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Kitchen Wall Art Ideas – 10 Fresh Prints & Décor Tips

Irish kitchens host breakfasts, cuppas, and story-swaps, and the right kitchen wall art turns those moments into a space that feels unmistakably yours.
If you’re updating the whole house, start with our [Room-by-Room Wall Art Guide] and then come back for these kitchen-focused ideas.

A Houzz survey finds 48 % of kitchen renovations now include new wall décor, so prints are no longer an afterthought. Dress your own walls with these ideas and see how quickly the room feels warmer and more you.

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Food & Drink Kitchen Wall Art – Ireland on a Plate

  • Close-up shots of soda bread, oysters, or flat whites spark appetite.
  • Vintage Guinness or Jameson adverts add instant heritage.
  • Hang one hero print beside two framed recipe cards for balance.
Vintage Guinness kitchen wall art poster over butcher-block counter with brown bread and stout

Vintage Posters Kitchen Wall Décor – Raise a Glass to Heritage

  • 1950s Córas Iompair Éireann rail posters.
  • Wild Atlantic Way panoramas in bold travel colours.
  • Stick with aged-oak or black frames to keep the nostalgic mood.
Kitchen wall décor – Irish Connemara rail travel poster in oak frame on pastel green panelled wall

Botanical Kitchen Prints for Instant Greenery

  • Rosemary, thyme, basil – a vertical trio freshens a galley kitchen.
  • Works with popular sage-green and cream cabinet colours.
  • Pair prints with potted herbs for a subtle 3-D effect.
Kitchen prints – trio of rosemary, thyme and basil illustrations hanging above white marble worktop

Modern Abstract Kitchen Wall Décor Ideas

  • Bold geometric bursts suit sleek city apartments.
  • Pick one accent shade already in your splash-back tiles.
  • Yellow or red encourages appetite and lively chat.
Modern abstract kitchen wall décor – large yellow geometric canvas on minimalist white cabinets

Witty Typography Kitchen Prints

  • Gaelic greeting “Céad Míle Fáilte.” by the door.
  • “But First, Coffee.” beside the espresso station.
  • Avoid overdone phrases that 31 % of UK/Irish homeowners dislike (e.g., “Live Laugh Love”).
Witty kitchen print – “But First, Coffee” typography art above espresso station in Irish home

Personalised Recipe & Family Kitchen Art

  • Scan Nan’s soda bread card, print it on archival paper.
  • Commission a water-colour of your local farmers’ market.
  • Personal art keeps the room unique and sparks conversation.

Black-and-White Irish Architecture Kitchen Art

  • Lighthouses, Ha’penny Bridge, Georgian doorways.
  • Works well in monochrome kitchens that need subtle texture.

Large Statement Kitchen Canvas

  • One oversized 90 × 120 cm piece fills an open-plan dining wall.
  • Aim to cover 60–75 % of available blank space for balance.
Large kitchen wall art – oversized Atlantic blue seascape canvas centred in open-plan Irish kitchen

Coastal & Travel Irish Kitchen Art with a View

  • Retro surf poster from Lahinch.
  • Skelligs sunset photo for west-coast nostalgia.
  • Light-oak frames mirror sandy neutrals.

Quirky Kitchen Wall Art to Show Your Personality

  • Veg pun posters (“Give Peas a Chance”).
  • Illustrated cheese maps of Ireland.
  • Keep colours bright; place on the fridge panel or pantry door.

Placement & Hanging Tips for Kitchen Wall Art

  • Keep artwork 40 cm or more above hob or sink to dodge splashes.
  • Choose glass or acrylic glazing for wipe-clean safety.
  • Use picture ledges for easy seasonal swaps.
  • Lay out frames on the floor, then transfer with painter’s tape templates for perfect spacing.
Infographic showing safe kitchen wall art placement, splash-free zones and ideal hanging heights

Buying Quality Kitchen Wall Art in Ireland

  • Shop Irish to avoid customs delays and support local creators.
Kitchen Wall Art FAQs

What size print fits over a backsplash?

A width of 50–70 % of the counter below keeps proportions balanced.

 

Can canvas prints handle kitchen humidity?

Yes, if sealed with a protective varnish and hung away from direct steam zones.

 

How do I clean framed prints?

Dust weekly; wipe acrylic glazing with mild soapy water and a microfibre cloth.

 

Is glass or acrylic better in the kitchen?

Acrylic is lighter and shatter-resistant, making it safer near cooking areas.

 

Pick one idea today, hang it this weekend, and see how quickly your kitchen feels like the heart of the home again.




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