Winter Wall Art: Cozy Prints That Last Past Christmas
Winter wall art for every room: snowy villages, Nordic towns, Canadian winters and ski scenes that stay up after Christmas. Made in Canada, free shipping.
Winter wall art is the easiest way to make a home feel warm when the days get short. The first real snowfall arrives, it is dark by five, and suddenly the living room that felt breezy in August feels a little bare. You do not need a full redecorate to fix that. One good winter piece, a snowy village glowing at dusk, a quiet forest, a mountain hamlet under fresh powder, changes the whole mood of a room. The best part? Winter art is not Christmas art. It goes up in November and keeps earning its spot on the wall through January, February and even March. This guide covers the winter styles worth hanging, how to keep your walls cozy after the holidays, where each piece works best, and how to pick the right size and format. Just finished packing away the fall wall art? Good timing.
Winter wall art is artwork that captures the season rather than the holiday: snowy villages, frozen lakes, mountain hamlets, quiet forests and winter sports. Because it avoids Christmas symbols like Santa, trees and ornaments, it can go up in November and stay on the wall through February or March, making it one of the easiest ways to keep a home feeling cozy all winter long.
To decorate for winter but not Christmas, keep the cozy elements and remove the festive ones. Take down ornaments, red-and-green accents and Santa decor, then keep warm lighting, wool throws, greenery and candles. The quickest way to stop a room feeling bare after the holidays is to swap a Christmas print for a winter scene in the same spot, such as a snowy village or a frosted landscape.
Choose canvas for soft, painterly winter scenes, framed canvas for a finished look, and metal for crisp black-and-white or sports pieces. At Itz Art, canvas and framed canvas go up to 32 by 48 inches portrait, 48 by 32 landscape and 46 by 46 square, while metal goes up to 24 by 36 portrait and 30 by 30 square. A 24 by 36 piece suits most living room walls. Every print is made in Canada and ships free across Canada and the US.
What makes winter wall art different from Christmas art
Christmas art has a short shelf life. A Santa print or a sparkly tree looks perfect on December 20 and oddly out of place by January 3. Winter wall art is about the season itself, so it never feels dated. Think snow settling on rooftops, frost on a lake, pine forests in soft grey light, a single lit window at the end of a lane. None of it says "holiday," which is exactly why it works for months instead of weeks.
The palette helps too. Most winter pieces lean on whites, greys, soft blues and ink blacks, which sit comfortably next to neutral sofas, wood floors and linen. Many of our favourites add a touch of warm ochre or gold in the windows and street lamps, and that little glow is what makes a winter scene feel cozy instead of cold. It is the art equivalent of a wool blanket and a mug of something hot.
If you do want the full festive look for December, our Christmas wall art collection has you covered. This guide is about the pieces that stay up long after the tree comes down.
Winter wall art ideas for every style
Not every winter looks the same, and neither should your walls. Some people picture a storybook village, others a ski hill, others the flat white silence of the prairies. Use these winter decor ideas to find the version that feels like home, then pick a piece that matches. Each style below includes one of our best-selling winter scene wall art prints, and you can see everything side by side in our winter wall art collection.
Snowy villages and glowing windows
This is the look our customers come back to every year, and it is easy to see why. Watercolour villages tucked into snowy hillsides, warm light spilling from every window, smoke curling from chimneys: it is the closest thing to a winter wonderland you can hang on a wall without it tipping into Christmas. Snowy Hillside Village is the second best-selling winter piece on the site this season, with soft beige and grey tones that blend into almost any room. It looks especially good in a portrait frame above a console table or a bench in the entryway. If you love this storybook feel, explore our snowy village wall art and winter village prints for more cozy rooftops and glowing lanes.
Nordic and European winter towns
Our newest winter collection travels a little further. Think Scandinavian harbours with red boathouses, Paris rooftops dusted with snow, Hallstatt clock towers and Norwegian fishing villages under a pale winter sky. These pieces have a quiet, hygge feel: muted colours, soft brushwork and a lot of calm. The Lane Home in Winter is the standout so far, a simple snowy path between trees and houses that somehow feels like coming home after a long day. Its square shape suits a bedroom wall, a reading nook or a spot above a narrow dresser. For more pieces with that warm, settle-in mood, browse our cozy wall art collection, which pairs these winter towns with other soft, comforting scenes.
Alpine peaks and mountain hamlets
If your idea of winter involves chalets, church spires and serious mountains, Alpine art is your lane. These scenes pair big, snowy ridgelines with tiny villages tucked into the valleys, so you get drama and coziness in the same frame. Swiss Alps Hamlet Church is done in black-and-white watercolour, which keeps it calm and grown-up, and its wide landscape shape makes it a natural fit above a sofa, a bed or a fireplace mantel. Black-and-white winter art is also one of the easiest ways to bring the season into a modern or minimalist room without adding colour. Our mountain wall art collection has plenty more peaks, and our mountain wall art guide goes deeper on styling them.
Canadian winter scenes
Here is the winter most of us actually live with. Prairie farmhouses under heavy snow, frozen ponds, fence lines disappearing into white fields and a big, pale sky. Canadian Prairie Farmhouses Winter captures that wide-open stillness with warm ochre and yellow houses set against the snow, so it feels bright and hopeful rather than bleak. It is a lovely pick for a dining room, kitchen nook or entryway, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who grew up out west or just loves a proper Canadian winter. Like everything we sell, it is printed and made here in Canada. You will find more homegrown scenes in our Canada wall art collection, from city skylines to lakes and lighthouses.
Snowy forests and quiet winter landscapes
Minimalists, this one is for you. Snowy forests and open winter landscapes are all about negative space: tall pines, bare birches, mist and a lot of soft white. They bring the season in without adding visual noise, which makes them ideal for bedrooms, home offices and any room where you want to slow down. Snowy Forest is painted in a gentle impressionist style, so the trees almost dissolve into the falling snow. It is the kind of winter painting that looks just as good in March as it did in December. Pair it with natural wood and linen for a calm, Scandinavian feel. Browse our forest wall art for more winter landscape wall art, or read our minimalist wall art guide for styling tips.
Ski, snowboard and winter sports art
Not everyone wants calm. If your winter is all about first chair, fresh powder and après, go for energy instead. Ski lifts, airborne skiers and snowboarders mid-trick bring movement and personality to a room, and they are perfect for a cottage, a chalet-style basement, a games room or a man cave. Alpine Ski Lift keeps things clean and minimal: a single chairlift crossing a snowy slope, mostly white space with a few bold lines. It reads as modern art first and ski art second, so it works in a living room too. For a bolder look, our black-and-white Skiing Airborne print is a crowd favourite. Find more action shots, snowboard art and snowy mountain scenes in our snow wall art collection.
Want to see every option in one place? Browse our full Winter Wall Art collection and pick the winter that feels like yours.
Winter decor after Christmas: keep the walls cozy
Taking down the Christmas decor is oddly deflating. The tree goes back in the box, the lights come down, and the house suddenly feels empty right when January is at its coldest and darkest. The trick to good winter decor after Christmas is simple: remove the festive, keep the cozy. Pack away the ornaments, the red-and-green accents and anything with Santa on it. Keep the warm lamps, the candles, the wool throws, the sheepskin, and any greenery that is not obviously a Christmas tree.
Then look at the walls. If a Christmas print has been hanging over the mantel or the sofa, swapping it for a winter scene in the same spot is the fastest way to stop the room from feeling bare. It is the one change that makes everything else feel intentional. That is why so many people hunting for winter decor that is not Christmas end up choosing art: it does more work than a dozen small accessories.
When should you switch? Most people take Christmas decor down in the first week of January, often around January 5 or 6, or on the first weekend of the new year. Winter art can stay up until the end of February or into March. Our favourite shortcut for January decor is to hang the winter piece in November, let it sit alongside the holiday decorations, then simply leave it there when the festive stuff comes down. Warm Lights Winter Village is a great example: lit windows and soft snow, with no holiday symbols at all. For more pieces in this spirit, browse our cozy winter prints.
Where to hang winter wall art
Winter art earns its keep in the rooms where you spend those long, dark evenings. A few spots make the biggest difference, and each one suits a slightly different style of piece.
Living room and above the fireplace
The fireplace is the heart of a winter living room, so the wall above it is prime real estate. A wide landscape, like an Alpine hamlet or a snowy village, makes the mantel feel finished, and it is the simplest winter mantel decor idea there is: one strong piece, a few candles, maybe some greenery. Above a sofa, aim for art that is about two-thirds the width of the furniture below it, and hang the centre of the piece roughly at eye level. Soft greys and whites will tie in with most neutral living rooms. Browse our living room wall art or read our guide to the best wall art for your living room for more layout tips.
Bedroom and guest room
Bedrooms call for the quietest winter art you own. Snowy forests, misty landscapes and calm Nordic towns help a room feel restful, which is exactly what you want when it is minus twenty outside. Hang one larger piece above the bed rather than several small ones, and keep the colours soft. A natural wood frame adds warmth without competing with your bedding. A guest room is also a great place for a little winter charm, especially if family is visiting over the holidays and staying into the new year. See our bedroom wall art collection and our bedroom wall art ideas for more calming picks.
Entryway, hallway and the cottage
The entryway is the first thing holiday guests see, so a snowy village or a glowing winter lane sets the tone the moment they stamp the snow off their boots. Portrait pieces suit narrow hallway walls nicely. If you have a cottage or chalet you visit in winter, this is where winter sports art and rustic scenes really shine. Want more than one piece? Group a few separate winter prints into a small gallery wall with matching frames; our gallery wall ideas make it easy. For more cabin-friendly options, browse our cottage wall art or read our rustic wall art guide.
Choosing the right size and format for winter wall art
Start with what is actually available. At Itz Art, canvas and framed canvas go up to 32x48 inches portrait, 48x32 landscape and 46x46 square. Metal prints go up to 24x36 portrait, 36x24 landscape and 30x30 square. Framed canvas comes in a black, white or natural frame on every piece in this guide, and the natural wood frame is a particularly warm match for winter scenes. Square framed pieces start at 12x12.
Format comes down to the look you want. Winter canvas wall art is the best fit for soft, painterly scenes like watercolour villages and impressionist forests, because the texture suits the brushwork. Framed winter wall art feels finished and cozy, and it is a great choice for gifting. Metal is crisp and glossy, so it is ideal for black-and-white pieces and winter sports art in a modern room or a basement.
Not sure how big to go? For large winter wall art above a sofa or bed, 24x36 portrait or 36x24 landscape suits most walls, and the square village pieces look great at 36x36. Canvas starts from $91 for an 11x14, and a 24x36 canvas is $199 at the time of writing. Our wall art size guide walks you through measuring in two minutes, and our canvas vs metal comparison explains the formats in more detail.
Winter is long, and your walls should feel good for all of it. Pick the winter that feels like home, whether that is a glowing village, a quiet forest, a prairie farmhouse or a ski hill, hang it in November, and leave it up when the tree comes down. Every print is made in Canada and ships free across Canada and the US. Shopping for someone who loves a snow day? An Itz Art digital gift card lets them choose their own winter, and it arrives by email.
Frequently asked questions
What is winter wall art?
Winter wall art is artwork that celebrates the season rather than the holiday, such as snowy villages, frozen lakes, mountain hamlets, snowy forests and winter sports. Because it skips Christmas symbols, it can hang from November through March and keeps a home feeling cozy for the whole season.
How do you decorate for winter but not Christmas?
Keep the cozy and remove the festive. Put away ornaments, red-and-green accents and Santa decor, and keep warm lighting, candles, wool throws and greenery. Then swap any Christmas print for a winter scene in the same spot, such as a snowy village or a frosted landscape, so the room does not feel bare.
When should you switch from Christmas decor to winter decor?
Most people take Christmas decor down in the first week of January, often around January 5 or 6 or on the first weekend of the new year. Winter decor can stay up until late February or March. Hanging winter art in November means it simply stays when the festive pieces come down.
What size winter wall art should I buy?
At Itz Art, canvas and framed canvas go up to 32x48 inches portrait, 48x32 landscape and 46x46 square, and metal goes up to 24x36 portrait and 30x30 square. For most living room walls, 24x36 is a safe choice. Above furniture, aim for art about two-thirds the width of the piece below.
Does Itz Art ship winter wall art to the US?
Yes. Every Itz Art print is made in Canada and ships free across Canada and the US. Each piece arrives ready to hang on canvas, framed canvas or metal. If you are shopping for someone else, the Itz Art digital gift card is delivered by email and lets them pick their own winter piece.
