Not because it’s peach, but because it refuses to fade back. A nursery often softens into white walls and pale wood, and this little elephant adds just enough warmth to make the corner feel loved. The peach and sage flower crown brings colour without sharpness, and the watercolour edges keep everything calm. Hang it above the cot, the changing table or a low shelf of books somewhere small hands can find it from the floor. Pair it with cream linen, pale wood, muslin and rattan. Keep neighbouring pieces quiet: soft botanicals, gentle animals, a single word in hand-lettered script. Avoid hard graphic prints, bold primaries and cartoon characters nearby they’ll fight the watercolour softness.