Farmhouse Christmas Decorating Ideas We Love

There’s a reason farmhouse Christmas decor has stuck around long after the shiplap trend peaked: it’s warm, welcoming, and impossible to overdo. Think wood, plaid, and a whole lot of “come sit by the fire” energy. Here’s how to bring that vibe into your own home this season.

Start With Natural Wood Tones

Farmhouse style leans hard on raw and reclaimed wood, think wooden bead garland, wood-slice ornaments, and a simple wooden sign propped on the mantel. It grounds even the sparkliest decor in something cozy.

Layer in Buffalo Plaid

If farmhouse Christmas had an official uniform, it would be buffalo plaid. A plaid tree skirt, throw blanket, or ribbon threaded through the garland instantly signals “cozy cabin,” even if your actual house is a suburban split-level.

Add Galvanized Metal Accents

A few galvanized metal buckets, lanterns, or star ornaments add just enough shine without breaking the rustic mood. It’s the perfect counterweight to all that warm wood tone.

Bring in Real (or Very Convincing) Greenery

Farmhouse style loves a slightly imperfect, abundant look, think overflowing greenery garland rather than a perfectly trimmed one. A little wildness is the whole point.

Repurpose What You Already Have

Farmhouse decorating has a built-in appreciation for repurposed, weathered items, an old ladder as a blanket display, mismatched mason jars as candle holders. If that sounds appealing, our upcycled decor ideas post is basically a farmhouse decorator’s cheat sheet already.

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Warm wood, warm plaid, warm everything, that’s farmhouse Christmas for you. 🪵