17 of Our Favorite Buffalo Check Home Decor Items This Winter
Bring rustic charm to your home with these stylish buffalo plaid pieces.
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While red and black checkered fabrics were long associated with American lumberjacks, buffalo plaid actually originated in Scotland, and like so many other tartans is associated with a specific family. This particular print is formally known as the MacGregor Red and Black pattern. While buffalo plaid is traditionally black and red, it is now popular in a wide range of color combinations including black, green, blue, and even pastel pink. Read on for some of our favorite buffalo plaid pieces that you can shop right now.
1. Buffalo Check Throw Blanket
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The Buffalo Plaid Sherpa Blanket from PAVILIA will lend a cozy touch to any room. It’s made from ultra-soft microfiber and measures 50 by 60 inches, making it just big enough to snuggle up under, though larger sizes are also available. The blanket is made in navy, black, red, or gray buffalo plaid as well as a number of other prints.
Get the Buffalo Plaid Sherpa Blanket at Amazon for $20.99
2. Buffalo Check Rug
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Bring a touch of farmhouse charm to your living room, dining room, bedroom, or hallway with this buffalo plaid rug from EARTHALL. It’s hand-woven and machine-washable, and the graphic black and white print will act as a visual centerpiece in any space. While this model measures 59 by 78 inches, there are 10 other size options available.
Get the Buffalo Check Rug at Amazon for $69
3. Buffalo Check Chair
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A checkered chair is a classic piece that suits a number of different decor styles. This one from Three Posts is available in four buffalo check colors: gray, green, black, and brown. The chair has a weight capacity of 300 pounds and is 30.25 inches wide, making it compact enough for small spaces.
Get the Three Posts 30.25” Wide Armchair at Wayfair for $419.99
4. Buffalo Check Bedding
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This buffalo check bedspread is perfect for a cottage or cabin, lending a rustic feel to any bedroom. It comes in several shades and sizes, and each set includes two matching pillow shams. The shell is made from 100 percent cotton and is reversible with a solid color on the opposite side, lending versatility to this bedspread and allowing users to switch up their room’s decor at will. Consider pairing this bedspread with flannel sheets.
Get the Woolrich 100 Percent Cotton Quilt at Amazon for $58.63
5. Buffalo Check Holiday Tree Skirt
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The holiday season is the perfect time to bring out your favorite buffalo plaid decor items. This Christmas tree skirt comes in either a black and red or black and white checkered print and is available in two sizes. It’s made from 100 percent cotton, so it can be thrown in the washing machine at the end of the season. There’s an adjustable tie closure, allowing users to perfectly fit the skirt to their tree stand.
Get the Red Swish Tree Skirt at Wayfair for $39.99
6. Buffalo Check Wallpaper
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Transform an entire room to create a rustic cabin feel with this buffalo plaid peel and stick wallpaper from Target. It’s self-adhering, so there’s no need to work with any messy glues or pastes. It can be repositioned as needed and peels off cleanly without leaving any residue behind, making it perfect for renters. While it’s designed for walls, it can also be used for countless DIY projects. Each sheet measures 198 by 20 inches.
Get the Buffalo Plaid Peel and Stick Wallpaper at Target for $34 per sheet
7. Buffalo Check Table Runner
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Switch up your dining room’s tablescape with a buffalo plaid runner, like this one from DII. It’s available in 15 buffalo plaid colors and comes in two sizes—14 by 72 inches and 14 by 108 inches—to best suit the size of your table. It’s made from 100 percent cotton so it’s wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and can be tumble dried on low.
Get the Classic Farmhouse Table Runner at Amazon for $5.11
8. Buffalo Check Throw Pillow
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Throw pillows are the perfect way to switch up the style of your living spaces season to season without making a major financial commitment. These hand-crafted throw pillows from Etsy seller LittleYellowNest can be made to order in a wide variety of different sizes and colors. Custom sizing is also available. It’s important to note that the pillow insert must be purchased separately.
