Whimsical & Playful Art Prints

4.8

Art that doesn't take itself too seriously: odd little characters, dreamy scenes, colour used with a sense of humour. It's the easiest way to stop a room feeling stiff. Start with whimsical animal art prints if you want personality on a blank wall, browse whimsical nursery art prints for a child's room, or go straight to colourful whimsical art prints when the space needs waking up.

Rated 4.8 by 1,000s of customers
Whimsical Animal Art Prints
Whimsical Animal Art Prints
Whimsical Cat Art Prints
Whimsical Cat Art Prints
Whimsical Nursery Art Prints
Whimsical Nursery Art Prints
Whimsical Flower Art Prints
Whimsical Flower Art Prints
Colourful Whimsical Art Prints
Colourful Whimsical Art Prints
Whimsical Bathroom Art Prints
Whimsical Bathroom Art Prints
Whimsical Art Prints
Whimsical Art Prints
Kawaii & Cute-core Art Prints
Kawaii & Cute-core Art Prints
Cartoon Art Prints
Cartoon Art Prints
Humor Art Prints
Humor Art Prints
Doodle Art Art Prints
Doodle Art Art Prints
Whimsical & Playful Canvas Prints
Whimsical & Playful Canvas Prints
Digital Ascent Art Print Black

Digital Ascent Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Bear Buddies Illustration Art Print Brown

Bear Buddies Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Whimsical Companions Art Print Black

Cat and Reindeer Folk Print Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Tooting Elephant Delight Art Print Oak

Toot! Party Elephant Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Playful Fish Jugs Art Print White

Pink and Blue Fish Jugs Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Surfer, Spotted Horse and Red Stripes Art Print Black

Surfer, Spotted Horse and Red Stripes Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
Dancing in Pyjamas I Art Print White

Dancing in Pyjamas I Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Vibrant Village Vibes Art Print - White

Sailboat Serenity Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Sophisticated Whimsy Art Print Gold

White Cat with a Green Cocktail Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Dapper Sheep Delight Art Print Oak

Dapper Sheep with a Cola Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Canine Feast Delight Art Print - White

Canine Feast Delight Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Six Coffee Cups Art Print Black

Six Coffee Cups Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
Flare Phoenix Art Print - Oak

Flare the Phoenix Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
San Francisco Painted Ladies Poster Art Print

San Francisco Painted Ladies Poster Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Hot Slice Delight Art Print - Brown

Window Blooms Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Retro Typewriter Charm Art Print Black

Retro Typewriter on a Yellow Desk Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Cheese Lineup Art Print - Black

Cheese Lineup Line Art Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Two Dotted Giraffes Art Print Black

Two Dotted Giraffes Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
Bold Boots by the Door Art Print - White

Boots by the Door Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Watermelon Delight Art Print - White

Watermelon Slice Summer Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Magical Unicorn Delight Art Print - Brown

Magic Unicorn Nursery Print Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Japanese Feast Cheers Art Print - Oak

Japanese Feast Cheers Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Cheerful Duck Delight Art Print - White

Quack! Retro Duck Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
The Surfer and Her Spotted Horse Art Print Black

The Surfer and Her Spotted Horse Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
The Presidio Travel Poster Art Print

The Presidio Travel Poster Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Stylish Sheep Sip Art Print - Unframed

Stylish Sheep Sips Bubble Tea Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Splashy Mermaid Delight Art Print Oak

Splash! Mermaid Nursery Print Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Delicious Ramen Delight Art Print - Oak

Ramen So Good 500g Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Pink Onion, Whole and Halved Art Print Oak

Pink Onion, Whole and Halved Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
One Blue Cow in the Herd Art Print Black

One Blue Cow in the Herd Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
Dapper Sheep Delight Art Print - Oak

A Sheep with Daffodils Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Retro Vibe Telephone Art Print - Black

Retro Rotary Phone in Red Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Vibrant Matisse Shapes Art Print White

Vibrant Matisse Shapes Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Rainbow Joy Art Print Oak

Wow! Rainbow Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Charming Bear Growl Art Print - Brown

GRR! Bear Nursery Illustration Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Love Bite Pink Shark Art Print White

Love Bite Pink Shark Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
Pasta Delight Art Print - Black

Lobster and Wine Still Life Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Romantic Cocktail Moment Art Print Gold

Date Night on a Sugar Cube Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Espresso Vibes Art Print - White

Espresso Martini Monday Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Spicy Sauce Collection Art Print - Unframed

Spicy Sauce Collection Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Quirky Cat Lover Art Print Black

Crazy Cat Person Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Two Horses in Red and Blue Art Print Black

Two Horses in Red and Blue Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99
Saturday Grocery Haul Art Print Oak

Saturday Grocery Haul Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Sunlit Desert Cactus Art Print - Oak

Sunlit Desert Cactus Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Wide Eyed Cat on Blue Bauhaus Pattern Art Print Black

Wide-Eyed Cat on Blue Bauhaus Pattern Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Cool Canine Vibes Art Print Black

Cool Dog Poolside Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Espresso Elegance Art Print - Unframed

