When the hallway feels over-arranged, this kind of dog portrait helps. A border collie in a cream cable-knit jumper and red tartan scarf stares out from a mock fashion-cover, with bold red 'DOGUE' lettering across the top and a soft mustard yellow background.

It brings warmth and a quiet bit of humour to a wall. The colour is friendly without being loud, and the joke lands without trying too hard.

Hang it where people pass: a hallway, a kitchen nook, the wall behind a desk, or a snug. Eye-level is best so the collie's gaze meets yours.

Pairs well with oak, cream linen, woven baskets, and warm reds or greens already in the room.

Don't crowd it with other busy prints — let the cover do the talking. The canvas weave softens the cover's graphic edge nicely.