Dining Room Wall Picture Ideas that You Don't Want to Miss

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It’s almost time to host dinner parties again! As restrictions begin to ease post-pandemic, it’s important to start planning your future gatherings with friends and family. A huge part of hosting is making sure your space is ready for guests. Dining rooms are the heart of any good dinner party, which is why we’ve created an expert guide for decorating your dining space. Wall art is a simple way to make a big impact on your interior. If you’re looking for a low-cost, low-maintenance way to give your dining room a makeover, these dining room wall picture ideas are right up your alley.

We’ve teamed up with our interior design specialist for an exclusive article on wall art for your communal dining space. Let’s get started!

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The Dining Room

There’s something special about friends sharing stories around a dinner table. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that there’s nothing more important than the connection we share with our community. Quality time with friends and family should be valued now more than ever, which is why your dining room should feel cozy and welcoming. Designers are straying away from more formal atmospheres and leaning towards spaces that are focused on comfort and conversation. Hang a piece of wall art above your dining table that makes your guests feel right at home.

Beyond Dining Room Wall Pictures: Pro Tip

Our resident interior design expert, Elimar Lobo Sáenz, shares her top tips for dining room décor:

Rather than strictly a formal or informal space, Sáenz’s approach to post-pandemic décor relies heavily on comfort and personality.

“[The home] has become increasingly more personal. Add a special personal touch by including elements that represent your interests (such as mini-art gallery)."

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Dining in Style

Create a cohesive style in your dining space. Your dining room is the perfect opportunity to hone in on your design skills. While interiors may be shifting more towards comfortable functionality, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style! Good lighting and a unified aesthetic are key to creating a stylish dining room. Hang a chandelier (or funky light fixture) over your dining table, and choose a dining set that blends rather than distracts from your space.

Accessory Ideas

Don’t underestimate the power of a well-set table! Use flowers and other decorative items to give your table a whimsical look. For a finishing touch, choose a piece of wall art that ties together your décor. You can also consider a multi-panel canvas or a gallery wall for a trendy touch.

Speaking of summer greenery, our art director Tirzah Goodman recommends pairing your fresh-cut flowers with a palm-inspired print.

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Color Concepts

Joyful, light, and bright hues are the hottest color trends for 2023. Keep your dining room décor cozy and let the colors take center stage. From fabulous fuchsia to cool blue dining room ideas, let your imagination run wild when it comes to selecting shades. Pantone’s “Illuminating Yellow” is also a popular choice for vibrant interiors. Don’t be afraid to mix warm and cool tones, as long as you keep to a specific style.

Beyond Dining Room Wall Pictures: Pro Tip

ElephantStock’s design expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz expands on dining room color trends:

“Dining room color trends include a wood/white color scheme with Scandinavian influences. [Combine colors like] gray, green, soft yellow and black to give the space an elegant touch.”

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Dining Room Wall Art Size Guide

If you’re stumped on how to select the correct size of artwork, check out a handy excerpt from our Ultimate Wall Art Size Guide:

“Your wall art should take about 60% to 75% of the available empty wall space, the portion not covered by moldings or furniture. Measure the height and width of the wall. Now, multiply the measurements by both 0.6 and 0.75. As a result, you will get the range of canvas print sizes to suit the space.

For instance, if your blank wall is 9 feet tall and 5 feet wide, multiply 9 by 0.6 to get the low end of the ideal height range. Then multiply 9 by 0.75 to get the high end of the ideal height range. Do the same for your wall's 5 feet width. The ideal height of the canvas would be 5.4 - 6.75 and the ideal width would be 3 feet - 3.75 feet.”

In short, it’s always better to go bigger than risk purchasing a print that is too small for your wall. Also, remember to hang your painting no higher than eye level!

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Dining Room Wall Art Shapes

We offer several different shapes of wall art for your dining space. First, you have to decide whether you prefer the traditional look of a single-panel canvas, or if you want to go with a more modern multi-panel layout. For those who want to keep it classic, try a horizontal or square-shaped canvas. If you like to make a statement with your décor, be bold with a funky hexagonal print. It’s all up to you!

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More Dining Décor Topics

Seeking more advice on dining room décor and wall art ideas? Check out how to upgrade your dining room on a budget! If you’re more interested in exploring general trends and bold color concepts, read through our new article on how to mix neutrals and statement colors for a modern look. Finally, if you’re getting ready to host your first post-pandemic dinner party, we have a guide all about getting your space party-ready.

To summarize 2023 trends for dining room décor, our design expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz concludes: