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44 Creative Kitchen Wall Decor Ideas to Try

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Updated on 09/09/22

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When it comes to picking artwork for the home, most people focus on their main gathering spaces first. But once the living room, family room, and even the hallway are filled with beautiful pieces galore, you're not off the hook quite yet. After all, don't forget that artwork can truly shine in any room of the house! And this means that it's critical that you don't forget to display it in the kitchen, too.

While the kitchen is a largely functional space. it's also a highly trafficked one and is a place where friends and family frequently gather, meaning that it deserves a little bit of love. If you're going to spend mornings and evenings prepping dishes for the family and loading and unloading the dishwasher, you deserve to do so in a space that's aesthetically pleasing to you. Due to tiled backsplashes and large appliances, you may not necessarily have a ton of usable wall space available for framed pieces, but that's ok. A little art goes a long way, after all.

Note that artwork that hangs in the kitchen doesn't have to be food or drink related by any means. Sure, you can feel free to go that route if you're so inclined, but generally, the art pieces that you may be eyeing for other spots in the house will likely look just as great in your cooking space. Love vibrant colors? Great! Have a penchant for portraits? Bring it on. Below, we've rounded up 44 kitchens featuring fun art choices that will help you get inspired as you tackle your own space.

20 Easy Kitchen Wall Decor Ideas From Designer Rooms

Wall decor isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when designing a kitchen, but just because it isn't as functional as, say, the oven or sink doesn't mean that it's not a crucial element to a happy gathering and cooking space. Though storage and natural light take precedence on the walls, there are lots of ways to get thrifty with kitchen wall decor. That's why we rounded up our favorite examples. Once you see the 20 designer kitchens with stylish and creative artwork ideas ahead, you'll want to prioritize decorating the walls, stat.

1

Veggie Still Life Collection

DeVol Kitchens

With a natural stone backsplash and then separating shelf, the artwork, sconces, and figurines are safely displayed above the splash zone in this deVOL kitchen. A pop of verdant green paint contrasts with the deep marine blue-green cabinets peeking out in the bottom right corner. When you're not sure what kind of art you want in the kitchen, you can always count on a produce theme.

2

Chalk Board

Alec Hemer

In this kitchen designed by Kim Dempster and Erin Martin, one cabinet is covered in chalk paint for notes and reminders, but also serves as a canvas for creative expression!

3

Hanging Pots (And Pigs!)

Annie Schlechter

Forced to keep your pots and pans out in the open due to limited storage space? All the more reason to invest in good cookware that also happens to be pretty. In this kitchen by Sheila Bridges, the hanging cookware is further beautified by contrasting artwork and a shimmering blue wallpaper (those cast irons pigs are cute, too!).

4

Statement Ceramics and Glassware

Arent & Pyke

In this kitchen designed by Arent & Pyke, decorative objects and thoughtfully curated barware on the exposed shelves brings depth and intrigue to the wall. If you like a collected, eclectic feel, zellige tiles and a hodgepodge mix of artwork and objects are a good route to take.

5

High Hung Art

AMY NEUNSINGER

Sure, the kitchen might be small, but where there's a wall there's a way. In fact, even a few extra inches of wall space will do if you have a ladder. The bright wall art in this kitchen by Commune Design is proof.

6

A Mirror

JESSICA SAMPLE

Designer Dee Murphy added a custom brass shelf between the Hellman range and the hood to perch knick-knacks and a mirror that makes the room look bigger. She mentioned that it's not nearly as high-maintenance to keep clean as you'd think, either.

7

Asymmetrical Floating Shelf Display

Arent & Pyke

Ultra sleek cement flooring, stainless steel counters and backsplash, and a gray stone island get a dose of warmth from the red stools and wood surfaces, but the wall decor really brings that final polish in this kitchen by Arent & Pyke. Since it only sits on a small section of the wall, the floating shelf stays aligned with the minimalist look. Plus, the asymmetry is undeniably cool. Plus, plus: The painting almost looks like a still life of the actual room.

8

A Cubby Display

Heidi Caillier Design

If your kitchen wall is lined with windows, consider adding a pretty treatment that doesn't totally block the light, like cafe curtains. This will bring in more personal style even if you have limited empty wall space to hang items. And, if you keep your shelving exposed, you can display a small piece of artwork behind plating, as Heidi Caillier did here. This keeps it safe from splashes, too.

