Not because it’s deep green, but because it refuses to fade back. The tree, the lights, the skaters it holds the room from the moment it goes up. A scene people actually want to look at, not just nod past.

What changes is the feeling of the room. Winter coats, falling snow, lit windows behind a giant tree: it brings a bit of city Christmas into the house without going twee. Even off-season, it reads as cosy rather than seasonal kitsch.

Hang it in a hallway, kitchen, a kids’ room, or a snug corner of the living room. It rewards a closer look, so somewhere people pause is better than a high wall above a sofa.

Pair with warm wood, painted cabinetry, a wool throw, and a couple of red or mustard cushions. A soft lamp nearby brings the lit windows to life in the evening.

On canvas the matte surface softens the snow and dot-lights, giving the whole scene a slightly storybook feel.