Wall Art for Kitchens
The kitchen used to be an afterthought for art. Now it's one of the most-styled rooms in the house — and for good reason. It's where people actually gather. Where the music goes on, the wine gets opened, and the morning starts. Art in the kitchen isn't decorative. It sets the tone for everyday life.
The trick is knowing what kind of art belongs in a kitchen — and what looks forced. Get it right and the whole room lifts.
What works in kitchens
Energy and warmth win here. The kitchen is the most social room in the house, and the art should reflect that. This isn't the place for heavy, contemplative pieces — it's the place for work that makes people smile, starts a conversation, or makes the morning feel like an event. Food-inspired prints, coffee culture art, playful typography — these all land naturally in a kitchen in a way they wouldn't anywhere else. The Cafe Collection exists precisely because kitchens have their own visual language.
Colour can be bolder than you'd expect. Kitchens are often neutral — white cabinets, grey worktops, stone splashbacks. That neutrality is your opportunity. A single piece of warm, saturated art — terracotta, deep green, espresso tones — becomes an anchor that the whole room organises around. If your kitchen already has strong colour (coloured cabinets, patterned tiles), go the other way: lean into lighter, more graphic pieces that complement rather than compete.
Groupings work especially well. A gallery wall of three small-to-medium prints above a breakfast bar or along a blank run of wall tells a story in a way that a single statement piece doesn't always manage. Food, drink, and lifestyle prints work naturally as a series — a coffee print alongside a pasta print alongside a botanical feels considered and personal rather than random.
Recommended collections for kitchens
- Cafe Collection — coffee, food, and morning ritual prints that were designed for kitchens. The most natural fit in the whole store for this room.
- Quotes Collection — a well-chosen quote in a kitchen adds personality and warmth. Works especially well in small, bright spaces.
- Botanical Art — herb and botanical prints bring a fresh, organic feel that complements almost every kitchen palette.
Sizing for kitchens
Kitchen walls are typically more fragmented than other rooms — broken up by windows, cupboards, and appliances. Work with what you have. Above a breakfast bar, a horizontal pair of 12×16″ prints hung at eye level is a reliable choice. A narrow vertical wall next to the fridge or beside a window suits a single 16×20″ or 18×24″ piece. If you have a longer blank wall (above a worktop or along a dining area), three prints in a row — each 12×16″ with 10–15cm spacing — creates a gallery run that feels intentional without overwhelming the room.
The 2–3 mistakes to avoid
- Hanging art directly above the hob or sink. Heat and steam will damage prints over time, even framed ones. Keep art at least 60cm away from cooking surfaces and direct steam.
- Going too small. Small kitchens especially benefit from medium-sized prints that draw the eye and make the room feel bigger, not busier. A single 18×24″ print reads better than three 6×8″ ones.
- Choosing art that has nothing to do with the kitchen. It's fine to break this rule intentionally — a dramatic landscape in the kitchen can be a surprising and brilliant choice. But if you're unsure, lean into the room. Food, drink, plants, and warmth all feel earned in a kitchen. Abstract corporate art rarely does.
Shop our top picks for kitchens
Featured products: But First Coffee, Coffee Club, Matcha Club, Brewtiful Mornings, Art of Pasta, Frutti
See also
- Wall Art for Living Rooms
- Wall Art for Hallways
- Wall Art for Home Offices
- How to Choose Wall Art That Transforms a Room
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