The dining room is one of the few spaces where people sit still, face forward, and actually look at the walls. That makes art selection here more deliberate than almost anywhere else in the home. A print on the dining room wall isn't background — it's part of the meal.

Austin Bloom's dining room prints draw on subjects that suit the rituals of gathering: rich still life compositions, layered florals, and warm botanical studies. Still life prints are a natural fit for dining room walls, offering the depth and visual interest that transforms a meal into an experience. These are prints with enough depth to hold attention across a long dinner, without competing with the table.

Whether you're after modern dining room art with clean lines and muted palettes, or something with the moody richness of a Dutch masters still life, each dining room print is a limited run on archival canvas or 310gsm cotton rag.

Dining rooms have a unique advantage: people spend longer looking at the walls here than in almost any other room. Here's how to make the most of it:

Match the mood of the room, not just the colours. A formal dining room with dark timber and candlelight suits rich, layered prints — think Dutch masters florals or dark still life. A relaxed, open-plan dining area works better with lighter botanicals or soft coastal tones. The art should feel like it belongs at the table.

Think about what's at eye level. When seated, the natural sightline is lower than when standing. Hang dining room art so the centre of the print sits roughly at seated eye height (around 120–130cm from the floor) rather than standing eye height.

Go larger than you think. Dining walls tend to be uninterrupted by furniture, which means art has room to breathe. A single A1 or A0 print above a sideboard or buffet can anchor the whole room. Our gallery wall sets offer curated combinations if you prefer a grouped approach. Explore living room wall art, bedroom art, and hallway art for coordinated looks across your home. Use Blankwall AR to test in your dining room before committing.

Modern dining room art doesn't mean minimalist or stark. It means art that fits the way people actually live and entertain now — open-plan kitchens that flow into dining areas, casual Friday-night gatherings as much as formal dinner parties.

What tends to work in contemporary dining spaces:

Muted, sophisticated palettes. Warm neutrals, deep greens, dusty pinks, and rich earth tones feel current without dating quickly. These sit well with both natural timber tables and modern settings.

Photographic depth with a painterly quality. Estée Austin's compositions use real photography as a starting point, then build layers of texture and atmosphere that give each piece the richness of a painting. The result is modern dining room art with substance — detailed enough for close viewing, atmospheric enough to set a mood.

Oversized single prints over cluttered arrangements. The trend in dining rooms has moved away from gallery walls toward one strong, generous print. It's more impactful, easier to live with, and lets the art breathe.

Browse our Australian art prints for locally-created pieces that bring authentic character to your dining space. The art isn't background, it's part of the meal.