Hang two or three tidy rows above a sideboard or picture ledge. Leave about 6 to 8 inches between the furniture top and your lowest tiles. Add small plants or cookbooks on the surface to tie the composition into your kitchen decor.

Pro tip: Keep wall art away from direct heat or steam near stoves and ovens, and avoid heavy splash zones at the sink. If you are close to activity, choose wipeable art prints, allow air flow, and clean tiles regularly.

What styles of kitchen gallery walls work best for different aesthetics?

Match the layout and frame style to your room for a cohesive look. A grid reads modern and calm, while a salon mix feels personal and cozy. Choose colors that echo your cabinets, rug, or island to make the whole space feel connected.

Modern minimal

Create a crisp grid with same size tiles and even spacing. Choose black frames on white walls for contrast, or white frames for a light look. Stick to a tight palette like blue and white or soft neutrals for a clean, modern design.

Cozy farmhouse

Mix sizes with warm wood tones and muted colors. Feature herbs, vintage ads, recipe scans, and black and white family pictures. A salon style arrangement brings a lived in feeling to the kitchen wall while staying charming and personal.

Color pop in neutral kitchens

If your kitchen is white or light wood, use one large anchor print and surround it with colorful tiles. Pull hues from your runner rug or painted island. Citrus, markets, and florals look great and make the space feel full of life.

Scandinavian light and airy

Keep everything soft and simple. White frames, gentle tones, line drawings, and botanical sketches look fresh. A 3 by 3 grid above a dining nook keeps the room bright and uncluttered.

How do you plan the perfect layout without making a hundred holes?

Use this quick step by step to map your layout before you stick:

1. Measure the wall area you want to fill, then tape off that rectangle on the floor or wall as a guide;
2. Place your largest artwork just off center, then position the second largest diagonally to balance the composition;
3. Mix vertical and horizontal photos, and aim for even 2 to 3 inch spacing between frames for a polished look;
4. Snap a phone photo of the arrangement so you can reference it while you hang;
5. Mark a light centerline at 57 to 60 inches high, then align your layout around that eye level band;
6. Preview different frame colors in the Mixtiles app to see what looks best with your cabinets and counters.

Which photos and art look most at home in a kitchen?

Choose images that celebrate food, family, and daily rituals. Scan a handwritten recipe for framed art, or even create a custom recipe photo book that feels personal. Mix travel food moments like markets, vineyards, and cafes with fresh herbs, fruits, and botanical illustrations. Black and white family scenes add timeless warmth next to colorful produce and blue sky travel shots. Together, the mix reads authentic and uplifting.

Pro tip: Use a unifying element to keep the display calm in a busy room: consistent color grading, a recurring subject like citrus or herbs, or matching frames and mats.

What size, spacing, and tile count should you choose?

Let your wall width and ceiling height guide your tile count. Keep spacing consistent and center the gallery close to eye level. The table below shows simple starting points for common kitchen walls.