how to choose wall art for dining room

Looking to elevate your dining room? Discover how to choose the perfect wall art for your space - playful, modern, and design-forward. Scroll for tips, ideas & inspiration.

A mirror on a wall reflects a room decorated with various framed art pieces, including one with the phrase "So much... DOOM!" and another with the words "Let's get a drink" along with a drawing of a martini glass with olives. Part of a person’s arm and hand are visible as they hold the corner of the framed art, and a ceiling light hangs above.

Set the Scene

Size and layout matters! No two dining rooms are the same - so don’t be afraid to play with scale:

  • 1 Large Framed Print: For a clean, modern look

  • Gallery Wall: Mix and match 3–6 prints for a curated and lived in look

  • Diptych/Triptych: Great for symmetry lovers

A simple dining room with a wooden table, three woven rattan chairs, a black ceramic vase on the table, and a white wall with a black rectangular frame and a paper lantern hanging from the ceiling. mockup of gallery wall guide
A dining room with a light wooden table and matching chairs. The wall features black outline sketches of picture frames, with one large centered square frame and two smaller square frames to the right (mockup of gallery wall)
Interior of a dining area with a light wooden table, six matching chairs, a beige vase with a branch on the table, and three empty framed art pieces on the white wall. mockup of gallery wall

Layouts are personal, so plan the right based on your own space and size capacity. Once you understand how you want to arrange the prints, we can start getting product ideas!

Vibe Check

Once you understand the layout of your dining room, it’s think about the vibe you want to create. Is it…

  • Chic and Natural

  • Bright and playful?

  • Vintage and cozy?

Wall art is one of the easiest way to set the tone (and affordably!) A large framed poster or a cluster of smaller prints can instantly shift the atmosphere from ‘meh’ to ‘memorable.

Need inspiration? Check out some moodboards for style inspiration below!

Natural and Chic Dining Room Kitchen Moodboard for Styling
Cozy and Vintage Dining Room Kitchen Moodboard for Styling
Bright and Colorful Dining Room Kitchen Moodboard for Styling

Choose a Theme

As a food enthusiast and lover of hosting, I spend a lot of time in my dining room - so I want to decorate it with art that celebrates my favorite foods and recipes. Finding a theme could make your walls look more cohesive and makes it a bit easier to shop. Some of our favorite dining room themes are below:

  • Kitchen Culture: Think pasta, wine, lemons, olive oil (like our "What's for Dinner" print)

  • Typography: Bold words, cheeky phrases, minimalist statements ( did someone say “Yes Chef”?)

  • Still Life: Vases, fruits, and table scenes - very European flat energy (think “Greek Oranges” during a Mediterranean summer)

  • Bar Chic: Cocktail motifs, wine prints, glassware shapes (queue my favorite question - “Let’s Grab a Drink”)

Once you’ve landed on a theme, we can get to the fun part - shopping! Combinations are hard to come up with, so I’ve created some of my favorites which you can find below.

Add a bit of asian fusion and complementary color palette to your dining room walls with the Dim Sum Print and Fresh Sushi print - perfect for foodies and global travelers!

Add a bit of asian fusion and complementary color palette to your dining room walls with the Dim Sum Print and Fresh Sushi print - perfect for foodies and global travelers!

Choose one bold print to bring a pop of color to your dining room walls! This orange and pink Pasta Night poster adds a bold statement and a playful statement.

Choose one bold print to bring a pop of color to your dining room walls! This orange and pink Pasta Night poster adds a bold statement and a playful statement.

A pair for the host or hostess - the Olives and Let's Grab a Drink poster play with the cocktail party theme and adds a hand drawn sketch vibe to your dining room walls.

A pair for the host or hostess - the Olives and Let's Grab a Drink poster play with the cocktail party theme and adds a hand drawn sketch vibe to your dining room walls.

If you're looking for a more coastal or beachy vibe, the Champagne and Oysters poster is the perfect mix of neutral wall art and coastal / beachy vibe. One for the seafood lovers, drink enthusiasts, or coastal fanatics!

If you're looking for a more coastal or beachy vibe, the Champagne and Oysters poster is the perfect mix of neutral wall art and coastal / beachy vibe. One for the seafood lovers, drink enthusiasts, or coastal fanatics!

Mediterranean summer (all year round). This greek inspired poster combo gives a relaxed vibe with a punch of bold colors. The Ouzo and Greek Oranges wall art posters will be sure to leave a lasting impression in any dining room.

Mediterranean summer (all year round). This greek inspired poster combo gives a relaxed vibe with a punch of bold colors. The Ouzo and Greek Oranges wall art posters will be sure to leave a lasting impression in any dining room.

A label with handwritten text describing artist Stephie Cardona's top picks for art recommendations

Check out the some of Stephie’s current favs and top recommendations for dining room wall art

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Kopitiam Coffee Print
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Inspired by my dreamy travels throughout Malaysia and Singapore, while the whole trip felt like a euphoric blur - the shining memories in my mind was the excitement of waking up in the early hour and going to one of the many Kopitiams, nostalgic coffee shops with a retro feeling that felt frozen in time.

All prints are original and designed by Berlin-based artist Stephie Cardona to make your home more beautiful ♡

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

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Pastis Please Print
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Inspired by my most nostalgic memory in Paris, in the midst of a heatwave in September where we sat and quenched our insatiable thirst with cups of Pastis.

All prints are original and designed by Berlin-based artist Stephie Cardona to make your home more beautiful ♡

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

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Greek Ouzo Alcohol Print
from €25.00

Inspired by long afternoons in Rhodes and the ritual of an aperitivo, this Ouzo print brings a nostalgic, sun-drenched spirit to your space. With bold typography and coastal tones, it's the perfect finishing touch for a stylish drinks corner or Mediterranean-inspired kitchen. A conversation piece for collectors of bar cart decor ideas, lovers of Greece, or anyone craving a little summer escape (year-round).

All prints are original and designed by Berlin-based artist Stephie Cardona to make your home more beautiful ♡

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

We’d love to see your styling and inspo!

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