11. Traditional Red and Green Plaid
Nothing says “home for the holidays” quite like the comforting pattern of traditional plaid. This design is warm, inviting, and instantly recognizable. Start by choosing a classic tartan plaid ribbon featuring red, green, black, and gold. Use this ribbon to create large, structured bows for your wreath and garland, and wrap it spirally around your porch pillars or railings to create a candy-cane effect.
Incorporate vintage-style red lanterns filled with warm white candles along your porch steps. If you have a porch bench or swing, load it up with plaid wool blankets and hunter green velvet pillows. For an extra touch of nostalgia, place a vintage red wagon near the door, filled with wrapped faux gifts in waterproof plaid paper, fresh pine boughs, and a pair of vintage ice skates. This classic look is guaranteed to evoke warm memories of family Christmases past.