Farmhouse Christmas decor comes down to four materials (plaid, wood, black metal and greenery) on a neutral base, and a full setup runs about $74 to $297 at Target prices. Below are the pieces to buy, what each costs and how to combine them without making the room look like a gift shop.
Key Takeaways
- Farmhouse Christmas = neutral base + buffalo check or plaid + raw wood + black metal + real-looking greenery.
- Target sells a plaid throw for $19.99, a 48 in plaid tree skirt for $22.79 and flameless black lanterns from $11.99.
- Wood is the budget lever: a rustic wood ornament pack is $12.32, while a wood tree collar is $69.99.
- Limit plaid to two places per room so it reads as an accent.
- Three plans below cost about $74, $150 and $297.
What Farmhouse Christmas Decor Looks Like
Farmhouse Christmas decor is a restrained, practical look: white or cream walls and textiles, then red and black buffalo check, bare wood and dark metal. It borrows the same palette as modern farmhouse interiors and adds greenery and a few red accents for the season.
If your room already follows our modern farmhouse decor guide, the seasonal layer is mostly a swap of textiles and greenery. Start from the shapes of your modern farmhouse living room and add Christmas on top.
Keep the base neutral. Farmhouse looks best when plaid and red are the only strong colors, and everything else is white, tan, wood or black.
Buffalo Check and Plaid Textiles
Plaid is the quickest way to signal farmhouse, and textiles are the cheapest place to use it. A Hearth & Hand plaid throw is $19.99 at Target, and several buffalo check fleece throws sit at about $25.
Current Target prices and stocking prices:
- Hearth & Hand plaid throw blanket, $19.99
- Catalonia red buffalo check fleece throw, $24.99
- Kate Aurora plush Christmas plaid farmhouse fleece throw, $25
- Northlight 48 in red and white plaid border tree skirt, $22.79
- Joyfy 36 or 48 in red and black buffalo tree skirt, $14.99 to $24.99
- Hearth & Hand red plaid stocking, $17.99
- Northlight buffalo plaid “Noel” stocking holders, set of 4, $29.99
Use plaid in two spots only, such as the throw and the stockings. If the tree skirt is also plaid, choose a solid throw. Match the scale of the check: a large buffalo check pairs best with a small-scale solid, not a second large pattern.
Wood, Burlap and Natural Textures
Wood adds warmth to the red and black, and it is available at almost any price. A 20-count pack of rustic wood hanging ornaments is $12.32, and a 6-piece wooden reindeer set is $12.99, both listed on Target’s marketplace.
Pieces that suit the style:
- Hearth & Hand 12 in wood bead garland, $19.99
- Wood tree collar (Hearth & Hand), $69.99, or a 27 in LED rattan vine collar, $40
- Northlight 26 in gray burlap reindeer collar, $27.59
- Wondershop A-frame wood house, $10, and Threshold wooden house, $5 to $15
- Northlight 20.5 in wooden reindeer and pinecone tree, $27.59
- Wooden advent calendar (Wondershop), $20
A collar replaces a fabric skirt and fits the farmhouse look. For more natural ornament ideas, our rustic Christmas tree decorations post covers that in detail, and the flocked Christmas tree ideas are a good option for a snowy farmhouse backdrop.
Greenery, Pinecones and Berries
Farmhouse greenery should look natural and a little loose: long-needle pine, cedar, pinecones and a few berries. Target lists Hearth & Hand pine wreaths at $34.99 and Wondershop wreaths at $10 to $20.
Options for the three main spots:
- Door or wall: Hearth & Hand longneedle pine wreath, $34.99, or pine and pinecone asymmetrical wreath, $34.99
- Cheaper wreath: 24 in lightly flocked pine wreath with pinecones and red berries (Wondershop), $20
- Stair rail or mantel: Hearth & Hand 12 ft pine with pinecone garland, $59.99, or 12 ft bow cedar garland, $49.99
- Budget garland: Wondershop 9 ft pre-lit pine garland, $20
An asymmetrical wreath, with greenery weighted to one side, fits a farmhouse door better than a perfect circle. For ways to place a wreath and garland on a wall, see our Christmas decorations for a wall guide.
