Funny kitchen prints: choosing food-inspired wall art

A kitchen print should earn its place beside the kettle. Choose a food-related joke you enjoy, give it a wall where it can be seen, and keep it clear of the cooking. The notice may be unofficial; the splashes are real.

Choose the message before the colour

Think about how you use the room: hurried breakfasts, long dinners or a steady flow of visitors looking for tea. A design tied to your favourite food or a familiar household joke gives you a reason to enjoy it beyond its colour scheme.

Agricultural Classification collects MOP's food-inspired prints and gifts. Read the full wording and look at the illustration before deciding whether it belongs in your kitchen, dining space or someone else's gift bag.

Find a suitable wall

Look for a dry position away from direct heat, steam and frequent splashes. A breakfast corner or dining wall may be more suitable than the space directly above a hob or sink. Posters are paper products; their finish does not make them waterproof.

Check nearby cupboard doors and appliances before choosing a hanging position. Open everything as you normally would and make sure the print and frame will not be knocked.

Choose a size that fits

Small wall spaces can suit one compact print; a dining wall may give you room for a larger statement or a pair. Mark the proposed size with paper before ordering, then look from the doorway and from the table.

The size guide lists A4 to A0 in inches and cm. Available sizes vary by product and format, so check the actual selector. If you choose a frame, allow for its outside measurement as well as the artwork.

Coordinate without matching everything

Pick up one colour from a cupboard, tile or nearby object if you want the print to feel connected to the room. On a busy patterned wall, check that the lettering remains clear. A repeated frame finish can help two different designs work together.

You do not need to fill every gap. Leave space around a typography print so its message is easy to read. Our typography wall art guide has more advice on grouping and readability.

Buying for someone who loves food

A food-inspired card or notebook can suit someone whose kitchen you have never seen. A print is a better choice when you know their taste and available space. Browse the department with all formats selected to see which versions of each design are available.

For a housewarming gift, choose a joke that fits the household rather than making assumptions about the new decor. A personal note can explain the connection. Approval of the recipient's cupboard colour is outside the Ministry's remit.