Too much beige. Not enough soft pink. This fixes that. A papercut-style Japanese landscape brings cherry blossom, cranes in flight and pastel mountains into a room that needs more than another neutral.

The colour does the heavy lifting. Blush trees, soft lilac peaks and a deep navy cloud band give a quiet room something to look at without shouting. The room feels lighter, gentler and a touch more considered.

It hangs best above a bed, a low sideboard or a reading nook — anywhere the eye lands at rest. Square format means it sits neatly between windows or as a single feature.

Pairs well with pale oak, linen, cane and cream stoneware. Soft wool rugs and ceramic lamps suit it too.

Keep it away from busy florals or heavy patterned wallpaper — the print needs a quiet wall to do its job. Choose unframed or framed in real wood with premium acrylic glazing.