Collection: Christmas Wall Art

Christmas Prints and Styles Worth Hanging

Christmas wall art falls into a few clear camps: vintage holiday portraits and scenes in warm reds and golds, winter landscapes with snowy pines, lettered signs with carol lyrics, and religious art such as nativity scenes (more of that in our Christian wall art). What ties them together is the feeling. Vintage Christmas decorations have a look: deep olive and umber grounds, cream fur trim, brass, lamplight. A portrait with that look above the fireplace says something different than a quiet pine print in the hallway, and both belong.

Color matters more at Christmas than at any other time of year. Traditional red and green pairs with farmhouse and rustic rooms. Gold and ivory suits a more modern space. Neutral winter tones (grey skies, white birch, soft blue) carry from December into January without looking dated the day the wreath comes down.

Think in sets, too. Three coordinated Christmas prints above a sofa or up a staircase wall make more impact than a single piece. Where a design comes in more than one size, mix two larger pieces with a smaller accent for a gallery wall that looks collected, not bought in one trip.

Framed Print or Canvas for Christmas Art?

Most Christmas wall art online is thin paper in a plastic sleeve, made to last one season. Two builds hold up better. A framed print sits behind a clear front in a wood frame, which gives a formal, gallery look that suits portraits and religious art above a mantel. A gallery-wrapped canvas is stretched over a wooden frame with no glass, so it has no glare under tree lights and nothing to crack when it goes into storage. Both go back on the wall next December with nothing to assemble.

Christmas Art for the Kitchen

The kitchen is where most of Christmas happens, and it is often the one room left bare. A framed still life over the coffee station or the breakfast nook sets the tone without taking an inch of counter space. Our gingerbread and hot cocoa print, a painted mug of cocoa beside iced gingerbread cookies, was made for that wall. Keep framed pieces off the wall right behind the stove. For more ways to dress the room, read our Christmas kitchen decor ideas, and for year-round pieces see kitchen wall art.

What Size Christmas Art Works Where?

Above the fireplace mantel: This is the number one spot for holiday art. A wide piece, for example 36x24 inches, or a tall portrait around 20x28 inches, centered above the mantel makes a focal point that anchors garlands, stockings and candles on either side. Leave 4 to 8 inches between the top of the mantel and the bottom of the art.

Living room accent wall: A mid-size piece, for example 24x16 inches, works as a standalone seasonal swap, or group 3 smaller pieces for a mini gallery wall. Center it about 57 inches from the floor, the usual eye level. This is where living room wall art meets holiday spirit.

Entryway or hallway: Smaller pieces, for example 18x12 inches, and long narrow signs fit tight walls and set a welcoming tone before guests reach the main rooms. A lettered holiday sign works well here.

Bedroom: A wide piece above the headboard adds a quiet holiday touch. Stick to softer palettes: winter scenes, snow-dusted landscapes or muted gold lettering. For more bedroom wall art ideas beyond the holidays, we have a dedicated collection. Sizes vary by design, and each product page lists its sizes.

Christmas Art as a Gift

Christmas wall art is a gift that gets used. A framed piece goes on the wall the day it is opened and comes back out every December, which a candle cannot do. It works for hostess gifts, Secret Santa, and the person who just moved into a first home. Pair it with something from our holiday and seasonal art for another time of year and the gift becomes a rotation.

Common Questions About Christmas Wall Art

What makes good Christmas wall art?

Good Christmas wall art matches your decor and adds seasonal warmth. Vintage portraits and lettered signs suit farmhouse and rustic rooms, neutral winter landscapes suit modern ones, and nativity scenes suit faith-centered homes. Check the build too: a framed print or gallery-wrapped canvas holds its shape in storage and returns to the wall every year.

When should I hang Christmas wall art?

Hang it when the tree goes up, which in many homes is the weekend after Thanksgiving, and keep it up through New Year's Day. Winter scenes can stay until the end of January. If you are ordering, allow for production and shipping; the delivery estimate on the product page is the best guide for your address.

Should I choose a framed print or canvas for Christmas art?

Choose a framed print for a formal, traditional look above a mantel or console, especially for portraits and religious art. Choose gallery-wrapped canvas for a softer, casual look with no glare under tree lights. On this page, our own designs are framed prints in solid pine with a shatterproof plexiglass front, and the partner pieces are canvas.

What size Christmas wall art should I hang above a fireplace?

For standard mantels 48 to 60 inches wide, a piece around 36 inches wide works best, roughly two-thirds the width of the mantel. Hang it 4 to 8 inches above the mantel surface. On a wider mantel, use a long panoramic piece or a set of 2 coordinated pieces. Each product page lists its sizes.

Is Christmas wall art easy to swap in and out each season?

Yes. Keep one nail or hook in your display spot all year and the swap takes seconds. A framed print or a stretched canvas stores upright in a dry spot between seasons, ready to go back up next December.

Will the colors look the same in person as they do online?

Slight variation between screens and physical pieces is normal, because monitors emit light while prints and canvas reflect it. Use the room photos on each product page to see the piece in a setting, and check the return window shown there before you order.

Is Christmas wall art a good gift idea?

Yes, it is one of the most-used gifts you can give. A smaller piece makes an easy hostess gift, and a larger one makes a real present for someone in a new home. A framed piece can go on the wall the day it is opened, which a candle cannot match.

Keep Exploring

Dressing the tree as well as the walls? See our personalized Christmas ornaments. Looking for religious Christmas art? Browse Christian wall art. Want pieces that work beyond December? The full holiday and seasonal art collection covers every occasion through the year. Your walls never have to go blank.