With a Chinese zodiac monkey, scale decides whether the living room wakes up. Go too small and the dense red blooms turn fussy; size it up and the whole wall starts to feel layered and intentional. The deep navy background pushes the cream monkey forward, while the climbing camellias and grey-green leaves echo the rhythm of William Morris wallpapers. Hang it above a sideboard, a reading chair or a bed where you want some warmth and a bit of story. It plays well with velvet, dark wood, brass and softly patterned textiles. Skip it if your room is already busy with strong botanical wallpaper this piece wants room to be the talking point.