The best dining room art ideas are vintage landscapes, still life prints, warm neutral abstracts and matching sets of two, sized to about two-thirds the width of your table or sideboard. Traditional and formal dining rooms suit still life and landscapes in wood frames. Modern dining rooms suit abstracts and simple geometric shapes. Below are 10 dining room art ideas, with real examples of each, plus how to pick the right one for your room.
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Key Takeaways
Still life prints and vintage landscapes are the go-to art for traditional and formal dining rooms.
Neutral abstracts, dark moody pairs and mid-century shapes suit modern dining rooms.
Choose art about two-thirds the width of the table or sideboard below it.
A single large piece or a matching pair looks cleaner in a dining room than many small pieces.
10 Dining Room Art Ideas
1. Vintage landscapes
A muted vintage landscape is one of the easiest dining room art ideas to live with. It suits traditional and modern rooms alike and looks at home above a sideboard. Shown: this print.
2. Floral still life
Still life is the classic choice for a traditional or formal dining room. A peony still life in a brown wood frame reads elegant without feeling stiff. Shown: this print.
3. Fruit and citrus still life
Fruit is a natural fit for a room built around food. A bowl of oranges adds warm colour to a neutral dining room or an open kitchen and dining space. Shown: this print.
4. Warm neutral abstracts
Beige and brown abstracts suit modern, organic and Japandi dining rooms. They pick up the tones of wood tables and linen chairs without adding visual noise. Shown: this print.
5. Dark, moody abstract pairs
For a dramatic dining room, hang a pair of dark abstracts above a round table. Black, charcoal and bronze tones look rich under warm evening light. Shown: this print.
6. Mid-century modern shapes
Simple geometric shapes in earthy colours suit mid-century and modern dining rooms, especially with walnut or teak furniture. Shown: this print.
7. Moody botanicals
Deep burgundy leaves in a dark vase give a rustic or farmhouse dining room a warm, collected look. Shown: this print.
8. Wildflower fields
A soft wildflower landscape brings in colour without overpowering the table. It works well in bright, casual dining rooms and breakfast nooks. Shown: this print.
9. A matching set of two
Two framed prints side by side fill a wide wall and echo the shape of a buffet or console below. Shown: this print.
10. Something fun by the bar cart
Not every piece has to be serious. A playful vintage-style print above a bar cart gives guests something to talk about. Shown: this print.
Art for a Traditional or Formal Dining Room
Traditional and formal dining rooms look best with art that feels classic: floral still life, fruit still life and vintage landscapes. Choose a brown or natural wood frame to match wood furniture, or a black frame for a crisper look. Hang one large piece centered on the table or sideboard, or a symmetrical pair on a wide wall. Keep colours soft and warm so the room feels calm during long dinners.
Art for a Modern Dining Room
Modern dining rooms suit abstract, minimalist and neutral wall art. One oversized canvas keeps a modern wall clean. A pair of dark abstracts adds drama in a room with black or bronze lighting. In open-plan spaces, choose art that shares one or two colours with the living room so the whole floor feels connected.
How to Choose Art for Your Dining Room
Match your style: still life and landscapes for traditional rooms, abstracts for modern rooms, botanicals for farmhouse and rustic rooms.
Pull colour from the room: repeat a tone from your chairs, rug or table. Neutral walls can take bolder art; busy walls look better with calmer art.
Go big: aim for about two-thirds the width of the table or sideboard. Small art on a big dining wall looks unfinished.
Hang it at the right height: see our guide to art above a dining table for exact measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What art looks good in a dining room?
Still life prints, vintage landscapes, neutral abstracts and botanical prints all look good in a dining room. Pick one large piece or a matching pair sized to about two-thirds the width of your table or sideboard, in colours that repeat a tone from the room.
What is the best artwork for a traditional or formal dining room?
The best artwork for a traditional or formal dining room is classic subject matter in a wood or black frame: floral or fruit still life prints and vintage landscapes. Hang one large piece or a symmetrical pair centered on the table or sideboard.
What are good dining room wall art ideas for a modern home?
Good dining room wall art ideas for a modern home include one oversized neutral abstract, a pair of dark moody abstracts, or mid-century geometric prints. Keep the layout simple so the table stays the focal point.
Can you mix different types of art in a dining room?
Yes, you can mix art in a dining room, such as a still life with a landscape, as long as the pieces share a colour palette or frame finish. That keeps the wall feeling planned rather than random.
Can you put a gallery wall in a dining room?
Yes, a gallery wall works in a dining room if you keep it tight and balanced. Use three to six pieces with matching frames and equal spacing, and keep the whole grouping about two-thirds the width of the table or sideboard.
Find the Right Art for Your Dining Room
The right dining room art fits your style, repeats a colour from the room and is big enough to anchor the table. Shop the Dining Room Wall Art collection for still life, landscape and abstract prints as stretched canvas, framed canvas or framed fine art prints. Every piece is made to order and ships free across the U.S. and Canada.
