How to Style Pet Art Prints in Your Home
Pet artwork has a habit of becoming part of people’s homes very quickly.
One minute it’s a print you picked because it made you laugh, and the next it’s somehow become the thing guests comment on first when they walk into the room.
Honestly, I think that’s because good pet artwork brings personality into a space in a way that feels warm rather than overly styled.
Sometimes that’s something soft and calming like Nose in the Daisies, with muted greens, soft pastel tones, and a slightly goofy greyhound expression. Other times it’s a Jack Russell with a pint of Tennents looking like they own the pub, as in Pint-Sized Prints.
And pet art prints are such an easy way to bring that kind of personality into a home.
Whether you prefer softer, minimal interiors or rooms that are a bit more colourful and eclectic, pet prints can work surprisingly naturally within a space when they’re chosen thoughtfully.
Pet art prints don’t need to feel overly “pet themed”
I think people sometimes worry that animal artwork might feel a bit novelty or overly themed in their home.
But honestly, the right print usually just feels like part of the room.
It’s less about matching perfectly and more about choosing artwork that feels like it belongs there naturally.
Prints like Rosie & The Flowerpot work beautifully in lighter spaces because the soft blue background and warm orange-red flowers add colour without feeling too loud. It’s playful, but still soft enough to sit naturally amongst calmer interiors.
You can browse some of my pet art prints here if you’d like to see a few different styles.
Gallery walls work brilliantly for pet artwork
Pet prints work especially well as part of gallery walls because they add warmth and personality amongst other artwork, photographs, and collected objects.
I love seeing people mix:
- pet artwork
- travel prints
- family photos
- vintage frames
- typography prints
- little collected pieces
It stops everything feeling too “done” and makes the space feel much more personal.
Smaller playful pieces like my Pint-Sized Prints series work especially nicely mixed into gallery walls because they add humour and character without dominating the entire space.
They also make really lovely little gifts for pet lovers who maybe aren’t ready to commit to a larger piece of artwork just yet.
Think about the mood of the room
Different styles of pet artwork suit different spaces.
For calmer interiors, softer portraits and neutral tones tend to work beautifully in:
- bedrooms
- hallways
- reading corners
- home offices
Pieces like A Quiet Night in Glasgow suit homes with a bit more personality already in them. The warm ginger tones, bold tenement backdrop, and tiny bottle of Buckfast somehow manage to feel both playful and oddly cosy at the same time.
Whereas more colourful or characterful prints often suit:
- kitchens
- gallery walls
- creative spaces
- living rooms
Sometimes the artwork itself helps shape the atmosphere of the room.
A slightly grumpy cat portrait hanging beside a bookshelf somehow changes the entire mood in the best possible way.
For colourful or personality-filled homes
Some artwork absolutely wants a bit more drama.
And honestly, those pieces are very fun to create.
If your home already leans colourful, eclectic, cosy, or full of collected objects, more playful pet artwork can work really naturally within the space.
Likewise, A Taste of Amalfi brings in warmer orange tones and a relaxed Mediterranean feel with the Aperol Spritz details and soft pastel palette. It works especially nicely in kitchens, dining areas, or brighter spaces that already have a bit of colour and warmth.
These kinds of prints tend to become conversation starters without feeling too loud or novelty.
Framing makes a huge difference
Honestly, framing changes everything.
The exact same print can feel completely different depending on whether it’s framed in soft oak, black wood, or something more ornate.
I always recommend thinking about:
- existing tones in your home
- wall colours
- surrounding artwork
- whether you want the print to blend in or stand out
When clients commission artwork or choose prints, we usually chat through these details together so the final piece feels right for the space it’s going into.
You can learn more about the commission process here.
Natural wood, soft black frames, and off-white mounts usually work beautifully for a more contemporary feel.
Cosier spaces suit softer artwork beautifully
Some prints naturally feel quieter and cosier.
Fireplace Companion, for example, tends to work beautifully in reading corners, darker interiors, or spaces with softer lighting. The deep red wine tones and curled-up cat give it a very calm, lived-in sort of feeling.
I always think artwork works best when it reflects the atmosphere people actually want to create in a room rather than just following whatever interiors trend happens to be popular online that month.
Because honestly, trends change constantly.
Pets being slightly chaotic does not.
Pet artwork makes lovely gifts too
Art prints are also such a lovely option if you’re looking for something thoughtful but slightly more affordable than a full bespoke commission.
They work really nicely for:
- birthdays
- housewarming gifts
- anniversaries
- Father’s Day
- Christmas gifts for pet lovers
Highland cow prints like Anne & Doris are especially popular as gifts, particularly for people who love Scottish interiors, countryside artwork, or softer neutral tones.
And honestly, if someone already owns seventeen candles and insists they “don’t need anything”, a beautifully framed pet print usually goes down quite well.
If you’re looking for something more personal, you can also learn more about commissioning a bespoke pet portrait here.
Mixing pet artwork with your existing décor
One of the nicest things about pet art prints is that they don’t have to dominate a room to make an impact.
Sometimes a smaller print tucked onto a shelf or layered beside books and candles feels far more natural than a huge statement piece.
I also think homes feel more interesting when artwork reflects the people living there rather than following trends too closely.
A home with pets usually already has personality built into it anyway.
The artwork just becomes part of that story.
You might also enjoy reading how to choose a pet portrait style that fits your home aesthetic if you’re thinking about larger artwork for your space too.
A final thought
At the end of the day, styling pet artwork is less about strict interior design rules and more about choosing pieces that make you feel something when you walk past them.
Sometimes that feeling is calm.
Sometimes it’s sentimental.
Sometimes it’s simply laughing because the cat in the print looks mildly furious about existing.
Honestly, all of those are equally valid reasons to hang artwork on your walls.
You can browse my latest pet art prints here or view my portfolio here if you’d like to see more of my work.