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ADDING BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS DECOR TO YOUR FARMHOUSE STYLE HOME

These buffalo check Christmas decor ideas will add cozy to your farmhouse style home. Whether you love black and white or red we have inspirations for everyone.

black and white buffalo check Christmas decor ideas

Buffalo check Christmas decor is still going strong and a great addition when you are decorating for Christmas. It is a timeless pattern that gives the holidays a cozy warm feeling.

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BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS DECOR

We love seeing this classic large gingham pattern and all of the different places people think to use buffalo check designs in their holiday decor. But before we jump into inspiration here is a little history behind the pattern.

WHAT IS BUFFALO CHECK?

Buffalo check dates back to the 1850's. It is said that a designer put a twist on a Scottish twill plaid they call “Rob Roy.” The designer owned a herd of buffalo and so came the name buffalo check.

The most popular buffalo check colors are red and black or black and white. Are you ready to jump in and see how many use this lumberjack pattern at Christmas?

BLACK AND WHITE BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS DECOR

Buffalo check can be brought into your Christmas decor in so many different rooms. On your tablescape, on your tree, on your couch or as a greeting at your front door.

Let's start at the front door of Toni's and see how she welcomes her guests with a black and white buffalo check porch.

BLACK AND WHITE BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS PORCH

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Design Dazzle

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

Buffalo Check
Wilshire Collection

The buffalo check ball garland by Wilshire Collection on the fireplace mantel is adorable! Not to mention those plaid stockings! The red kisses you'll find throughout the living room add a classic nod to Christmas as well.

BUFFALO PLAID PLACEMATS

Buffalo Check
Little Glass Jar

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!

BLACK AND WHITE BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS TABLE DECOR

Buffalo Check
Table and Dine

Need a little more dining table inspiration? Table and Dine take you down the black and white plaid table decor path.

The rustic look of fresh garland as a runner and pinecones mixed with elegant gold flatware and Merry Christmas stir sticks are easy to fall in love with!

Gold jingle bells and bark wrapped candles are great accents as well.

BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS TREE

Buffalo Check
DIY Playbook

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.

DIY Playbooks Christmas tree has wow written all over it.

BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS PILLOW

Buffalo Check
The Craft Patch

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 WHITE BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS TABLE RUNNER BY HOBBY LOBBY

Buffalo Check
The Magic Brush

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!

The way the sled ornaments are used as napkin rings is a must this Christmas! The Magic Brush has created a cozy and welcoming Christmas tablescape!

RED AND BLACK CHRISTMAS BUFFALO PLAID STOCKING PRINTABLE

Buffalo Check
Lolly Jane

If money is tight, but you can't wait to incorporate some buffalo plaid in your holiday decoration 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!

BUFFALO CHECK CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE

buffalo check Christmas place setting
Life on Summerhill

We love the farmhouse style and what says country Christmas like a red and white buffalo 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 happen to take center stage on the table.

BLACK AND WHITE BUFFALO CHECK FLOOR DIY

Buffalo Check
The Other Side of Neutral

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 buffalo check where are you planning on using buffalo check 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!

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Jami

Tuesday 22nd of October 2019

Where did you get the stockings?

Linda McDonald

Wednesday 23rd of October 2019

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.

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