
Decorator tip: Add fresh flowers in the last hour. Put stems in small water tubes so they stay fresh.
- Balloons
- About 45
- Space
- 5 ft tall
- Setup
- 45 min, 1 person
A balloon tree in a pot is a good corner filler next to a gift table. It needs no wall space at all.
Decorator tip: Use a PVC pipe in a pot of sand. Wrap the pipe with green ribbon before adding balloons.
Butterfly and Star Balloon Decoration
A butterfly theme balloon decoration is light and pretty for girls' birthdays. Stars and moons suit night themes, baby showers and a dreamy bedroom.
- Balloons
- About 100
- Space
- 7 ft wall
- Setup
- 1.5 hrs, 1 person
Paper butterflies on a pastel garland give the theme without big spends. It photographs well in daylight.
Decorator tip: Glue paper butterflies on after the garland is up. Bend the wings slightly so they look alive.
- Balloons
- About 40
- Space
- 6 ft wall
- Setup
- 45 min, 1 person
Each big butterfly uses two pairs of balloons as wings. A wall of three looks bold at a girl's birthday party.
Decorator tip: Use 12 inch for top wings and 10 inch for bottom wings. A long 260 balloon makes the body.
- Balloons
- About 70
- Space
- 5 ft corner
- Setup
- 1 hr, 1 person
Navy balloons with gold stars and a moon make a calm night sky look. Good for a baby shower or a twinkle twinkle theme.
Decorator tip: Hang star foils with fishing line at different lengths. They twist slowly and catch the light.
Rainbow Balloon Decoration and Clouds
A rainbow theme balloon decoration is cheerful and goes with almost any party. Clouds at the ends finish the look. Rose gold also appears here for those who want something softer.
- Balloons
- About 140
- Space
- 7 ft arch
- Setup
- 2 hrs, 2 people
Pastel rainbows look gentler than bright ones and suit first birthdays. The clouds hide the arch base.
Decorator tip: Build each colour band on its own strip, then stack them. Seven colours is too many, use five.
- Balloons
- About 70
- Space
- 5 ft wall
- Setup
- 45 min, 1 person
Straight stripes are easier than a curved arch and need no frame. A good simple rainbow balloon decoration for a home birthday.
Decorator tip: Fix each stripe with glue dots in a straight line. Use a pencil line on the wall as a guide.
- Balloons
- About 110
- Space
- 5 ft heart ring
- Setup
- 2 hrs, 2 people
Rose gold and white on a heart ring is soft and very popular for engagements and girls' birthdays.
Decorator tip: Rose gold chrome looks pink in warm light and brown in tube light. Check the room light first.
How to Make Shapes With Balloons
- Draw the shape on cardboard or bend it from thick wire.
- Use 5 inch balloons for outlines. They keep curves sharp.
- Tie balloons in pairs, then twist two pairs together into a cluster of four.
- Wrap clusters tightly onto the frame, turning each one slightly.
- Fill gaps with single 5 inch balloons last.
| Shape | Size | Balloons |
|---|---|---|
| Heart outline | 3 ft | 60 to 80 |
| Filled heart | 4 ft | 110 to 130 |
| Balloon daisy | 1 flower | 6 |
| Rainbow arch | 7 ft | 120 to 150 |
Cost rises with frames, chrome and foil balloons, fresh flowers, helium and paid help. A simple setup with air balloons and paper flowers keeps it low. For more easy shapes see simple balloon decoration.
Safety and Clean-up
Keep uninflated balloons and burst pieces away from small children. Keep heart and flower setups away from diyas and candles. Never inhale helium. After the party, pop latex balloons inside a bag and keep wire frames and foil stars to use again.
Balloon decoration questions
How many balloons do I need for a heart shape balloon decoration?
A 3 ft heart outline needs 60 to 80 balloons of 5 inch size. A fully filled 4 ft heart needs 110 to 130.
What are some simple heart balloon decoration ideas at home?
Stick a loose cluster of heart latex balloons on the wall, or float red helium hearts on the ceiling with ribbons. Both take under an hour.
How do I make a balloon flower?
Tie five 10 inch balloons into a flat ring and push a 5 inch balloon of another colour into the centre. Use a long green balloon for the stem.
Which flowers go well in a flower and balloon decoration?
Roses, baby's breath, carnations and eucalyptus last well. Keep stems in water tubes and add them in the last hour.
Are rainbow balloon decoration ideas good for boys too?
Yes. Bright primary rainbows suit any child. Pastel ones look softer for a baby. See our first birthday balloon decoration page for more.
Does rose gold balloon decoration go with other colours?
Yes. Rose gold pairs well with white, blush, black or gold. Keep chrome balloons to about a third of the mix.
