Once the warm gold enters, the whole room stops apologising. A tall, glowing forest in golden light and deep green pulls the eye straight to the white sun at its centre.

The room changes mood as soon as it goes up. Warm woods feel warmer, off-whites look softer, and any tired corner suddenly has somewhere to look.

It earns its keep in a hallway, above a console, or on a feature wall in a living room where the light drops low in the evening. Portrait shape, so it wants a vertical run of wall.

Pair it with oak or walnut, aged brass, cream linen, and a pot of something green. Mustard or olive cushions pick up the sun. Stoneware and rough ceramics keep it grounded.

Don’t crowd it with another statement piece or anything cool and minimalist it wants quieter neighbours and a bit of breathing room. Stretched over a wooden frame for a softer, gallery-style finish without glare.