9

Mirrored Tiles

LAURE JOLIET

Disco dance for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Yes, please. This kitchen designed by ETC.etera for L.A.'s Firehouse Hotel features a mirrored tile backsplash that contrasts nicely with the casual wicker stools. A metallic sconce and contemporary artwork elevate it even further.

10

Art In Lieu of Uppers

JARED KUZIA

Designer Karen Swanson limited the number of cabinet uppers she installed in this English countryside-inspired kitchen, explaining that, "so many people want to blanket the wall in cabinets, but that can make a kitchen feel heavy and claustrophobic. " Instead, she chose slim glass-fronted storage columns lined in matte oak to highlight dishware, which also ended up freeing up wall space for sizeable artwork and more dispersal of natural light. A colorful tile backsplash also doubles as wall decor.

11

Shrunken Art

Read McKendree

A tiny framed nautical painting above the cabinets is a sweet little surprise. Since the uppers cover almost the entire wall in this coastal kitchen designed by Kevin Isbell, the glass enclosures get a little fun with the patterned fabric lining.

12

Oversized Modern

Romanek Design Studio

One large-scale statement piece will do the trick, as exemplified in this contemporary California kitchen by Romanek Design Studio. The inky backdrop is a nod to the modern steel-framed windows while the greens speak to the lush view beyond. If you're working with a similarly light and airy space, consider a similar choice in artwork.

13

Location-Specific Pieces

Julian Wass

Designer Gary McBournie used Benjamin Moore's Covington Blue to evoke the 1930s and '40s, "something out of an old Bette Davis film," he says. And since this kitchen is by the water, he chose nautical artwork that speaks to the environment.

14

Smartly Scaled Artwork

deVol Kitchens

Reclaimed wood shelving adds contrast—and necessary storage in this deVOL kitchen. The prettiest items are displayed on the exposed wall-to-wall shelves and cubbies so the less attractive essentials can be tucked away in the cabinets and the rest of the wall is elongated by a landscape painting that makes the room feel wider.

15

Painted Brick and Tiny Frames

Heidi Caillier Design

Heidi Caillier painted the cabinets an icy blue hue and the brick walls white for a brighter aesthetic and then secured a small piece of artwork to bring some moody depth. The brass hardware and fixtures speak to the gilt frame.

16

Leaning Frames and Accessories

paul raeside

A glossy finish on these cabinets bounces light back into the room and a small elevated shelf between the cabinets and wall-to-wall windows allows for decorative freedom. Andrew Flesher leaned an antique still life and then added a candelabra and plant for an extra punch.

17

A Clock

Thayer Photographs Inc

Scott Meacham Wood utilized all available wall space in this tiny kitchen. A trio of three-dimensional objects frame the archway and a clock brings old-world charm.

18

Artful Backsplash

deVol Kitchens

When you don't want to overdo it with wall decor, call on tiles to double as artwork. In this deVOL kitchen, the unique abstract backsplash functions as decor and is easy to clean. Take it a step further with a statement paint color.

19

Plate Wall

Anna Spiro Design

Create a gallery wall of plates, Anna Spiro did here. Not only does it allow you to display your collection of family heirlooms or unused but pretty dinnerware, but they're also easy to wipe down while most other artwork doesn't give you that option. (See how to hang a plate wall here).

20

Statement Lights

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

A wall sculpture on the adjoining hallway wall as well as two small pieces in the actual kitchen do the trick here. When you're worried about damaging art or simply don't have the wall space, lean on sculptural lighting for a fun kitchen accent. Tamsin Johnson opted for a pretty wall sconce right above that back right corner art.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

Top 12 Wall Decor Ideas for Different Styles

Wall decor makes the kitchen feel cozier, creates a mood, adds bright accents to the interior, and also reflects the personality of the owner of the house. With the help of kitchen decor, you can mask the imperfections of the room and make it visually lighter and more spacious. In this article we will tell you how to decorate the wall in the kitchen in an original and stylish way.

General kitchen wall decorating tips

Kitchen wall decorating will look harmonious if you follow a few tips from designers:

How to decorate the wall in the kitchen

Various decorative elements can be used to decorate the walls in the kitchen. Here we take a look at the most popular items for wall decoration.

