Before anyone mentions Impressionism, notice what the deep red does to walnut. The bouquet pulls warmth out of dark wood and softens it, while the soft pinks and creams keep the whole thing from feeling heavy. Up on the wall, a quiet room gains a slow, lamplit centre somewhere the eye keeps returning. Hang it above a sideboard in a dining room, over a console in an entryway, or centred on a calm wall in a warm living room. Pair it with velvet, aged leather, brass or gold fittings, and walls in cream, putty or soft plaster pink. Avoid hanging it against busy floral wallpaper or under cold overhead lighting the painting wants warmth and a bit of breathing room.