Christmas Decor Ideas with Tartan & Plaid

20 Plaid for Christmas Ideas

Christmas decor ideas with tartan and plaid are always popular. It’s one of those traditional Christmas decor ideas that’s always in style. Plaid for Christmas comes in every colour from bright reds to moody dark blues and greens. Tartan Christmas decorations and Christmas plaid decor are some of my personal favorite decor styles because you can dress them up as part of a traditional Christmas theme or add them to a farmhouse theme.

Being of Scottish heritage, I have always loved tartan, especially at Christmas time. It’s fantastic for any of the cold months, from fall through Christmas and winter. You don’t need to be Scottish to love tartan, and red tartan especially has become a traditional Christmas pattern.

Deciding on a Christmas theme is not only one of the most fun Christmas tasks, but it can also be one of the hardest. There are so many different choices, and trying to use what you already have in new and novel ways can be a lot of fun. But if you’re out of ideas, it can be a bit overwhelming. I hope this post finds you relaxed and ready to enjoy loads of practical and affordable ways to decorate an average home for the Christmas holidays. Not sure what I am going to create this year, but I hope you find this post inspiring and exciting. I can’t wait to start Christmas decorating. How about you?

Christmas Plaid Decor in the Front Foyer

Let’s start at the front door, where everyone first sees our holiday home.

Such a fun front foyer, with that lovely tartan cushion. The whole thing is casual with lots of lovely unique layers. I particularly love the sleigh ride sign. It looks really unique and very easy to replicate. I may have to try and make that sleigh sign.

Christmas Home Tour | Ella Claire Inspired

This simple Christmas front foyer is part of a gorgeous Christmas home tour with scads of tartan plaid. So much inspiration it was hard to pick just one gorgeous photo.

Cottage Christmas Home Tour | Fox Hollow Cottage

I would love to be able to see guest reactions when they enter this gorgeous foyer from Plaids and Poppies. Seeing the stunning Christmas tree through the entry door is stunning. I just love how the door frames the Christmas tree with all the lovely Christmas decorations.

Christmas Home Tour | Plaids and Poppies

Christmas Plaid Decor in the Dining Room

Deciding on a Christmas theme is not only one of the most fun Christmas tasks, but it can also be one of the hardest. There are so many different choices, and trying to use what you already have in new and novel ways can be a lot of fun. But if you’re out of ideas, it can be a bit overwhelming. I hope this post finds you relaxed and ready to enjoy loads of practical and affordable ways to decorate an average home for the Christmas holidays. Not sure what I am going to create this year, but I hope you find this post inspiring and exciting. I can’t wait to start Christmas decorating. How about you?

Such a unique and easy-to-do tablescape. A pretty white tablecloth and ribbon is all you need to get started.

Warm and Cozy Christmas Home Tour | Sanctuary Home Decor

Notice the different types of plaid in this Christmas plaid dining room from So Much Better with Age. The dark brown table draping is so cozy, warm, and welcoming.

Christmas Plaid Table Setting | So Much Better with Age

Blue is by far my husband’s favorite colour, and I have a very hard time decorating with it. Starting with an inspirational post like this one from Citrine Living and some blue and green tartan, I think I could do it. How do you feel about decorating with blues?

Classic Christmas Tablescape with Tartan, Navy & Green | Citrine Living

This home tour from The Craft Patch is full of little bits of tartan festive touches. She dotted a little bit of tartan throughout every room in this beautiful home.

Cozy Farmhouse Christmas Home Tour | The Craft Patch

Christmas Plaid Decor in the Living Room

Christmas mantels all decked out in plaid for Christmas are remarkably cheerful. The little pops of colour that plaid brings to any type of mantel decor add interest and a little wow factor to the areas they decorate. It’s rather hard to describe, but check out these next blog posts, and I think you will see what I mean.

This whole post from A Wonderful Thought is gorgeous, but I had to share the simple and gorgeous tartan artwork she created for over the mantel. This is one of those inspirational Christmas ideas we need pinned so that we can remind ourselves of it when we need it.

A Red Green and Plaid Christmas Tree | A Wonderful Thought

The little touches in this living room from Kelly in the City, like the tartan plaid gifts, really appeal to my frugal nature.

Preppy Christmas Decor | Kelly in the City

Plaid for Christmas Trees

Of course I had to share some gorgeous Christmas trees filled with tartan. This next tree has so many interesting Christmas decorations, it’s hard to choose a favorite part. With all the different colours she uses in this tree, it’s amazing how the tartan ties everything together.

Traditional Plaid Christmas Tree | Positively Splendid

Christmas Home Tour | The Frugal Homemaker

This Christmas living room is stunning with all the little bits of gold. The bells from the Christmas tree to the golden frames is so dramatic. Don’t you think the plaid adds a quiet cozy feel to this room. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to snuggle up into one of these chairs, I bet her guests can’t wait to visit.

Blue, Green, Gold Plaid Christmas Tree | Life by Leanna

Buffalo plaid, Christmas tartan, and stripes all fit together in this fun living room. Such a fantastic example of how to match together strong patterns.

A Holiday with Heart | A Thoughtful Place

This picture from Common Ground really exhibits how tartan can be used in various decor. I am a total fan of how she put a unique gathering of various styles together and it works so well.

Christmas Kitchen and Yes its Plaid | Common Ground

This farmhouse cushion is the perfect backdrop for an oh too cute woody panel. This entire home tour from

Christmas Home Tour | The Frugal Homemaker

Do you see all the different plaid touches in Kara’s Party buffet table? Lots of cute ways to add plaid, I see more than a few DIY projects in her buffet.

Vintage Rustic Plaid Christmas Party Ideas | Kara’s Party Ideas

Christmas Plaid Decor in the Bedroom

Even with the dramatic black cabinet and amazing DIY artwork, Christmas plaid decor really makes this bedroom spectaci;ar

Christmas Tour Guest Bedroom | Tidbits and Twine

Christmas Home Tour | Pretty DIY Home

I decorated our home with lots of DIY plaid accessories a couple of years ago. My daughter-in-law loved it, so I gathered it all up and gave it to her. If I decide to use tartan this year, I think I should try blue and green tartan. I am not sure if I have enough time to create it this year, but I am certainly inspired to try it next year.

Some Other Christmas Decor Ideas