Small and large mirrors visually expand the space, so this solution is a great idea for a wall in a small kitchen.

Wall shelves are perfect for storing jars of spices, beautiful tableware and exquisite glasses that will come in handy for a festive dinner.

This is a handy and functional wall decor element, thanks to which you can always keep track of cooking time.

They create bright accents in the interior, enliven the space.

Live and artificial plants are popular wall decorations. Plant compositions look stylish and create comfort.

How to decorate the wall in the kitchen above the table

The dining area is an important part of the room. It is this space that is most often used for family dinners and festive events, so special attention should be paid to the design of the wall in the kitchen near the dining table. Here are some interesting options:

Plates and saucers

Stylish arrangements of saucers and plates will perfectly fit into any interior and will help decorate the wall in the kitchen at the table. In order to correctly compose a fashionable composition of these items, it is necessary to take into account the style and color scheme of the interior. For example, if there are bright wallpapers on the wall, then it is better to choose solid-colored large plates, and with a faded finish, variants of saturated colors or patterns will look good.

Lamps

Walls in the kitchen near the table can be decorated with large and small lamps. Soft light creates a romantic atmosphere, makes the design more sophisticated, and also serves as a source of additional lighting.

Photo frames

Decorate the kitchen wall by the table using photos. By the way, if the pictures do not fit into the interior style, you can replace them with newspaper clippings, posters, origami. Another interesting modern trend is decorating the walls in the kitchen with photo frames without photos. Empty frames are increasingly used as a separate element. Black and gold frames are the most popular now.

Wall decor in the kitchen in different styles

There are many ways to match your decor to your interior style. Here are the options that are suitable for the most popular design styles.

  1. Modern. Wall decor in the kitchen in a modern style takes a concise approach. In the design of the kitchen space should not be extra accessories. Compositions of artificial flowers in neat geometric pots, large posters and paintings by contemporary artists will look beautiful and stylish.
  2. Provence. Wall decor for the Provence style kitchen consists of bouquet compositions, flowers in ceramic vases, wicker baskets, simple dishes. This style allows you to feel close to nature and creates a cozy atmosphere.
  3. Classic. Decorative design of the walls in the classical style is distinguished by the status appearance of the interior details. Mirrors, large clocks, massive frames, panels with still lifes are often used here.

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Features of decorating walls in the kitchen

Recommendations for decorating kitchen walls, both in an apartment and in a country house:

How to decorate the wall?

Basic ways to decorate walls.

Decorative stickers

Stickers are the most democratic and affordable wall decoration. Thanks to a huge variety of sticker options with complex or simple, multi-colored or monochrome patterns, for example in the form of animals, birds, butterflies, flowers or trees, it is possible to create a unique atmosphere in the kitchen.

Pictured is a modern kitchen and wall decor with a tree decal.

Inscriptions and interior letters

Various inscriptions and three-dimensional letters are considered very original wall decor and allow you to create beautiful designer accents in the room. From them you can add words and sentences that carry a certain philosophical message.

Open shelves

They are not only a decorative but also a practical element of the interior. You can place multi-colored spice jars, glasses, cups, beautiful little things or souvenirs on them, which will provide an excellent opportunity to significantly save space.

Plates and saucers

The harmoniously combined plates and saucers create a stylish and fashionable composition. This alternative decor is quite relevant when creating various interiors. To decorate the walls in the kitchen or dining room, it is not necessary to purchase souvenir or decorative saucers, since such wall compositions can be made using ordinary dishes.

Pictured are wall painted plates and saucers in the kitchen interior.

Cutting boards

Ordinary cutting boards with decoupage technique take on an unexpected and completely new look. Such decor will noticeably enliven the atmosphere and bring originality to it.

Stucco molding

A bas-relief or panel made of stucco patterns is not just a design element, but a real highly artistic work of art that can perfectly fit into a given room and undoubtedly attract attention.

Kitchen paintings

Not quite new, but not losing its relevance design solution. A variety of paintings with an image selected in the desired style, in a competent frame frame, will form a single interior composition.

Living Wall

Phytowall is an original vertical garden. Greenery creates a favorable microclimate in the room, makes the atmosphere indescribable and fills the space with naturalness and freshness.

