A nursery this pared back can take one serious soft pink. The cat sits, the vase shows off, and the wall finally has something to say.

It pulls colour into a quiet corner without shouting. The black cat anchors the composition, the patterned vase brings warmth, and the soft pink background keeps the whole thing friendly rather than busy.

Hang it above a changing table, a child’s bookshelf, or a small reading chair. It also earns its keep in a kitchen with painted timber, or a hallway with pale walls.

Pair it with rattan, pale oak, linen, and woven baskets. A stoneware lamp in cream or blush will tie the palette together neatly.

Don’t smother it with other strong patterns on the same wall. Let the wrapped canvas edge sit clean and uninterrupted.