Before anyone mentions Japanese screen painting, notice what the deep teal does to brass. The cream and gold of the cranes lifts off the green, and metal fittings in the room pick up the same warm light.

A quiet room gains a focal point without losing its calm. The teal grounds everything, the birds carry the movement, and the small flowering branches keep the corners soft.

Hangs well above a bed, a low sideboard, or at the end of a hallway where it can be seen straight on. Good in a study above the desk too.

Pairs with dark wood, brushed brass, linen, and stoneware in cream or clay. Painted dark green or chalky off-white walls suit it best.

Don't crowd it with other busy patterns — let the teal do the work. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang.