Black and white plaid accent pillows are set on each of these upholstered armchairs with two warmly lit fir trees placed in between to create a cozy lounge space. A wood farmhouse clock hangs along the wall behind the seating area with a blanket ladder and matching plaid throw.
31 Cheerful Plaid Christmas Décor Ideas for Your Holiday Home
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Published: January 4, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
Plaid is a traditional festive farmhouse pattern that can be intimidating to work with because of its bold character and bright, eye-catching colors. But you don’t have to feel like you’re drowning in a sea of red plaid over the holidays to get that cute farmhouse look that has been so popular lately. Sometimes just adding a dash here and there is all you need to get cute plaid Christmas décor incorporated into your holiday design.
Using simple items like pillows, sheets, blankets, napkins, dishes, or even ornaments and bows can go a long way. The best part is that they are all easy to set up and take down to store away for next year. This classic look can be used again in future years without going out of style. Here are some ideas and inspiring examples of how to decorate a holiday home using plaid accents.
02 of Vintage Paper Book Snowmen with Plaid Scarfs
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Make a fun holiday craft by reusing an old worn-out book to create a set of snowmen to display on your shelf or fireplace mantel. This display uses acorn tops for hats, black buttons, small sticks for the arms, and plaid paper scarves to create a small group of winter snowmen.
03 of Modern Farmhouse Bedroom with Plaid Christmas Decorations
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A farmhouse pendant light with a red bow hangs over a bed with red and black plaid sheets. A faux fur throw drapes over the edge of the bed with a holiday beverage platter. A small fir tree, a framed arching mirror, and stockings are arranged beside the bed.
04 of Plaid Holiday Accent Décor for a Living Room
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A rustic wood blanket ladder accessorized with ice skates, a flocked wreath, and cable knit and plaid holiday throw blankets sits snuggly in the corner of this living room. Alongside it is a white media stand displaying an orange and cedar garland, cable knit stockings, and gold pillar candles.
05 of Plaid Christmas Décor Inspiration
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A rustic wood blanket ladder is layered with different colored plaid throws and several strands of sleigh bells. A wood storage chest is topped with a galvanized tub filled with cedar branches and wood holiday figurines. A white sofa table is decorated with red and white flowers.
06 of Glam Holiday Bedroom with Plaid Accents
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An all-white bed set gets a dash of holiday reds with the use of plaid accent pillows and throws. Faux fur footstools at the end of the bed pair well with the mirrored nightstands. A gray board and batten accent wall contrasts with the bright whites in the room.
07 of Farmhouse Christmas Decoration Ideas with Plaid
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A farmhouse bedroom gets a holiday makeover with red and white plaid accent pillows, throws, a beverage tray, and a small fir tree. Leaning against the tree is a pair of vintage skis next to a rustic, whitewashed, wood storage chest containing extra cozy holiday accent pillows and decor.
08 of Using Plaid in an All-White Bedroom
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The warm white brick accent wallpaper in this bedroom creates a cozy backdrop for the white bedding and furniture. Red holiday accents like the plaid and red throws and accent pillows add contrast. A wicker basket and a miniature white fir tree decorate the foot of the bed.
09 of Bright White Christmas Bedroom with Plaid Accents
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A beautiful pre-lit faux fir tree, a white bed with holiday accent pillows, and a plaid throw set the mood for a cozy holiday in this neutral farmhouse bedroom. The wooden candle-lit beverage tray and miniature fir trees complement the festive bedding set perfectly.
10 of Cozy Christmas Living Room with Plaid Décor
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Prep your holiday living room using red and white accent pillows, a wood coffee table with a plaid runner, and a wood tray centerpiece with pinecones and fir branches. Large wood farmhouse wall signs painted red and white hang alongside a window frame with a scroll paper sign.
11 of White and Red Plaid Christmas Bedroom
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A bright board and batten wall reflects light throughout this bedroom. Holiday plaid accent pillows and a red and white knit throw create a cozy holiday bed set. A woven basket over a white tassel rug at the foot of the bed contains red and white gift boxes.
12 of Bright Holiday Porch with Plaid Christmas Accents
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Rich brown french doors, wood posts, and black sconce lights contrast well with the bright white exterior of this front porch. Whitewashed brick and a plaid accent pillow on a rocking chair provide a rustic farmhouse look, along with the galvanized trough draped with a plaid throw and filled with miniature fir trees.
13 of Holiday Bedroom Décor Inspiration
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A bubble knit Christmas tree accent pillow highlights a red and green plaid holiday sheet set on a rustic wood-framed bed. A flocked tree stands beside the bed in front of a wood blanket ladder with additional holiday throws. Tones of holiday red and green unify this cozy space.
14 of Ideas for Plaid Christmas Décor in a Kid’s Room
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Twin beds with matching red and green plaid duvet sets sit side by side with holiday accent pillows and white knit throws. Each bed has a rustic wood chevron art display hanging overhead. Woven storage ottomans stand at the foot of each bed for blanket and pillow storage.
