Decorating a Dining Room with Posters
The wall above the sideboard is often the most looked-at in the dining room. Size, subjects and placement to choose it well.
Key points
- 222 posters in the Kitchen posters collection, the 20 from this article in the table below.
- From 18,79 € in A4, up to 69,37 € in A0, 5 sizes for each poster.
- Printed in Europe on demand, free delivery from 59 €.
The table
The 20 posters at a glance
The wall that deserves a poster in the dining room
The wall above the sideboard or buffet is often the most visible in the dining room, seen by everyone seated at the table. It’s the most natural spot for a poster, even before the wall behind the chairs.
Which size to choose
Above a wide sideboard, an A1 fills the space well without being oversized. For a narrower sideboard or a more modest wall, a pair of A3s or a single A2 works just as well.
Which subjects for a dining room
Subjects around wine, aperitifs and gastronomy naturally belong here, in keeping with the meals shared at this table. Kitchen or market scenes also work, with a softer tone than a classic kitchen poster.
The poster for this part
Stone bridge and Porte Cailhau in Bordeaux seen from the vineyards poster
from 19,79 €
Working with the table and the light
Think about lighting: a pendant light above the table can cast a shadow on the poster depending on the time of day. Center the poster on the furniture rather than on the whole wall if the furniture is off-center.
Create a series rather than a single poster
Above a fairly long sideboard, a series of 2 or 3 posters in the same size often conveys the mood better than a single large poster on its own. Mixing a wine subject, an aperitif subject and a market or kitchen subject, for example a poster from the wine posters collection with one from the kitchen posters collection, avoids repeating the same theme twice on the same wall.
Align the series on the sideboard, not the wall
For a series of 2 or 3 posters, even spacing between the frames matters more than their exact position on the whole wall: it’s better to center the group on the width of the sideboard, even if that leaves uneven space on each side of the furniture.
Keep the same size throughout the series
A series works best with the same size for each poster, for example 3 A3s, rather than mixing sizes, which draws the eye to the differences in dimensions rather than to the subjects of the posters.
Choose a frame to suit the sideboard
On a light wood sideboard, a natural or light wood frame extends the tone of the furniture. On a darker or painted sideboard, a black or dark frame contrasts more with the poster rather than blending into it.
A single poster in a dining room open to the living room
In a dining room open to the living room, a single poster above the sideboard avoids overloading a space already shared with the living room decor, rather than a full series.
Build this wall
3 posters from this article, at true scale
All 3 posters: 99,02 €
Frequently asked questions
You often ask us
Should the poster match the dishes or the tablecloth?
It isn’t necessary. Just keep the colors consistent across the room rather than matching every detail.
Is a poster on the dining room wall risky near the kitchen?
The main risk is condensation if the room opens onto the kitchen without ventilation. Check the humidity of the room before hanging an unprotected print.
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