21 Farmhouse Christmas Decor Ideas: Simple and Rustic

Try 21 farmhouse Christmas decor ideas room by room, with greenery, wood, plaid, and neutral textiles for a calm, rustic holiday home.

SFStephanie Fallis
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Farmhouse Christmas decor, plaid blanket on an entry bench

Farmhouse Christmas decor mixes natural greenery, warm wood, and simple textiles. The look leans calm, plain, and a little worn. You can build it with items you already own and a few found pieces. These twenty-one farmhouse Christmas decor ideas move room by room through the house. Start with greenery and neutral textiles, then add small wood and metal touches.

In this post: 21 ideas
  1. Plaid blanket on an entry bench
  2. Stone fireplace with cedar garland
  3. Galvanized bucket Christmas tree
  4. Linen centerpiece on a wood table
  5. Vintage ladder with stockings
  6. White bedroom with a festive quilt
  7. Rustic kitchen window greenery
  8. Antique dough bowl with ornaments
  9. Mudroom peg rail wreaths
  10. Wood mantel ceramic village
  11. Farmhouse porch rocking chairs
  12. Neutral living room knit stockings
  13. Pantry shelf bottle brush trees
  14. Vintage trunk gift display
  15. Black iron bed with a pine swag
  16. Kitchen island evergreen tray
  17. Wood staircase red ribbon garland
  18. Farmhouse bathroom mini wreath
  19. Breakfast nook plaid cushions
  20. Rustic hutch with white pottery
  21. Sunroom wicker chairs and tree

1. Plaid blanket on an entry bench

SaveFarmhouse Christmas decor, plaid blanket on an entry bench

Fold a plaid blanket over an entry bench and add a few pillows. Set a basket of pinecones below.

Keep the colors muted. A small wreath above ties it together. This greets guests at the door.

2. Stone fireplace with cedar garland

SaveStone fireplace with cedar garland

Drape a full cedar garland across a stone fireplace. Tuck in pinecones and a few berries.

Hang simple stockings below. Keep the greenery loose. Add a pair of lanterns on the hearth.

3. Galvanized bucket Christmas tree

SaveGalvanized bucket Christmas tree

Set a small tree in a galvanized bucket instead of a stand. Add burlap around the base.

Keep the ornaments neutral. The metal adds a farmhouse note. A plaid ribbon suits the bucket.

4. Linen centerpiece on a wood table

SaveLinen centerpiece on a wood dining table

Run a linen runner down a wood table and add greenery and candles. Keep the line low and simple.

Add a few white taper candles. Scatter pinecones along the runner. Leave room for plates.

5. Vintage ladder with stockings

SaveVintage ladder with stockings

Lean a vintage wood ladder on a wall and hang stockings from the rungs. Add greenery between.

Keep the stockings in one color family. These farmhouse Christmas decor pieces reuse an old ladder. Secure the ladder so it stays put.

6. White bedroom with a festive quilt

SaveWhite bedroom with a festive quilt

Layer a plaid or knit quilt on a white bed. Add two pine sprigs on the pillows.

Keep the palette soft. A small tree in the corner adds height. Warm lights finish the room.

7. Rustic kitchen window greenery

SaveRustic kitchen window greenery

Hang a simple greenery swag above the kitchen sink window. Add a small bow at the center.

Keep it light so it clears the glass. A few berries add color. This suits a working kitchen.

8. Antique dough bowl with ornaments

SaveAntique dough bowl with ornaments

Fill an antique dough bowl with matte ornaments and pinecones. Set it on the island or table.

Stick to two or three colors. Add a sprig of greenery. The worn bowl suits the rustic look.

9. Mudroom peg rail wreaths

SaveMudroom peg rail wreaths

Hang small matching wreaths on a mudroom peg rail. Space them evenly along the pegs.

Add a plaid ribbon to each. Keep them the same size. This dresses a busy entry simply.

10. Wood mantel ceramic village

SaveWood mantel with a ceramic village

Line a wood mantel with a plain ceramic village. Add a cedar sprig between the houses.

Keep the pieces white or cream. These farmhouse Christmas decor touches read calm. Add a few battery candles behind.

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11. Farmhouse porch rocking chairs

SaveFarmhouse porch rocking chairs

Dress porch rocking chairs with plaid throws and small pillows. Set a lantern between them.

Add a bucket of greenery nearby. Keep the look weatherproof. A wreath on the door completes it.

12. Neutral living room knit stockings

SaveNeutral living room knit stockings

Hang chunky knit stockings in cream and gray on the mantel. Keep the texture soft and simple.

Add greenery and a few pinecones. Skip bright colors here. This neutral farmhouse Christmas decor suits a calm room.

13. Pantry shelf bottle brush trees

SavePantry shelf bottle brush trees

Line a pantry or open shelf with small bottle brush trees. Vary the heights in a row.

Stick to green and white. Add a tiny wood crate. Keep the rest of the shelf plain.

14. Vintage trunk gift display

SaveVintage trunk gift display

Stack wrapped gifts on a vintage trunk near the tree. Use kraft paper and plaid ribbon.

Add a small lantern on top. These farmhouse Christmas decor spots reuse old furniture. Keep the wrapping simple and muted.

15. Black iron bed with a pine swag

SaveBlack iron bed with a pine swag

Drape a pine swag across a black iron headboard. Tie it with a plaid ribbon.

Keep the bedding neutral. Add one small sprig on each nightstand. The dark metal frames the greenery.

16. Kitchen island evergreen tray

SaveKitchen island evergreen tray

Set an evergreen tray on the kitchen island with candles and cones. Keep it low and tidy.

Add a few red berries for color. Use battery candles for safety. Clear it easily when cooking.

17. Wood staircase red ribbon garland

SaveWood staircase red ribbon garland

Wind a greenery garland up a wood staircase and add red ribbon. Secure it to the rail.

Tuck in pinecones along the way. Keep the ribbon spaced evenly. This warms the whole entry.

18. Farmhouse bathroom mini wreath

SaveFarmhouse bathroom mini wreath

Hang a mini wreath on a bathroom mirror or cabinet. Add a small plaid bow.

Keep it light and simple. A rolled towel with greenery adds to it. These farmhouse Christmas decor touches suit small rooms.

19. Breakfast nook plaid cushions

SaveBreakfast nook plaid cushions

Add plaid cushions to a breakfast nook bench. Set a small centerpiece on the table.

Keep the colors warm and muted. A sprig on each napkin adds a note. This makes a snug morning spot.

20. Rustic hutch with white pottery

SaveRustic hutch with white pottery and greenery

Style a rustic hutch with white pottery and trailing greenery. Mix plates and small trees.

Keep the shelves uncluttered. Add a string of warm lights. The white pottery keeps it calm.

21. Sunroom wicker chairs and tree

SaveSunroom wicker chairs and Christmas tree

Set a small tree in a sunroom with wicker chairs and plaid throws. Keep the ornaments neutral.

Add a jute rug and a basket of cones. These farmhouse Christmas decor ideas suit a bright space. Warm lights finish it at dusk.

Pulling your farmhouse Christmas decor together

Keep farmhouse Christmas decor to a few natural materials so the look stays calm. Repeat greenery, wood, and plaid across rooms for flow. Add warm white lights to tie it all together.

For more rustic ideas, see our Christmas wood crafts and Christmas garland ideas. Want fresh greenery indoors? Our Christmas plant ideas help, and this garland overview covers the basics.

Stephanie Fallis

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