I have always been a fan of Buffalo Plaid. I’ll never forget my first week living in The Northwoods of Wisconsin when I was at the hardware store and looked down the aisle and one gentleman was in a Buffalo Plaid coat and the other in a Houndstooth hat. I knew I was home!

Buffalo Plaid is trendy right now, but timeless for cabins, cottages and rustic decor when used for a statement piece or in layers. Whether you call it Buffalo Plaid or Buffalo Check; whether you like it in traditional red and black or in white and black, or navy and black, white and gray or even yellow and white this fun pattern can be used in all seasons and in every room of your home.

To read about correct plaid vocabulary visit this post from Pottery Barn’s blog.

Statement Pieces

It’s fun to use a bold Buffalo Plaid pattern in a large piece of furniture, like our club chairs in the great room.

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Chair: from Houzz would look great in a cozy reading corner or by the fireplace.

Slipcovers: throw one of these Chair or Couch slipcovers from Target over a piece you already have for an instant update.

Bean Bag Chairs: These fun and cozy bean bags are perfect for playrooms, kids rooms or in front of the fireplace!

Bedding: Who wouldn’t sleep better under Buffalo Plaid?

Layers

Smaller items in buffalo plaid layered into your decor add color and interest to your spaces. This little dish is the perfect tray for my coffee cup and gingersnap snack on my desk.

A few pillows on the bed add the pattern in bright and cheery black and white. I like to mix and match my plaids of different patterns like the buffalo check of this tray with the plaid dish and mug.

I found this make up bag in the Dollar Spot at Target!

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Find Buffalo Plaid layers for your home at these favorite stores:

Hobby Lobby: Placemats, Table Runners, even fabric for your own creations is just a small example of all the Buffalo Plaid goodness at Hobby Lobby!

Land of Nod: Teepees for the kids and curtains in many color varieties for any room in your house, how about the kitchen?

Target: Throw pillows, ottomans, curtains and more to add a pop of Buffalo Plaid.

Pottery Barn: Why not match your slippers to your cuddly throw blanket? Pottery Barn has many fun items available in my favorite pattern!

Pier One: Napkins, tumblers and more make a festive table all year long.

And for an Amazing selection of all things Buffalo Plaid head to Houzz! Dog beds, notebooks, shower curtains, cutting boards… the list goes on and on!

Buffalo Plaid in All Seasons

Autumn

Buffalo Check looks great mixed with other patterns. It sounds crazy, but for me it’s a neutral, meaning anything looks great with it. Even mixing other buffalo plaid colors works well. The oranges of Autumn are one of my favorites to mix with both the red and black and white and black patterns.

Layer in pillows on chairs to make quick updates to your decor.

White Arrows Home Hint~ An easy way to quickly change up a space is to pull a dining chair or two away from the table, like this photo below. Add a few pillows to the chairs and a few seasonal decor pieces in and in a matter of minutes a corner or stretch of wall is festive.

Winter

These Buffalo Plaid bowls from Kohls work great above the coffee bar to hold Kcups.

Mix the pattern in with a variety of throw pillows on a welcome bench or a quilt over the stair railings.

Spring

Buffalo checks in brighter colors can freshen up things for spring, like this mint and white dish cloth.

Summer

Buffalo plaid is welcoming and cheerful all summer long, these chairs are favorites for all of our visitors all season long!

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