Kitchens are where art often gets forgotten. Between cabinets, tiles and appliances, there doesn’t seem to be much wall left. But a single cheerful print can make a kitchen feel like part of the home instead of just a workspace.
Where art actually fits in a kitchen
- Above a short run of counter without wall cabinets.
- On the end wall of a galley kitchen, where you see it as you walk in.
- Above a breakfast table or bar stool area.
- On open shelves, leaned against the wall between jars and plants.
- Beside the door or on a narrow strip next to the fridge.
Choose subjects that feel at home there
Food, cooking and coffee themes are a natural fit, but they don’t have to be literal or old-fashioned. Playful illustration keeps them fresh:
Product images are room mockups: they show how a print could look on a wall, not photos of a finished print.
Printable print set · Digital downloadCooking Tools Print SetView this print on Etsy 
Printable wall art · Digital downloadDoodle Coffee MugsView this print on Etsy 
Printable wall art · Digital downloadCoffee Club Espresso PrintView this print on Etsy
Cooking Tools Print Set
A row of hanging utensils paired with a “Good Food Good Mood” lettering print, both in pinks and reds. Hang them side by side above a counter or breakfast table.
Doodle Coffee Mugs
A colourful crowd of hand-drawn mugs. Great for a neutral kitchen that needs a little fun.
Coffee Club
A minimal black line drawing of an espresso machine. It suits modern kitchens with white, metal or wood finishes.
If your art is going near the coffee machine specifically, see our guide to coffee corner wall art.
Practical tips for kitchen walls
- Use glazed frames to protect prints from splashes and grease, and keep them away from the hob and the kettle’s steam.
- Go for easy-to-wipe frames: painted wood, metal or sealed oak.
- Medium sizes work best: A4 to A3, or 8×10 to 12×16 in, fit between cabinets and above counters.
- Pick one colour from the print and repeat it in a tea towel, a jar or a plant pot.
Pairs make kitchens look finished
Two prints hung together read as a deliberate choice, even in a small space. Keep the same frame, the same size and a gap of about 5–8 cm between them.
Quick answers
Is it safe to hang paper prints in a kitchen?
Yes, if they’re framed behind glass or acrylic and kept away from direct heat and steam.
What size is best above a counter?
Leave about 20–30 cm above the countertop and keep the art narrower than the counter run. Our size guide helps you choose the right file.