19 Cozy Farmhouse Christmas Decorating Ideas

By Interior Designer, TRACY SVENDSEN |Published on October 25, 2020 | Updated on November 29, 2024 | 

Farmhouse Christmas Decorating Ideas: Get ready to deck the halls with rustic charm this holiday season! Farmhouse Christmas decor is the perfect choice to add a cozy and nostalgic touch to your home. Embrace the simplicity and warmth of country living with these charming ideas that will transform your space into a winter wonderland. From vintage-inspired ornaments to handmade wreaths, there’s something for everyone to love.

Warm up with faux fur and set your style aglow. With the softest layers of texture, fresh winter whites, and merry metallic touches, you can create a farmhouse holiday look that’s both effortless and enchanting. Imagine the soft glow of twinkling lights on a reclaimed wood mantel or the scent of fresh pine filling the air as you gather around a farmhouse dining table adorned with festive centerpieces.

Whether you’re a traditional red and green fan or prefer a more neutral palette, these farmhouse Christmas decorating ideas will inspire you to create a cozy and inviting oasis that will make your home the talk of the town.  Feature image courtesy of Nesting with Grace.

McGee & Company Farmhouse Christmas Decorations

1. What is farmhouse Christmas decorating?

Farmhouse Christmas decorating is all about embracing the rustic charm and simplicity of country living during the holiday season. It’s a style that harkens back to a simpler time, focusing on natural elements, vintage-inspired decor, and handmade touches. Think cozy textures, distressed wood, and warm, neutral color palettes. Farmhouse Christmas decor creates a warm, inviting, nostalgic, and timeless aesthetic.

To achieve the farmhouse Christmas look, incorporate burlap, plaid, galvanized metal, and mason jars. These rustic materials add a touch of charm and authenticity to your holiday decorations. Combining these elements with traditional Christmas symbols like wreaths, ornaments, and stockings can create a festive and cozy ambiance that will make your home feel like a winter retreat.

Farmhouse Christmas Ideas
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2. Quick Tips to Decorate a Farmhouse for Christmas

• Start by focusing on natural materials such as burlap and twine.
• Use garlands of pine cones, greenery, and wreaths of branches and berries to create a rustic feel.
• Add touches of red and white through plaid ribbons, tablecloths, and ornaments.
• For a cozy ambiance, use warm lighting with string lights and candles.
• Remember to incorporate traditional elements like a tree decorated with homemade ornaments and stockings hung by the fireplace. Hang vintage stockings, such as those made from old grain sacks or plaid flannel.
• Finish the look with vintage pieces like antique sleds or wooden crates to tie everything together.
• Add warmth to your farmhouse decor with cozy throws and pillows in plaid, cable knit, and other textures.
• Stick to a neutral color scheme with touches of green and red for a classic farmhouse Christmas look.

Neutral Farmhouse Christmas Living Room
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3. Farmhouse Christmas Tree Ideas

When decorating a farmhouse Christmas tree, there are a few key elements to incorporate. First and foremost, embrace the rustic and natural look. Use burlap, jute, and twine ribbons to add texture and depth to your tree. Add pinecones, berries, and other natural elements to create a woodsy feel.

Choose a color scheme that complements the farmhouse aesthetic. Traditional red and green are always safe bets, but you could also choose more muted tones like cream, beige, and soft greens. Use ornaments in a variety of shapes and sizes to create visual interest.

Finally, remember to add some personal touches. Hang family photos or ornaments that have sentimental value. Use vintage-style decorations like old-fashioned popcorn strings or homemade ornaments to give it a cozy, nostalgic feel.

Warm, Cozy & Inviting Christmas Living Room
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4. Christmas Ornaments

Farmhouse Christmas decorations have become popular in recent years because of their undeniable charm in any space. The rustic and vintage-inspired elements create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. Whether you live in a farmhouse or a modern apartment, the farmhouse Christmas theme adds a touch of nostalgia and warmth that is hard to resist.

Natural materials add an organic and earthy feel to your decorations. These elements look beautiful and bring a sense of nature indoors. Combining neutral colors like whites, creams, and browns with pops of red and green creates a classic and timeless look that never goes out of style.

Farmhouse Christmas decorations also have a handmade and personal touch. These decorations, from DIY ornaments to handcrafted wreaths, add a unique and personalized feel to your home. They tell a story and evoke a sense of tradition often missing in mass-produced decorations. The charm of farmhouse Christmas decor lies in its ability to create a warm and welcoming environment that celebrates the joy and simplicity of the holiday season.

