When the living room feels over-arranged, this kind of playful illustration helps. A tabby cat in a stripy jumper has parked himself in a mint armchair with a bowl of popcorn and that’s the whole mood. Hang it where people actually sit. The piece softens a strict room and gives guests something to smile at before they’ve even taken a coat off. It works above a small sofa, in a reading corner, or in a kitchen nook where the kettle lives. Pair it with linen cushions, pale wood, and warm ceramics. Skip anything sharp or industrial nearby chrome shelving and hard black frames will fight the easy mood. The canvas keeps the loose, hand-painted feel.