At late morning, the cityscape turns from nice idea to main character. A row of Brussels townhouses, painted in soft pinks and warm stone, looks down on tulip stalls and a couple of market-goers wandering through.

The room shifts the moment it goes up. Neutral walls pick up the mustard and pink, plain furniture suddenly looks intentional, and the space reads a bit more travelled and a bit less catalogue.

It works above a console in a hallway, over a kitchen counter, or on a quiet bedroom wall where you want colour without a full pattern. Portrait shape suits narrow walls and the space between two doors.

Pair with pale oak, rattan, linen, cream ceramics and a touch of brass. Painted woodwork in off-white or sage gives it room to breathe.

Don’t crowd it with other busy travel posters one strong floral scene is plenty. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang, with framed canvas options if you want a more finished edge.