Give the feature wall one hard decision, and let everything else relax. This Tokyo flower-market scene, painted in loose Matisse-inspired brushwork, brings warm coral, soft pink and fresh green into a room without shouting.

The wall gains a clear focal point and a hit of warmth. A neutral kitchen, bedroom or entryway suddenly has somewhere for the eye to land, and the rest of the room can stay quiet.

Hang it at eye level above a sideboard, console or small bench. It also works above a bed where you want softness rather than drama, or in a hallway that needs lifting.

Pair with pale oak, linen, terracotta pots and cream stoneware. Brass handles and rattan look good nearby. Soft pink or sand upholstery picks up the palette without copying it.

Don’t crowd it with other busy florals or patterned wallpaper let it be the loud thing. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang straight from the box.