Espresso Martini Contemplation Art Print

From £11.95 £19.95
Dachshund on a Red Check Sofa Art Print Black

Dachshund on a Red Check Sofa Art Print

From £13.99 £19.99

More Fab art curations

Whimsical Canvas Prints
Whimsical Canvas Prints
Whimsical Animal Canvas Prints
Whimsical Animal Canvas Prints
Whimsical Nursery Canvas Prints
Whimsical Nursery Canvas Prints
Whimsical Dog Canvas Prints
Whimsical Dog Canvas Prints
Whimsical Cat Canvas Prints
Whimsical Cat Canvas Prints
Funny Cat Art Prints
Funny Cat Art Prints
Funny Dog Art Prints
Funny Dog Art Prints
Cute Cat Art Prints
Cute Cat Art Prints
For The Little Ones
For The Little Ones
Kids' Room Art Prints
Kids' Room Art Prints
Nursery Art Prints
Nursery Art Prints
Illustration Art Prints
Illustration Art Prints

Hanging in 100k+ homes

4.8 out of 5

What people say about Whimsical & Playful Art Prints

Auto-generated

Playful designs suit bathrooms, desks and rentals, with vibrant colours and good quality once framed.

I had no idea that Gustav Klimt painted cats before I visited your site

I had no idea that Gustav Klimt painted cats before I visited your site. The picture is lovely and colourful and the frame goes perfectly with it. It’s very quirky and it’s perfect in the room I put it in. Very satisfied, thank you..

Jo L. · Verified shopper
Klimts Whimsical Cats Art Print Gold Reviewed Klimt's Whimsical Cats in the Meadow Art Print →

It’s really cute and is perfect!

It’s really cute and is perfect for my “Corgi theme” bathroom.

JENNIFER B. · Verified shopper
Folk Corgi in Bloom Art Print Black Reviewed Folk Corgi in Bloom Art Print →

Fantastic

Fantastic print. Excellent quality. Looks superb in a frame. A worthwhile purchase.

Julie G. · Verified shopper
Bookish Greyhound in Glasses Art Print Black Reviewed Bookish Greyhound in Glasses Art Print →
See all reviews

Ideas With Character, From The Frame

How to mix playful pieces with the rest of your walls without clashing from The Frame, Fab's blog.

Whimsical Art Isn't Just for Kids: How to Use Playful Prints in Every Room

Whimsical Art Isn't Just for Kids: How to Use P...

Jasmine Okoro

Somewhere along the way, "playful" became code for "juvenile," and a generation of adults convinced themselves their walls had to be serious to be sophisticated. We disagree. A well-chosen whimsical...

Playful Art Gallery Wall or Single Statement Piece: Which Works Best?

Playful Art Gallery Wall or Single Statement Pi...

Miles Tanaka

Most people who buy playful art end up leaving it in the wrapping. Not because they regret the purchase, but because they're worried it'll clash with the sofa, the curtains,...

Starter Art Prints for First-Time Buyers

Starter Art Prints for First-Time Buyers

Jasmine Okoro

A blank wall can be intimidating. You know you want art, but where do you even start? You scroll through endless options online, walk through galleries feeling lost, or stare...

Buying whimsical art: your questions

Quick answers on framing choices, picking a size, delivery and what happens if you change your mind

Need more help? Contact our team here

Are whimsical art prints only for nurseries and kids' rooms?

Absolutely not, and we'd argue that's the biggest misconception in the playful wall art world. A whimsical illustration print in a living room or bedroom adds personality that "serious" art just can't match. Try a large 50x70cm or 70x100cm framed print above a sofa or bed to anchor the room with character. Whimsical prints work especially well in spaces that feel a bit too polished or safe, because they break the tension and make a room feel genuinely lived-in.

What size whimsical print should I choose for a nursery or kids' room?

For a nursery, we recommend a 30x40cm or 40x50cm framed print hung at adult eye level above a changing table or crib. You're the one staring at it during 3am feeds, so pick something that makes you smile. For an older child's room, go bigger with a 50x70cm print at a slightly lower hanging height so they can actually enjoy it. Our whimsical nursery wall art arrives ready to hang with fixtures already attached, so you can get it on the wall during nap time without a DIY crisis.

How do I mix playful prints with the rest of my decor without it looking chaotic?

The trick is to match your frame finish across the grouping, not the art style. Pick all black frames or all natural oak, then let the artwork itself be as quirky and varied as you like. A gallery wall of three to five fun quirky art prints in matching frames reads as intentional rather than random. Our solid wood frames come in consistent finishes, so ordering multiple prints gives you that cohesion automatically. Stick to one wall rather than scattering playful prints around the room, and the space will feel curated rather than cluttered.

Will the colours in these prints look as vibrant in person as they do on screen?

They'll actually look better. Our customers tell us this constantly, and it's because we use museum-grade giclée printing on thick matte paper that gives colour real depth without any screen glare. The matte finish means colours feel rich and saturated rather than shiny and washed out, which is especially important for whimsical art prints where bold colour is half the charm. Our inks are rated to last hundreds of years without fading, even in direct sunlight, so what you hang today will still look vivid decades from now.

What makes whimsical art different from other playful art styles like pop art or cartoon prints?

Whimsical art has a dreamlike, slightly surreal quality that sets it apart from the graphic punch of pop art or the flatness of cartoon illustration. Think unexpected colour combinations, imaginative subjects, and a sense of gentle humour rather than bold irony. It's the style that works in the most rooms precisely because it's warm rather than edgy. If you're after playful wall art that adds softness and imagination to a space rather than making a loud statement, whimsical prints are the way to go.