Get inspired with these kitchen wall decor ideas in a range of styles.

Decorative Plate Collection

Marian Louise Designs

Decorating with plateswill complement an eat-in kitchen or dining room.

Colorful Diptych

Interior Impressions

Make a visually engaging statement by displaying a diptych on your kitchen wall.

Kitchen wall decor ideas

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

This nautical image blends with the soothing off white walls perfectly.

A triptych would also look lovely on a wall like this one.

Stick with coordinating frames and mats for a cohesive look.

china plates on wall

Marian Louise Designs

Go modern or vintage, just make the style you choose complement your overall kitchen design.

Landscape art adds calm and color to this kitchen.

Black and White Photography

@ginfizzinteriors/ Instagram

Celebrate your love for travel without leaving your own home.

nautical split canvas

Interior Impressions

Utilizing your own images is a wonderful way to tackle a blank wall and save money in the process.

Colorful Artwork

Michael HunterforKim Armstrong

Hang a colorful painting on the wall to energize your kitchen.

Invest in a favorite artist, or grab some paint andDIY the wall artfor a budget-friendly route.

matted prints

JNR Designs

Vintage Sign

Hang a sign on the wall that adds a bit of whimsy to your kitchen.

This black-and-white kitchen features black painted stripes, a half circle of wall plates, and a framed photo.

Create a small gallery wall or scatter framed pieces throughout the space as desired.

mirror on wall

Georgia Zikas Design

Just be sure it’s not a valuable piece that could be harmed by smoke and splattering oil.

There’s no reason that your favorite kitchen accessories can’t double as art, after all.

Don’t worry whether frame shapes or colors differthe look will be more collected that way.

family photos

Think Chic Interiors

If you’re feeling ambitious, hang some kitchen wallpaper to create an accent wall.

Stick to black and white for a cohesive look.

Moody Artwork

@erinzubotdesign/ Instagram

If your kitchen features saturated tones, let your artwork reflect that.

landscape art

@purehappyhome/ Instagram

A muted floral piece looks wonderful in this moody kitchen.

In this space, gold serving utensils pop against marble walls.

Start building a gallery wall that can be added to over time as your collection grows.

cutting board wall

@myrusticmodernliving/ Instagram

Leaning Artwork

@fabulouslyexhausted/ Instagram

Not every kitchen features walls that are easy to nail into.

We love the large gallery wall across the way from the table, too.

It’ll add a cool, museum-like quality to your space.

nyc artwork

@ginfizzinteriors/ Instagram

Wall Baskets

Chelius House of Design

Decorative wall baskets will add textural interest to your walls.

Frameless Canvas

Louis Duncan-He

Create a casual feel with a frameless canvas.

It will save you money on framing and be easier to hang as well.

travel photo

@alpine_spaces/ Instagram

This makes it easy to transport artwork from room to room if you wish.

This is a great way to honor a relative whose cooking you always appreciated growing up.

Don’t hesitate to opt for a bold hue.

canvas art

Michael HunterforKim Armstrong

Neon Sign

@littleeastview/ Instagram

Energize your kitchen walls with a neon light.

This one has a sweet little message and fits perfectly betweenkitchen cabinets.

If neutrals are more your thing, this setup is a great place to look for inspo.

hanging sign in hallway

Michael HunterforKim Armstrong

After all, you could’t have too much of a good thing, right?

Retro Artwork

@prettypocketprojects/ Instagram

Keep theretro kitchentheme going with artwork that is all about having fun.

This trio of prints is full of electric hues.

plates and framed art

JL Design

Kids' Artwork

@bejdesigns/ Instagram

Give kids' drawings pride of place in your kitchen.

But keep them off the fridge and tack them up on a wall instead.

Or frame your favorites using inexpensive frames to create a gallery wall.

food art in kitchen

@sweetvanillajamilla/ Instagram

Vintage Advertising

@thathomewiththepugs/ Instagram

Vintage advertising signs are crowd-pleasing and nostalgic.

Or hang aletter board signwith a meaningful message or phrase.

Vintage Travel Poster

@rosieandlukegaff/ Instagram

Hang vintage travel posters for a nostalgic feel.

art above oven

@suzannahstanley/ Instagram

Hang them in a vertical stack in identical frames for a cohesive look.

Random Portrait

@edwardian_property_parade/ Instagram

Source inexpensive portraits of random humans at thrift shops and flea markets.

What Can I Use to Decorate an Empty Wall in My Kitchen?

plate wall

Tony SoluriforJessica Lagrange

Choose pieces that speak to you and work with your homes decor style.

What Are Good Paint Colors for Kitchen Walls?

Should My Kitchen Walls Be Lighter or Darker Than the Cabinets?

abstract canvas art

Jenifer McNeil BakerforMaestri Studio

Lighten up dark walls with light cabinets for a high-contrast look.

Or use the same shade on both walls and cabinets for a streamlined tonal look.

small art

Janet MesicforM Lavender Interiors

beach artwork

@houseofchais/ Instagram

green arch wall with art

@the_mumma_bear_diaries/ Instagram

black and white photos

@homeonthecorner/ Instagram

saturated art

@erinzubotdesign/ Instagram

landscape artwork

Urbanology Designs

gold kitchen utensils

Olga Hanono

gallery wall

Rebekah WestoverforEtch Design Group

leaning wall art in kitchen

@fabulouslyexhausted/ Instagram

thrifted art

@dommdotcom/ Instagram

art on easel

Ashley Webb

hanging picture light

@houseofchais/ Instagram

black and white abstract art

Alvin Wayne

baskets on wall

Chelius House of Design

face portrait

Louis Duncan-He

hanging picture ledge

mStarr Design

framed recipe card

@therusticdesert/ Instagram

kitchen accent wall ideas

@anna_m_stark/ Instagram

mirror in kitchen

@hungermama/ Instagram

neon sign

@littleeastview/ Instagram

neutral wall decor

@butiksofie/ Instagram

neon lights

@hardcastletowers/ Instagram

retro kitchen artwork

@prettypocketprojects/ Instagram

kid art on wall

@bejdesigns/ Instagram

vintage sign

@thathomewiththepugs/ Instagram

cheeky kitchen art

@wilder_eden_design_company/ Instagram

travel posters

@rosieandlukegaff/ Instagram

portrait artwork

@edwardian_property_parade/ Instagram