Nothing in this deep blue and pink sunset palette whispers, even when the living room does. The colour does the talking: a strong blue sky, a band of soft pink light, one mustard coat and a flash of red boots. Hung above a sofa or sideboard, it warms up a quiet wall without adding clutter, and it gives an otherwise neutral room a story to look at. It sits happily in a hallway too, where people pass it closely. Pair it with pale wood, chalky white or pale grey walls, and a woven rug. Don’t crowd it with other loud, colour-heavy scenes one strong picture per wall is plenty. As a canvas, the matt surface softens the blue and suits busier family rooms.