15 of Holiday Décor Ideas for a Plaid-Themed Bedroom
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Red plaid bedding with matching red and green accent pillows decorate the olive wood framed beds in this bedroom. Along the shelves are additional pops of red from a wood lamp and sprays of holly branches. Rustic wood snowflakes hang from the ceiling in front of white ruffle curtains.
16 of Plaid Décor Ideas for a Christmas Kitchen
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This kitchen sink is cozily decorated with a plaid tassel dishcloth draped over the granite countertop, a wood farmhouse soap tray with a sewn plaid tree, and reindeer figurines next to a woven basket of ornaments. Flocked fir branches and berry sprays are placed along the bartop.
17 of Rustic Dining Area with Plaid Accents
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This solid wood dining table is set with a dense, flocked fir and pinecone garland running down the center. The garland is paired with red and white ornaments to match the plaid table mats. The holiday-themed dinnerware is set with matching plaid dinner napkins formed into bows.
18 of Plaid Christmas Decorations for a Living Room
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A farmhouse living room contains a soft, white sofa paired with two wicker footstools, red and white plaid holiday accent pillows, a large wood-framed wall mirror, and an antique wood end table with a woven basket for throw blankets. A cedar wreath also hangs along the window.
19 of Holiday Foyer Décor Ideas
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A cozy holiday foyer is decorated with a Christmas truck garland along the board and batten coat hanger wall. A shallow mantel above the upholstered bench holds wood pillar candles and wood-framed farmhouse holiday prints. A plaid scarf and throw blanket match the plaid tree skirt and accent pillow.
20 of Plaid Christmas Entryway Inspiration
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A black, wood print Christmas sign is hung beneath two black sconce lights along a white shiplap wall. A vintage upholstered bench is centered between two fir trees with red plaid accent pillows and a Swiss dot throw. Black plaid gift boxes sit at the foot of the bench.
21 of Ideas for Incorporating Plaid Into Your Christmas Décor
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Include a traditional plaid theme into your holiday decor by using patterned accents like the stockings and fir tree planters along this mantle. Plaid wood trees and the wood-framed farmhouse sign fill in the space along with classic miniature fir trees and a simple garland with plaid pom-poms.
22 of Simple Ideas for Plaid Holiday Décor
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This living area incorporates traditional plaid into its decor by draping a red plaid throw over a wood blanket ladder. It rests behind a warmly lit tree with a vintage sled skirt, and an antique flower cart carrying a lit garland and smaller Christmas accent decor.
23 of Red Plaid Christmas Décor Ideas
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Create a cute holiday seating area for your guests with the addition of bright red plaid throw blankets and holiday accent pillows as seen on these wicker chairs. This seating space uses a rustic milk crate as an end table with a small fir tree.
24 of Simple Plaid Christmas Décor Ideas for a Dining Room
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A red plaid table runner centered along this rustic wood dining table is paired with cedar branches and white reindeer figurines. Black pillar candle holders and a black industrial chandelier above the center of the table provide added ambiance. A tree in the background adds more holiday flair.
25 of Red Plaid Holiday Tablescape
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This dining table is decorated with natural fir branches in a large glass jug, a red and green plaid runner, and matching dinner napkins and holiday dinnerware. Additional pops of red emit from the accent pillow and antique chair in the corner beside the mug rack.
26 of Rustic Tablescape Ideas for Christmas
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Winter woodland-painted dinnerware and plaid dinner napkins along this dining table create a rustic look for the holidays. Pair it with a fir garland wood tray centerpiece as seen here for additional rustic flair. Using black lanterns instead of regular candles will also add to the vintage vibe.
27 of Rustic Plaid Christmas Décor
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This seating space uses traditional red and green plaid holiday wrapping paper to showcase a woven basket of Christmas gifts set next to a taupe armchair. A matching plaid throw blanket is draped along the chair with accent pillows and a set of rustic sleigh bells.
28 of Plaid Christmas Coffee and Cocoa Bar
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An antique wood hutch is repurposed as a holiday beverage bar for cocoa and coffee. A plaid runner layers the top with a coffee pot and ceramic canisters with coffee grounds and sugar. Candy canes hang from a vintage milk jar beneath a coat rack with holiday accent decor.
29 of Christmas Décor Inspiration for a Dining Nook
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Glossy red charger plates layered with holiday-themed dinnerware and plaid napkins center around a set of plaid reindeer figurines on a rustic wood dining table. The white wood bench seating is covered with holiday accent pillows and is set beneath a rustic plaid black and white painting and wreath.
30 of Plaid Christmas Décor for Your Kitchen Counter
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Adorable ceramic farmhouse canisters with a plaid ribbon wrapped around the bottom decorate this granite countertop. A rustic Santa painting behind the canisters stands against the charcoal tile backsplash. Sprays of berries and greenery sit on the food scale nearby.
31 of Cozy Plaid Christmas Décor
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This warmly lit bedroom emits holiday vibes with a beautiful farmhouse sign hanging over the headboard. A red plaid throw blanket is draped along the edge of the bed, matching the red accent pillow. The bright white furniture pops against the smoky blue walls.
