We often purchase artwork to fill a gallery wall in our living room or create an eye-catching display in our entryway, but what about hanging art in the kitchen? It's less common, but maybe it should be! Whether you want to add a few pieces that complement your kitchen décor or go completely avant-garde, there are endless ways to incorporate kitchen wall art that truly expresses your personality.
No matter your style, budget, or kitchen layout, you're sure to find at least a few styles that you'll want to emulate in your own space. The moral of the story? Art belongs in the kitchen just as much as it does in the living room, bedroom, or dining room.
Check out these 18 amazing spaces that perfectly incorporate kitchen wall art.
We love themed art, like the colorful Jell-O prints in this food writer's Brooklyn home. Food-themed art is perfect for the kitchen and is a stylish way to bring color and visual interest to your space. Plus, it's a fun conversation starter.
Filled with appliances, cabinets, and other essentials, kitchens can be tricky to decorate. The space can easily look bland and boring. Follow actress Diane Gaeta's example and decorate your kitchen like her Los Angeles rental home. Add some color by hanging a small (but stunning) art print above your kitchen window.
The owners of this Australian midcentury home bring their space to life by displaying their children's artwork, which is not only adorable but also adds fun, color, and personality to the home. (Don't miss that awesome banana-shaped neon sign peeking out from the hallway.)
An ornate frame can make any art print look elegant and vintage, so consider adding a large gold frame to a neutral kitchen to make the space feel more inviting and lived-in, as seen in this New York apartment.
This wall hanging in this Maryland townhouse adds texture and vibrant color to the kitchen. The mustard yellow of the fabric matches the bar stools, making the space feel seamless. Next time you're at an antique store, try searching for vintage flags or tapestries to accent your kitchen.
Black and white photography might not be the first style that comes to mind when it comes to kitchen art, but we have to say that the oversized photo above looks great, especially when paired with dark cabinets. If you're a photography buff, you could also print and frame some of your own photos. In this example, a portrait, but a vacation photo or landscape shot would also work.
Make a bold statement with a custom Drunken Sailor-themed graphic print, like the chalkboard that this Toronto couple hung in place of cabinetry on a bare wall in their kitchen. You can also confine the chalk art to the board, as seen here, or paint the entire wall with chalk paint. It makes a great place to post your shopping list. We're also big fans of their teal pantry cabinets.
If you're on a tight budget or decorating a short-term rental, printouts and postcards might be the best option for kitchen wall art, and this British kitchen display above shows how even small pieces can shine when well-presented – plus, choose an impactful quote for extra points.
Got a wall or two on either side of your cooking space? Consider surrounding it with an abstract print or set of prints, like in this bright, sunny kitchen in Cape Town. Don't be afraid to go abstract: Here, a blue and white print complements the orange leather stools at the kitchen island.
What caught our eye in Barcelona's kitchen is the simple, understated shelf display. This attractive setup is perfect if you like to rotate your kitchen wall art. You can swap out the pieces whenever you want, and you don't have to worry about additional wall holes beyond just hanging the shelves themselves.
Hanging a graphic print over subway tile is the perfect finishing touch to this remodeled Michigan kitchen Sleek appliances and gorgeous tile may be on trend, but don't forget about smaller decorative elements like artwork when designing your space.
Be happy! Julia Zafik's sunny kitchen feels even brighter thanks to a Gray Marine print hanging next to the counter, while the nearby dining space features work from another of the photographer's styles, keeping the room cohesive yet disruptive.
13. Create a peaceful scene
Andrea Denes also chose a beachy print for her kitchen, and we can't help it. Who doesn't want to dream about tropical getaways while prepping meals and doing other household chores? We love how she used the range hood as a shelf, which would be the perfect place to display a special painting or photo.
Blogger Christy Barnett gave her kitchen a dramatic makeover and now features lots of beautiful greenery. Vintage-inspired artwork complements her color scheme and gives the room an antique feel.
Blogger Christy Harper's farmhouse kitchen looks like a place we'd love to spend lots of time in, and the rustic kitchen wall art above the oven makes the space feel even cozier and more inviting.
When blogger Erin Kestenbaum renovated her kitchen as part of the Studio Challenge last fall, she decorated the final space with beautiful nature paintings. Gold leaf frames give the pieces a gallery-like feel.
Did you think kitchen wall art only referred to framed pieces? Not at all. If baskets are bohemian, ceramic plates and bowls are quirky and eclectic. Just look at this Dutch kitchen corner. The plates and platters hanging on the wall all reflect the colors used throughout the room, from the hot pink tapers and pale vases on the kitchen table to the quilted cushions on the bench and the bold, modern backs of the dining chairs. There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting creative with your “art” choices.
If your kitchen has a sideboard or buffet, you can complement it by hanging a large collage or mixed-media piece of art above it, like this South African homeowner did with his record player cabinet. If you have other wall art hanging around the kitchen room, matching frames may be a good strategy to balance it out and visually unify the overall look.
