Plaid wall art in deep green and red framed above a festive holiday mantel with candles, garland and gold accents

Ralph Lauren Christmas Wall Art: 7 Ways to Get the Classic Tartan Look

To get the Ralph Lauren Christmas look on your walls, choose art in tartan plaid, forest green, burgundy and antique gold: a tartan print, a wreath with a plaid bow, vintage gold bells or a classic Santa by the fire. Hang one piece above the mantel or a set of three above a sofa, then repeat the colours in ribbon, garland and brass so the room feels collected and warm.

The heritage holiday look is back again for 2026: classic red, deep green, tartan and candlelight in a cozy, lived-in room. Below are 7 Ralph Lauren-inspired Christmas wall art ideas with real examples, the colour palette, and how to style them.

Tartan plaid holiday wall art in a gold frame above a fireplace mantel with garland

Key Takeaways

  • The Ralph Lauren Christmas look is built on tartan plaid, forest green, burgundy, navy and antique gold.

  • Tartan, wreath, gold bell and vintage Santa prints make the strongest focal points.

  • One print above the mantel or a matching set of three looks more like the heritage style than many small pieces.

  • Repeat the art colours in ribbon, garland and brass to tie the room together.

What's New for the Ralph Lauren Christmas Look in 2026

The heritage look is getting deeper and richer this year. Burgundy now sits alongside forest green as a main colour, aged brass and antique gold are replacing shiny metallics, and oversized velvet bows are showing up on wreaths, mantels and frames. Tartan stays the anchor, styled in a more collected, vintage way. For everything else trending this season, see Christmas trends for 2026.

7 Ralph Lauren-Inspired Christmas Wall Art Ideas

1. A classic tartan plaid print

Red and green tartan is the signature of the look. A framed plaid print above the mantel reads instantly as heritage Christmas and matches plaid ribbon and wrapping paper. Shown: this print.

Plaid Christmas wall art in a gold frame on a holiday shelf with books

2. Heritage horses on tartan

Vintage red horses over a tartan background feel like an old country estate, which is exactly the mood this style is after. Shown: this print.

Large framed tartan plaid Christmas print with vintage red horses leaning beside a Christmas tree

3. A wreath with a plaid bow

A wreath print gives you the evergreen without the needles, and a tartan bow ties it straight into the palette. Shown: this print.

Christmas wreath wall art in a gold frame beside a lit Christmas tree

4. Vintage gold bells

Antique gold bells with a red velvet bow bring in the brass tones the 2026 version of the look leans on. Shown: this print.

Large vintage gold bells Christmas wall art beside a lit Christmas tree

5. Santa by the fire

A traditional Santa reading by the fireplace adds warmth and storybook nostalgia to a library-style living room or study. Shown: this print.

Vintage Santa reading by the fire framed wall art in a cozy living room

6. A snowy vintage village

A soft snowy village above a tufted sofa or console keeps the heritage feel while staying calm enough for a neutral room. Shown: this print.

Vintage winter village print in a brown wood frame above a beige tufted sofa

7. A matching set of three

Bells, tartan and a wreath hung in a row above a sofa or sideboard gives the collected, styled look of a heritage store window. See more layouts in Christmas gallery wall ideas.

Three-piece Christmas wall art set with vintage gold bells, tartan plaid and a wreath

The Colour Palette: Deep Greens, Reds and Antique Gold

The Ralph Lauren-inspired colour story is forest green, burgundy and classic red, with navy and antique gold as accents. These deeper colours give the room its warmth and depth. Choose art that carries two of them, then repeat those two in ribbon, pillows and garland so everything feels planned.

How to Style Ralph Lauren-Inspired Christmas Wall Art

  • Anchor the mantel: hang one tartan, wreath or Santa print centred above the fireplace, about two-thirds the width of the mantel.

  • Frame it warm: natural wood, brown or black frames suit the heritage look best.

  • Layer around it: add garland, brass candlesticks and a plaid or velvet bow so the art feels part of the room.

  • Light it softly: candles and warm string lights nearby make the reds and golds glow in the evening.

For more old-world ideas, see vintage Christmas wall art ideas, and for mantel sizing, what to hang above a fireplace for Christmas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ralph Lauren Christmas look still in style for 2026?

The Ralph Lauren Christmas look is still in style for 2026, shifting toward deeper burgundy, aged gold and oversized velvet bows alongside classic tartan and greenery.

What defines the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic?

The Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic is defined by tartan plaid, forest green and burgundy, velvet ribbon, brass accents and warm candlelight, layered for a cozy, traditional holiday look.

What wall art fits a Ralph Lauren Christmas look?

Wall art that fits a Ralph Lauren Christmas look includes tartan plaid prints, wreaths with plaid bows, vintage gold bells and traditional Santa scenes in forest green, burgundy and antique gold.

Do I need expensive pieces to get the Ralph Lauren Christmas look?

You don't need expensive pieces to get the Ralph Lauren Christmas look. One tartan or wreath print, some velvet ribbon and a few candles create the effect, because the style comes from layering rather than spending.

Where can I buy Ralph Lauren-inspired Christmas wall art?

Buy Wall Art (buywallart.ca) sells Ralph Lauren-inspired Christmas wall art, including tartan plaid, wreath, gold bells and vintage Santa prints, made to order as stretched canvas, framed canvas and framed fine art prints, with free shipping across the U.S. and Canada.

Bring the Ralph Lauren Christmas Look Home

Start with one piece of art in the heritage palette, a tartan, wreath, gold bells or Santa print, and hang it where the room naturally gathers, usually above the fireplace. Then repeat its colours in ribbon, garland and brass, and add candlelight. Order by December 6 so your print arrives in time to style for the holidays.

Next steps: browse the Christmas Wall Art collection, plan a set with Christmas gallery wall ideas, or find a print for someone else in Christmas wall art gift ideas. Every print is made to order with free shipping across the U.S. and Canada.

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