Cozy gingham and buffalo check Christmas decor adds timeless charm to any home. From black and white to classic red, these decorating ideas will warm up your space for the holidays.
Buffalo check and gingham Christmas decor are still popular and make a great addition to your Christmas decor. It is a timeless pattern that gives the holidays a cozy cottage warm feeling.
Gingham & Buffalo Check Christmas Decor
We love seeing these classic gingham patterns and the many ways people use gingham and buffalo check designs in their holiday decor. But before we jump into inspiration, here is a little history behind the pattern.
What is Gingham & Buffalo Check?
Buffalo check dates back to the 1850s. It is said that a designer put a twist on a Scottish twill plaid called “Rob Roy.” Since the designer owned a herd of buffalo, the pattern became known as buffalo check.
The most popular buffalo check colors are red and black or black and white. This bold version of gingham is especially loved at Christmas for its cozy, classic look.
Are you ready to jump in and see how many use this lumberjack pattern at Christmas?
Gingham and Buffalo Check Christmas Decor
Gingham and buffalo check can be incorporated into your Christmas decor in many rooms. On your tablescape, on your tree, on your couch, or as a greeting at your front door. Let's begin with a fun printable DIY.
Gingham Printable Stocking Advent Garland DIY
Get ready to add a little extra joy to your Christmas decorating with this printable stocking advent garland, which includes a gingham pattern. This cute Christmas advent calendar craft uses simple paper printables and is perfect for beginners.
It’s an easy, budget-friendly DIY that adds cozy cottage charm to your holiday decor. Just hop over to this Advent Calendar Printable Stocking and get started.
Now let's head over to the front door of Toni's and see how she welcomes her guests with a black and white buffalo check porch.
Buffalo Check Christmas Porch
This merry sign by Design Dazzle is used every year by Toni and she shows it on her porch a couple of different ways throughout the year. It's also a handmade sign and she gives directions on how to recreate one of your own.
The black and white classic look is so sweet and welcoming.
Buffalo Check Living Room Fireplace Christmas Garland
The buffalo check ball garland by Wilshire Collection on the fireplace mantel is adorable! Not to mention those plaid stockings! The red accents you'll find throughout the living room also add a classic nod to Christmas.
Gingham Plaid Placemats
The farmhouse Christmas decor over in Little Glass Jar is so cozy! The touches of buffalo check from the Christmas wrapping paper to the sofa pillow are lovely! And do you not just love the placemats and old books? We sure do!
Gingham Christmas Table Decor
Need a little more dining table inspiration? Table and Dine takes you down the black-and-white plaid table decor path.
The rustic look of fresh garland as a runner, pinecones, and elegant gold flatware, along with Merry Christmas stir sticks, is easy to fall in love with!
Gold jingle bells and bark wrapped candles are great accents as well.
Buffalo Check Christmas Tree
A 9-foot tree with flocked branches throughout makes this tree eye-catching. Black-and-white buffalo ribbon on the tree, a cozy checked blanket in a basket, and gifts ready to open on Christmas morning bring beauty and elegance to this buffalo-check Christmas tree.
The DIY Playbooks Christmas tree has “wow” written all over it.
Buffalo Check Christmas Pillow
If you are in a creative decorating mood, The Craft Patch gives a deer template so you can make your own buffalo check Christmas pillow. An iron-on fabric was used, and if you don't know how to sew, this makes things simple and fun!
Everyone needs a little deer in their Christmas decor, and this little guy is irresistible!
Red and Black Check Christmas Table Runner
So many times, the dining room decorations are the last thought on Christmas Eve before company comes over. This red and black buffalo check table runner by Hobby Lobby and centerpiece will have you moving your dining room decor up on your to-do list!
Using the sled ornaments as napkin rings is a must this Christmas! The Magic Brush has created a cozy and welcoming Christmas tablescape!
Christmas Buffalo Plaid Stocking Printable
If money is tight, but you can't wait to incorporate some buffalo plaid in your holiday decorations, Lolly Jane has you covered.
Hop over and print their free Christmas stocking printable that has an adorable black and red buffalo stocking featured on it! Print it, frame it in a frame you already have, and display it on your fireplace mantel, and you'll be styling!
Gingham Christmas Dishes and Tablescape
We love the farmhouse style and what says country Christmas like a red and white check holiday place setting. This tablescape had fun written all over it!
I had a Christmas girl party with these buffalo check ruffled dishes by Coton Colors. It was so much fun!!
And if you love the place settings, check out the Christmas tree centerpiece idea. Let's just say it coordinated with the vintage village ornaments that guests got to take home, and my How to Make Bottle Brush Trees post happened to take center stage on the table.
Black and White Buffalo Check Floor DIY
On our hunt for the perfect buffalo plaid to share with you, we came across Becky's amazing black and white checked floor! So, if you want to go beyond just Christmas decorating with buffalo check, this is the greatest D.I.Y. project!
Becky provided a supply needed list, as well as giving you step-by-step instructions on how to buffalo check painted flooring.
Conclusion
Now that you have ideas on decorating with gingham and buffalo check, where are you planning to use this cozy pattern in your home this Christmas?
We were thinking a garland would look adorable with our pom pom garland. Here is how to make a pom pom garland.
We'd love to hear!
Happy Decorating!
If you enjoyed these ideas, please sign up for emails, so you don’t miss out on more fun decorating tips and ideas HERE.
I had never heard it referred to as Buffalo check. I guess you learn something new every day. Beautiful pics. Love the look.
Thanks so much for including me! Great post! You can never go wrong with buffalo check! 🙂
Thanks for partnering with us on this post!
Where did you get the stockings?
Hi Jami!
If you go back to the post you will find who the photo belongs too just above the photo. There is a description in blue by the name. Click on the blue description. This should take you to this persons blog or Instagram. Once you are on their site they will be able to help you with where they got the stocking. I hope this helps! If you have any trouble please feel free to reach back out to me.