About This Collection
Minimalism here means restraint in the drawing rather than a lack of personality. The collection splits into a few clear strands.
Japanese minimalist wall art is the largest group. The Japanese Bedroom Print and the Japanese Record Player Print are quiet interior scenes, while the Ink Wash Frog Print and the Zen Frog Print show how much character a few brushstrokes can hold. Herons, swans, flying geese, koi, a desert cactus and a cat asleep in a bowl complete the set, alongside two takes on Mount Fuji. They suit Japandi wall art schemes particularly well, and the wider Japanese prints collection has more in the same style.
Minimalist mountain prints reduce a landscape to layered bands of colour. The Layered Mountains Print is the most popular of the group, and the Mountain Sun & Birds Print and the Minimalist Mountain Print with Birds come in blue, red, yellow and black and white versions, so it's easy to match one to a room.
Words, definitions and poems. The Dachshund Definition Print is the best seller in the whole collection, defining the sausage dog with a completely straight face. The Petrichor Definition Print, the LOVE Typography Print and the coffee quote prints, where a chihuahua and a greyhound both admit that everything's fine, they think, keep the text short and let the layout do the rest. That's minimalist typography wall art at its simplest. Poems by Robert Frost, W.B. Yeats, John Donne and William Ernest Henley suit the same walls, and the Robert Frost Fire and Ice Poem Print is a good place to start. The typography prints collection has more.
Simple animals and everyday objects. The Greyhound Art Print, the Whippet Print, the French bulldog and the cat mid-stretch are drawn with as few lines as they can get away with, and the kitchen prints give ramen, noodles, pizza and an affogato the same treatment.
For a softer palette, the beige prints collection continues the theme, and abstract art prints take the shapes a step further.
What rooms suit minimalist wall art?
Bedrooms are a natural home for minimalist prints. The Japanese interior scenes and the paler mountain prints are calm enough to wake up to, and a matching pair either side of a bed looks deliberate without looking staged.
Living rooms suit larger minimalist pieces. A single mountain print at A1, or the Red Mountain Birds Print for more warmth, gives a big wall a focal point without filling it.
Home offices and hallways suit the definition, quote and poem prints, which reward a second look without demanding one. Kitchens suit the Japanese Ramen Print and the other food prints, which add character to a small wall without cluttering it.
For gallery walls, minimalist prints work best in groups that share a palette. Mix them with white prints or poem prints, and leave generous space between the frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is minimalist wall art?
Minimalist wall art uses a limited palette, simple forms and plenty of empty space, so the subject has room to breathe. In this collection that ranges from Japanese ink wash animals and pared-back mountain landscapes to typography with just a word or two. The aim is art that sits calmly in a room while still having something to say.
What styles of minimalist prints are in this collection?
The collection includes Japanese-inspired minimalist prints of frogs, herons, koi and Mount Fuji; layered mountain and bird landscapes in several colourways; definition and typography prints; classic poem prints; pared-back Matisse-inspired botanicals; simple dog and cat prints; minimalist kitchen prints; and sport prints for cycling and running.
Do minimalist prints work as a set?
Yes, better than most. Because the palettes are restrained, prints from different strands sit together easily: a mountain print, a Japanese bird print and a short poem will usually look like they belong on the same wall. The mountain prints come in several colourways, so a pair or trio is simple to build, and buy 2, save 10%; buy 3, save 15% is applied automatically at checkout.
What sizes are available?
Most prints are available in sizes from 5x7 up to A1, with both metric and US paper sizes. Full size options are shown on each individual product page. Because empty space is part of the design, these prints often look best a size larger than you'd expect: A2 or A1 for living rooms, A3 for bedrooms and hallways.
Can all prints be ordered framed?
Yes. All prints can be ordered framed. We're rolling framed options out across the site, so individual listings will show whether a framed version is currently available. If you'd like a framed version of a print that doesn't yet have that option listed, get in touch and we'll sort it for you.
What is the print quality like?
Prints are produced on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper using a 12-colour press with a matte, glare-free finish. Soft neutrals and pale backgrounds stay clean and even on the matte paper, which matters in designs where the empty space is doing half the work.
Where do you ship and how long does delivery take?
We ship worldwide via Gelato's global print network, meaning your order is fulfilled close to where you live. Every print is made to order and dispatched promptly, then arrives within 2 to 5 business days of dispatch. Free shipping applies to US and UK orders.