Lanterns, Lights and Metal Accents
Black metal lanterns are the signature farmhouse accent, and flameless candles make them safe on shelves and stair steps. Target lists 9.5 in black flameless LED lanterns at $11.99 and a vintage-style black one at $16.99.
Stronger statements:
- Northlight 24 in lantern with gold and brushed black frame and flameless candles, $57.59
- Northlight snowmen rustic wood candle lantern, 14.5 in, $55.19
- 3-pack metal mini figurals in matte black (Wondershop), $5
Group lanterns in odd numbers and vary the height. If you use real candles, the Illinois State Fire Marshal says to keep lit candles at least 12 inches from decorations and to replace light strands with worn or broken cords. Flameless candles avoid the first problem.
Signs, Art and Shelf Details
A wooden sign or two completes a farmhouse wall, but keep the message short and the count low. Northlight’s 18 in “Fresh Cut Christmas Trees” sign is $14.99 and its 18.75 x 13 in “Farm Fresh Christmas Trees” sign is $18.99.
Hearth & Hand framed art, such as the 11×14 in plaid tree embroidery and the 14×11 in sprig on flax linen, is $19.99 each. Hang them in a row of two or three on a shiplap or white wall. Our shiplap, beadboard and barn doors guide explains which wall treatments suit this look.
On shelves, set a wooden house, a small metal tree and a lantern in a triangle. A medium metal tree (Split P) is $24.50 at Target. Remove anything that does not tie back to plaid, wood, black metal or green.
Three Farmhouse Budgets: $74, $150 and $297
Layer the room in stages: textiles and lanterns first, then greenery and stockings, then wood and statement pieces. All prices are Target prices.
| Item | About $74 | About $150 | About $297 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throw | Plaid throw, $19.99 | Plaid throw, $19.99 | Cable knit throw (Hearth & Hand), $44.99 |
| Lanterns | 2 flameless black, $23.98 | 2 flameless black, $23.98 | 1 flameless black, $11.99 |
| Sign or wall | “Fresh Cut” sign, $14.99 | None | “Farm Fresh” sign, $18.99 |
| Wood accent | Wood house, $10 | 20 rustic wood ornaments, $12.32 | Wood tree collar, $69.99 + wood bead garland, $19.99 |
| Greenery | None | Longneedle pine wreath, $34.99 | Pine wreath $34.99 + 12 ft pine garland, $59.99 |
| Textile | Metal figurals, $5 | Plaid skirt $22.79 + 2 stockings $35.98 | 2 stockings, $35.98 |
| Total | about $74 | about $150 | about $297 |
Prices checked October 2026. Retailer prices change often, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors are used in farmhouse Christmas decor?
Red, black, white and natural wood. Buffalo check in red and black is the classic pattern, and cream, tan and gray work as the base. Add green from pine and a small amount of gold or brass only if the room already has warm metals.
How do I decorate farmhouse style for Christmas on a budget?
Start with a $19.99 plaid throw, two $11.99 flameless lanterns and a $10 wood house. Add a $20 wreath and a $4 roll of velvet ribbon for bows. That covers textile, light, wood and greenery for about $75 to $85.
Is farmhouse Christmas decor the same as rustic?
They overlap but differ in finish. Farmhouse is cleaner, with white and black accents and fewer natural textures, while rustic leans on raw wood, burlap, antlers and darker tones. Many homes blend both, using wood for warmth and keeping the base neutral.
What goes on a farmhouse Christmas tree?
Wood slices, burlap or plaid ribbon, red bows, pinecones and simple glass or matte balls on warm white lights. A wood or rattan collar replaces the skirt. Keep the palette to red, cream and natural wood so the tree matches the room.
Can I mix buffalo check with other patterns?
Yes, but change the scale and keep to one other pattern. Pair a large buffalo check with a small stripe, ticking or solid, and keep the colors in the same red and black range. Use plaid in no more than two spots per room.
Keeping Farmhouse Simple
Choose a neutral base, add plaid in two places, bring in wood and black metal, and finish with loose greenery. That formula holds up in a living room, a hallway or a kitchen. For the whole house, browse our 50 Christmas decor ideas, and for a more formal take, see traditional Christmas decorations.