‘Too safe,’ said nobody standing in front of soft pink. This painted city scene brings real personality into a quiet room without shouting. The little figures, shopfronts and rows of potted plants give the eye somewhere to wander, and the soft pinks, sky blue and sage green keep the whole thing warm rather than busy. Hang it above a low sideboard in the living room, over a child’s bed, or on a kitchen wall where you want a smile every morning. It works beside pale oak, linen sofas, woven baskets and real houseplants. Avoid pairing it with very moody, formal or heavily patterned art let this one set the tone.