Decorating guide
Wall art for the bathroom and kitchen
These are the two rooms almost nobody decorates — and where a single print makes the biggest difference. Bathrooms and kitchens have humidity, steam and splashes, so the key isn't only which image you choose, but which material and where you hang it. Here's what actually works.
Which photographs suit a bathroom
A bathroom calls for calm and a touch of spa. Images of water, sea and soft light are the ones that best turn an ordinary bathroom into a place you want to linger in. Blues, water greens and pale sands open up the space and bring freshness. A single vertical piece beside the mirror or above the tub is enough to change the mood.
Which photographs suit a kitchen
A kitchen can take more energy and colour. Bright, vivid pieces — Mediterranean, coastal — suit a space full of movement. In white or wood kitchens, one colourful piece adds character; in kitchens open to the living room, it should converse with the living room's main work.
Which material handles humidity
This is the critical point. In areas with steam and shifting humidity, not everything works:
| Material | Bathroom / kitchen |
|---|---|
| Premium canvas | Best option: no glass to fog, stretched and resilient. Hang it away from direct splashing. |
| Paper framed under glass | Fine if framed and sealed; the glass protects the print from steam. Ideal in ventilated bathrooms. |
| Pearl or unframed paper | Avoid in direct contact with high humidity; keep these for dry areas. |
Either way, ensure good ventilation and don't hang the piece right over the shower or the hob. We compare finishes in cotton paper, canvas or pearl.
Size and placement
In these rooms, a well-placed small or medium piece beats something big. Above the toilet, beside the mirror, in a free kitchen wall niche: find the spot you see from the doorway. If you have a wide free wall, a single vertical piece is flattering. More on sizing in what size print to choose for your wall.
A bathroom with a good sea photograph stops being "the bathroom" and becomes your own little spa.
Three pieces that work
- Saltwater II — water and sunset light; ideal vertically beside the bathroom mirror.
- Cobalt — deep, fresh blue, perfect for adding colour to a neutral kitchen or bathroom.
- Castaway — Mediterranean and luminous, at home in open kitchens and breakfast nooks.
Frequently asked questions
Can you hang a print in a bathroom?
Yes, with the right material. Premium canvas is the most steam-resistant; paper framed under glass also works in ventilated bathrooms. Avoid unprotected paper in direct contact with high humidity, and don't hang it right over the shower.
What art looks good in a kitchen?
Bright, colourful images — Mediterranean, coastal — that bring energy. In white or wood kitchens, one colourful piece adds character without clutter.
Which material handles humidity best?
Premium canvas: no glass to fog and it copes well with humidity changes. Framed, sealed cotton paper is a good alternative in ventilated spaces.
What size print for a bathroom?
A well-placed small or medium piece (30 × 45 or 40 × 60 cm) beside the mirror or above the toilet usually does it. On wide free walls, a single vertical piece is flattering.
Bring your bathroom and kitchen to life
Fine art photography of sea and light, on resilient canvas. From €65, shipped worldwide.
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