30 Innovative Ways To Bring Wall Art Into Your Kitchen

Because kitchen walls are often covered in either cabinets or open shelving, they typically present few opportunities for displaying art. However, even if you have zero wall space, there are still plenty of ways to get creative. When you think about the term wall art, canvases or framed prints probably come to mind first — but there are so many other items that could also be used as adornments. For instance, in any room of the home, things like signs, textured tapestries, and other hanging decorations could fit into this category. In the kitchen specifically, cutting boards and dishes can also be used as decorative pieces. 

Some of the following ideas for how to display artwork in the kitchen will require a bit of work and planning, while others are as simple as placing your piece in a certain area. Further, some are purely decorative, while others can also make cooking, eating, or hosting guests easier. 

On the other hand, those that want to fill a smaller wall could place two pieces on top of one another. 

Another way to display your cutting boards is by hanging them from hooks, which could be placed above your stove or along any wall in the kitchen. 

Whether it be something like a cutting board or cookbook or just a piece of art, leaning these items up against the backsplash is one of the easiest ways to display them. 

If you want to create an earthy look in your space, make a gallery wall out of solely hanging cutting boards. Another option is to mix your cutting boards with art pieces. 

If the gallery wall feels a bit too risky for your plate collection, purchase a plate rack, which will still display your pieces while also keeping them safe. 

If your cabinets don't reach the ceiling, you could place items on top of them. However, make sure you clean this area frequently, as it can quickly collect dust. 

Without the art piece on the far wall, this kitchen would look quite bland and boring. The interesting piece adds character and a splash of color. 

Those who often entertain could include a coffee menu above their coffee bar, which could be written on a chalkboard or letter board. 

To keep the above space monochromatic, the designers added an abstract piece between the shelves that almost blends into the wall, which works to create more texture. 

To give your home a farmhouse feel and to show your guests where things are located, place decorative word signs above things such as the pantry or the coffee bar. 

Those with a window in their space could use the ledge as a shelf for an art piece, such as the wooden star in the above image. 

If the kitchen is the place where your family often gathers, make the space more useful by displaying a to-do list. Other similar options include a calendar or chore chart. 

Kitchens often have small walls on the corners of cabinets or between rooms in an open floor plan. Fill the empty area with a piece that perfectly fits into the space. 

Some decorate with a table lamp in the kitchen, which serves to make the space cozier. Placing one next to your art will draw attention to the piece. 

If the space above your sink is empty, consider hanging an art piece that's roughly the same size as your sink.