Rooms go quieter when mustard yellow is this sure of itself. A small figure walks between tall grey trees while a fox and a red bird keep their distance, and the whole scene reads like a page from a much-loved storybook. Hung above a cot, a low bookshelf or a child’s reading chair, it brings warmth without going sweet. Best on a chalky off-white or soft cream wall, with pale oak nearby and a linen throw within reach. Avoid pairing it with cartoon prints or anything in primary colours they fight the calm. One quieter botanical alongside is plenty. Stretched on a wooden frame and ready to hang.