How to Choose Wall Art Prints for Your Dining Space
By Premium Dinnerware for Every Occasion | Fable Home | Published: 2026-10-20
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to select wall art for your dining room, from sizing and placement to style and framing. Get practical tips to create a cohesive look that complements your table.
Quick answer
For a dining space, choose wall art that complements your table size and style, with the center of the print at eye level (57–60 inches from the floor). Start with a single statement piece or a balanced diptych.
Why the dining room is different from a living room
Dining rooms have lower furniture and often a single focal point—the table. Wall art here needs to work with the table shape and length, not against it. A large vertical print can overwhelm a small round table, while a horizontal piece may feel too wide for a narrow rectangular table.
Framing options: go with or without
Many wall art prints, including those from Fable Home, offer a frame option at checkout. A frame adds polish and protects the paper from humidity in dining areas near open windows or kitchens. Unframed prints give a more casual, airy feel. If you choose to frame later, ensure the mat and frame width suit the print size—avoid a frame that visually shrinks the artwork.
Step-by-step guide to choosing wall art for your dining room
- Measure your wall and table: Decide the total width of your art grouping. A good rule: the art should be about two-thirds the width of your dining table or the wall section behind it. For a 60-inch table, aim for a 40-inch wide print or a diptych that totals that width. Common mistake: choosing art that is wider than the table, making the table feel small.
- Choose a vertical or horizontal orientation: For a standard dining table, horizontal prints (landscape orientation) often work best because they echo the table line. Vertical prints can work above a sideboard or buffet, or in a narrow space like a breakfast nook. Checkpoint: hold a piece of painter's tape on the wall in the proposed orientation and live with it for a day.
- Select the right print style for your decor: Abstract or botanical prints (like the Black Flowers Print) bring a natural, organic feel. Playful or graphic works (like Playfulness Print) add personality. If your dining set is modern minimalist, choose art with clean lines and muted tones. For traditional rooms, consider classic still lifes or landscapes. Common mistake: matching art to the wall color too closely—contrast helps the art stand out.
- Decide on framing before ordering: If the print offers a frame option (as many Fable Home prints do), select it at checkout to ensure a perfect fit. Unframed prints give you flexibility but require a separate trip to the framer. For dining rooms, a simple black or natural wood frame is versatile and won't compete with the artwork. Checkpoint: if you skip framing, order a print size that leaves room for a mat and frame later.
- Hang at the correct height: The center of the artwork should be 57–60 inches from the floor, which is standard eye level. For a dining table, you can hang slightly higher (60–65 inches) if the art is large and the table is low, but never so high that you have to tilt your head to see it. Common mistake: hanging too high above a dining table—the art should relate to the table, not the ceiling.
Wall art prints to consider
- Black Flowers Print - 18 x 24": Part of a Fable-exclusive limited edition series, signed and numbered, printed on premium archival paper with a textured matte finish. The larger 18 x 24 size works well as a single statement piece above a dining table for 4–6 people, and the matte finish reduces glare from dining room lighting.
Black Flowers Print - 18 x 24" - Crescendo Print - 16 x 20": Part of a Fable-exclusive limited edition series, signed and numbered, printed on premium archival paper with a textured matte finish. The 16 x 20 size is versatile for a diptych arrangement above a smaller table or for a solo piece in a narrow dining nook.
Crescendo Print - 16 x 20"
