Your kitchen walls often get ignored, yet they’re a real opportunity to show off your style. Here are 28 straightforward ideas to decorate them, from practical signs to distinctive artworks, all inspired by the joys of cooking and gathering.
Give your kitchen a little more character.
Rustic Wood Blocks Spell Out ‘EAT
Each letter of ‘EAT’ is mounted on a square of weathered wood, forming simple blocks that you can arrange vertically above your kitchen counter. It’s a straightforward design.
Oversized Utensils Flank ‘EAT’ Wall Art
Oversized black metal utensils flank a word art display. These sit above a drop-leaf table.
Wooden Cutting Boards Spell Out Kitchen Words
Old wooden cutting boards, with dark block letters spelling kitchen words, hang by twine.
Assorted Plates Create a Classic Gallery Wall
For a classic gallery wall, try grouping dinner plates, salad plates, and decorative saucers. You’ll want to use varying sizes and patterns for this.
This collection is made of white and toile-patterned ceramics.
Blue and White Plates Form a Classic Gallery
Arrange blue and white patterned plates of various sizes on an empty wall. You’ll want to incorporate some solid white plates and metallic trays.
They help to break up the repeating patterns.
Matte Plates Create a Soft Color Gradient
Round, matte-finish plates can be arranged to form a soft color gradient on your wall. Look for varying sizes and muted tones to achieve the effect.
Often, you’ll see soft pinks, greens, and grays for this.
Eclectic Plates Add Personality to a Dining Nook
Plates, vintage or mismatched, can be arranged on a wall in a breakfast nook. They come in varying sizes, patterns, and colors.
Two-Tiered Shelves Display Plates and Dried Stems
Narrow wooden shelves hold a mix of plain white and patterned plates, while dried wheat stems are arranged in front of them against a blank wall. It’s a simple setup.
Galvanized Buckets Form a Vertical Herb Garden
In the kitchen, galvanized metal buckets are lined up on wall-mounted rails to hold herbs. It’s the metallic finish of these buckets that provides their distinct look.
Mason Jar Herb Garden With Chalkboard Labels
Mason jars, each labeled with a small chalkboard sign, are mounted at an angle onto a wooden plank in the kitchen to hold herbs. It’s a simple setup.
Wooden Crate Planters for a Vertical Herb Garden
If you want to grow fresh herbs on your kitchen wall, use small wooden crates. These are labeled with herb names like parsley and sage, and hang from hooks.
Sleek Black Planters Hold Fresh Kitchen Herbs
You can mount sleek, long, narrow black planters in your kitchen to grow herbs. These hold multiple plants.
Mason Jar Herb Garden on Reclaimed Wood
Mason jars with plants mount onto rustic reclaimed wood planks for a vertical herb garden.
Vintage Rolling Pins Displayed on a Wooden Board
On a simple wooden board, mount your collection of vintage rolling pins horizontally. They hang from small hooks.
Wooden Spoons Create an Organic Vertical Art Piece
On the wall, wooden spoons in varying sizes and shades are arranged with staggered placement to create a unique, organic art installation.
Oversized Red Utensils Add Whimsical Kitchen Charm
Mount large, stylized red spoon and fork wall art in your kitchen. They are oversized utensils that bring a bright color.
Red Muffin Tins Add Playful Texture to Wall Display
Bright red muffin tins and kitchen tools hang on the wall. The collection includes a meat tenderizer and two six-cup tins.
Heart Marquee Light Adds Cozy Glow to Kitchen Gallery
If your kitchen wall display needs a soft glow, consider a lighted marquee sign. This one is heart-shaped and framed by cutlery graphics.
Shadow Boxes Filled With Bright Faux Fruit
White shadow boxes display colorful faux fruit. Arranged in neat rows, the bright fruit forms an appealing pattern.
Distressed Triptych Mirrors Frame a Wreath Display
If a wall needs a strong visual, hang a trio of tall, distressed mirrors together. A simple green wreath with a burlap ribbon drapes from the center mirror.
Distressed Wooden Signs Add Rustic Charm Above Dining Area
Weathered wooden signs bring country charm to a kitchen or dining area. A large ‘HOME’ sign with a chevron pattern sits above a ‘Bless This House’ plaque.
Wooden Letters Spell Out ‘EAT’ Above Dining Chairs
Above the dining chairs, large distressed wooden letters spell out ‘EAT’. They sit well with the natural textures of woven chairs and a dark wall.
Round Cutting Board Displays Metal Letters Spelling ‘EAT
If you’re looking for a kitchen wall piece, consider a rustic, round wooden cutting board. Dark metal letters spell ‘EAT’ on it, and a small bundle of greenery tied with twine sits at the top.
Copper Penny Letters Spell Out ‘EAT
Copper pennies cover dimensional letters, creating a textured, metallic piece. It works best displayed vertically on a wall, where the pennies can truly catch the light.
Try placing it above a kitchen counter or in a dining area.
Oversized Metal Utensils Add Kitchen Wall Character
In the kitchen, a pair of large, dark metal fork and spoon hang on the wall. They’re made of a heavy, dark metal.
Eclectic Plate Wall Art Adds Personality Above Dining Table
When your dining area needs a striking focal point, try arranging plates in various sizes, patterns, and colors on the wall. Mixing vintage finds with modern pieces creates a unique gallery.
Wall-Mounted Rail System Holds Herb Planters
Mount rails on your kitchen wall to hang planters for herbs. You can keep fresh herbs here for cooking.
A bright red watering can sits among them.
Alternating Canvases Spell Out Messages
To build a visual narrative in your room, try alternating picture surfaces with inspirational phrases and bold geometric motifs. These pieces hang on your vertical surface.
Words rest on a neutral base, providing a strong contrast to bold black and white quatrefoil shapes. The result is a dynamic flow for the arrangement.