The photo shows a floral wall decoration in the kitchen interior.

Posters

Bright, bold and stylish posters enliven and transform the entire interior. Thanks to modern technology, you can come up with and bring to life your own unique posters that perfectly match the design concept.

Original clock

A classic décor option that fits almost any decor. The clock is considered a very aesthetic addition to the room and undoubtedly becomes its bright semantic center.

The photo shows the original clock on the wall in the interior of the kitchen, made in bright colors.

Plants and flowers

Artificial or living green arrangements add color expression to the setting and visually ennoble the space.

Chalkboards and slates

Can be placed on the wall, either completely or partially. Chalk or slate boards are not only an original decor, but also very convenient, because on their surface you can write down important nuances or recipes, as well as just make drawings, short notes or leave wishes.

The photo shows the interior of the kitchen and the decor of the wall in the form of a slate board.

Framed photos on the wall

Quite a common wall decoration option. A composition of several photographs can have a different set of arrangements, such as symmetrical or tiered. Pleasant moments in the photo will bring joy, happiness and incredible comfort to the atmosphere.

Mirror

Transforms the room and changes the geometry of space, so that its image is perceived in a completely different way. Mirrors have tremendous decorative potential, make the design truly unique and make it sparkle with new radiance.

Lights and luminaires

Large and small luminaires or lights that accentuate individual parts of the wall and its finishes, make the design softer and more sophisticated and completely change the appearance of the room.

New Year decor

Festive decor in the kitchen, will give it a New Year's mood and a sense of celebration. Various in color, shape and size decoration elements in the form of garlands, Christmas wreaths, bright ribbons or bows will fill the atmosphere with home warmth, comfort and some kind of magic.

Dining area wall design

The wall near the table can be decorated with a variety of decorating ideas. To revive the dining area and give it dynamism, paintings, a mirror, posters, photographs or other decor will help. Competent compositional design can ennoble the kitchen, harmonize the atmosphere and reflect personal taste.

Pictured is the kitchen and dining wall design with mirror decor, small paintings and wall sconces.

The area above the table can also be distinguished by lamps, sconces or lighting. This will create pleasant lighting in the room and add intimacy to it.

How to decorate a wall corner?

For decor, small shelves are used, on which it will be convenient to place photographs, dishes, figurines or caskets. Mirrors or paintings will also be appropriate, which will perfectly fit into the corner space and make the interior lighter and more comfortable. Flowers in original pots and flowerpots will also be a great addition and decoration of the corner.

Accent Wall Design Ideas

An accent wall finished with bright wallpaper, paint or other unusual finishing materials can be further enhanced by the use of different decor elements. For example, these can be paintings that correspond to the general theme of the space, voluminous unusual figures imitating wood, glass, metal or plastic, painted plates with a pattern, masks or living plants.

See also options for decorating the kitchen with photo wallpapers.

In order not to create the effect of an empty wall in the room and make it look stylish and bright, you need to pay special attention to design and decor. After all, with the help of such an interesting and unusual technique, it will be possible to add thoughtfulness and originality to the atmosphere.

The photo shows a kitchen with a bright accent wall decorated with shelves with plants.

In what style should the kitchen walls be decorated?

Kitchen wall decor in the most popular styles.

Modern

It is supposed to use laconic accessories and decor. Shelves with decor with a strict no-frills system, artificial or dry flower arrangements in pots of a strict geometric shape will create a minimal, but at the same time very stylish and modern decoration.

The photo shows a wall decor in the form of a small slate in the interior of a modern kitchen.

For plain plain walls, large paintings with modern art, large letters, lettering and graphic posters are ideal.

Classics

Mirrors, large clocks, wall candlesticks, ornate sconces, paintings in massive frames, with still lifes, landscapes or portraits depicted on them, will become the most thoughtful decoration option for the classics.

Pictured is a classic kitchen with wall sconces and a painting.

Decor elements should not be too flashy, but at the same time have a very high-status appearance that attracts attention.

Provence

Vintage elements, an abundance of live plants, bouquet compositions, dried flowers in ceramic vases or wicker baskets, dishes and rustic utensils or walls with simple laconic shelves are appropriate in this style, they will breathe a real Provence atmosphere into the space.

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