Farmhouse Christmas Tree Ideas
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Traditional Farmhouse Christmas Ornament Set

The Balsam Hill Farmhouse Christmas Ornament Set is an eclectic mix of traditional designs to spruce up your Christmas tree with rustic charm. This collection includes assorted glass ornaments hand-painted in an updated Christmas color palette of sage green, burgundy, and blue. These mixed materials ornaments include miniature sleds and ice skates, fabric reindeer, and vintage sleigh bells, charming pieces that evoke the cozy look of a wintry countryside cottage.

Farmhouse Flair Christmas Tree

Bre Doucette, the creative mind behind the Rooms for Rent blog, designed this classic farmhouse Christmas tree. Her love for historic architecture, country settings, and coastal homes inspires her distinct farmhouse style. Running her own interior design company lets her express her passion for decorating. She likes to keep things simple and relaxed while keeping a timeless and classic touch.

Bre used a European Fir Tree from Balsam Hill. She adorned the tree with ornaments in glossy and matte white and gold tones and added the antiqued snowflake ornaments for a farmhouse touch. She combined the stunning Champagne Leaves, Winter Pearl Glitter, and Glittered Coral Coastal picks to add texture and shimmer. To complete the look, a Capiz Angel Lighted Tree Topper was placed on the tree and finished with a Moroccan blanket-inspired Juliette Fringed Tree Skirt.

5. Christmas Living Room Ideas

To decorate your farmhouse living room for Christmas, incorporate natural materials like wood, pinecones, and greenery. These items make your space cozy, rustic, and perfect for the holidays.

Add festive touches like plaid throw pillows or red and green accent pieces. These pops of color will help bring some Christmas cheer into your living room. Use your coffee table to display rustic tree decorations, vintage finds, wicker baskets, green accents, and rustic decor pieces. Additionally, decorate your fireplace mantel or the perimeter of windows with holiday garland and wreaths.

Finally, Remember to add some twinkling lights! Whether you opt for a string of classic white lights or something more colorful, they’ll add a warm and inviting glow to your farmhouse holiday living room.

Farmhouse Christmas Living Rooms
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6. Farmhouse Christmas Bedroom Ideas

If you want to decorate your farmhouse bedroom for Christmas, start with a cozy, warm color palette with red, green, gold, and white shades. You can also stick to a neutral palette with organic textures, natural fibers, and winter botanicals.

Add in some rustic touches, like wooden accents and vintage-inspired decor. You can also incorporate natural elements like pine cones, berries, eucalyptus, and evergreen branches to give your space a festive feel.

Hang some string lights or garlands over your headboard for a cozy glow, and add some soft, plush throw pillows and blankets for extra comfort. Tie festive ribbons on the pulls of a chest of drawers and nightstands. Consider adding a small-scale decorated tree.

If you have solid white bedding, you can place a festive throw at the end of the bed and layer on Christmas-embellished throw pillows at the top. Or, go full out with a Farmhouse Christmas Bedding Set.

7. Decorating Ideas for Entryways

Add a festive wreath to the door to decorate a farmhouse Christmas entryway. You can make your own using greenery from your yard or purchase one from a local craft store. Incorporate cozy elements such as a plaid blanket or pillows to a nearby bench or chair. You can also incorporate rustic elements like wooden signs or lanterns. Add some twinkling lights to create a warm and welcoming ambiance. Remember to keep it simple and natural to maintain the farmhouse aesthetic.

8. Decorating Ideas for Dining Rooms

Decorating a farmhouse dining room for Christmas can be a fun and festive way to bring the holiday spirit into your home. Start by choosing a color scheme that complements the existing decor. Traditional red and green or neutral tones with pops of metallic accents are great options.

Next, add some natural elements such as evergreen garlands, pinecones, and birch branches to give your dining room a rustic feel. Hang a wreath on the wall or over the fireplace to add a touch of cheer to the space.

Remember to add some cozy lighting to your space. Candles, string lights, and lanterns can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Finally, add finishing touches such as holiday-themed throw pillows or festive wall art to complete the look.

Festive Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room
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9. Table Setting Ideas 

The dining table is where friends and family gather to celebrate the holiday season, and a farmhouse-inspired table setting adds a cozy and inviting touch to your Christmas dinner. Here are some farmhouse Christmas table-setting ideas to inspire you:

Plaid Table Runner: Use a plaid table runner as the base for your farmhouse-inspired table setting. The classic pattern adds a festive and traditional touch.

Natural Centerpieces: Create rustic and natural Christmas centerpieces using fresh pine branches, beautiful red berries, pinecones, and candles. Arrange them in wooden crates, galvanized metal trays, or mason jars for a farmhouse touch.

Vintage China: Use vintage or antique china to add a touch of elegance to your farmhouse table setting. Look for delicate patterns or mismatched pieces for a charming and eclectic look.

Farmhouse Napkin Rings: Create your farmhouse-inspired napkin rings using twine, natural burlap, or even tiny pinecones. Tie a simple bow around your napkins to add a rustic and festive touch.

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