The black frame matters first; it tells the living room you’re serious. From there, the dotty cat does the rest confident, graphic, and quietly funny on the wall.

A room with this up loosens up fast. The deep black backdrop calms a busy space, while the red, mustard, blue and sage dots throw small bursts of colour into every corner. It reads as art first, novelty never.

Hang it above a sofa, behind a desk, or on a feature wall in a creative study. Portrait shape, so it suits narrow walls between bookshelves and slim hallway runs.

It pairs well with walnut, black leather, mustard velvet and brass. Stoneware in deep reds and greens picks up the dots without copying them.

Don’t crowd it with other busy pieces give it space and let it talk. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang, with framed canvas options if you want a more finished edge.