Get the Buffalo Check Pillow Cover at Etsy starting at $9+
9. Buffalo Check Kitchen Towels
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Looking for a personalized gift for a friend or loved one? This monogrammed tea towel from Etsy seller SayItSassy features a red and black buffalo plaid pattern and includes an embroidered laurel leaf circle containing the recipient’s initial. They’re made from 100 percent cotton and measure approximately 20 by 28 inches. Shoppers can choose from a variety of thread colors to make the creation entirely their own.
Get the Red Buffalo Plaid Kitchen Towel at Etsy for $14
10. Buffalo Check Curtains
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These buffalo check blackout curtains from Elrene Fashions serve both style and function, adding a farmhouse chic touch to your space while simultaneously blocking out natural light. They’re made from a mix of linen and polyester and feature a three-inch rod pocket that’s best suited to a one-inch curtain rod. They’re sold in individual panels and come in several buffalo check colors.
Get the Grainger Buffalo-Check Blackout Window Curtain at Amazon starting at $34.99
11. Buffalo Check Doormat
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Show off your style before guests even enter your home with a farmhouse chic doormat, like this one from Vellax. While it looks great on a doorstep, it’s also suitable for indoor use and would make a great addition to a kitchen or bathroom. This mat measures 24 by 36 inches, but there are also five other size options available. The non-slip lining ensures the rug remains securely in place.
Get the Black and White Buffalo Plaid Rug at Amazon for $15.99
12. Buffalo Check Seasonal Decor
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Add some holiday whimsy to your home this Christmas with a decorative gnome from Pottery Barn. The Plush Holiday Gnome sports a red and black buffalo plaid hat and matching red mittens and shoes. It measures 11 inches tall and would make a great addition to a mantlepiece or entry table. Since the base is weighted with sand, it will stand up straight without additional support. Complete the set with coordinating gnomes in varying sizes.
Get the Plush Holiday Gnome at Pottery Barn for $19.50
13. Buffalo Check Window Valance
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This 100 percent cotton kitchen valance from Elrene Fashions will make your kitchen look like it belongs in a century-old farmhouse. The neutral gray and white print is versatile enough to blend with nearly any color scheme. Each valance measures 60 by 15 inches and includes a two-inch rod pocket with a one-inch decorative frilled header. Matching kitchen tiers and window panels can be purchased separately.
Get the Buffalo-Check Valance at Amazon for $22.99
14. Buffalo Check Placemats
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Set your dining table for a rustic sugar shack-style brunch or a casual Christmas meal with these placemats from Etsy seller theartsyhippie. With a red and black buffalo plaid print on one side and burlap on the other, they’re fully reversible. Each mat measures 13 by 18 inches and they are sold in sets of two, four, six, or eight.
Get the Buffalo Plaid & Burlap Placemats at Etsy starting at $15
15. Buffalo Check Shower Curtain
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Bring a rustic element into your bathroom with a buffalo check shower curtain in a soft powder blue and white pattern.The curtain has standard measurements of 72 by 72 inches and is made from 100 percent cotton, making it machine washable. Hooks or rings must be purchased separately to attach the curtain to a shower rod.
Get the Buffalo Check Fabric Shower Curtain at Amazon starting at $29.44
16. Buffalo Check Wreath
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Buffalo plaid is emblematic of Christmas, and this hand-crafted wreath from Etsy pairs the pattern with artificial evergreen boughs for a festive bit of front door decor. The branches are frosted to look like they’ve been covered with freshly-fallen snow and there are faux red berries interspersed throughout. Shoppers have the option to choose the color and the phrase on the central insert, with options including “Merry and Bright”, “Noel”, and “Peace on Earth”.
Get the Farmhouse Christmas Wreath at Etsy starting at $129+
17. Buffalo Check Christmas Stockings
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With a red and black buffalo check pattern and a white faux fur trim, these Christmas stockings look like they came straight out of Santa’s workshop. They come in a three-pack, with each stocking measuring 20 inches in length. They’re made from a blend of linen and polyester and are lined for a plush feel. They each have a loop at the top, making them easy to hang from a mantle or banister.
Get the Black Red Plaid Christmas Stockings at Amazon for $12.74
The prices listed here are accurate as of publication on 12/6/21.
