Seen beside linen, the heron loses nostalgia and gains grit. The folk-style bird brings quiet character to a wall — sage green backdrop, cream feathers, mustard and black detail. It softens a modern room without making it precious, and gives a plainer room a clear point of interest. Hang it above a low console, a reading chair or a sideboard, at roughly eye level. It sits well with pale oak, warm brown timber, matte ceramics, aged brass fittings and off-white plaster walls. Skip loud floral wallpaper or a busy patterned rug directly beneath — this piece wants a bit of calm around it. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang, with a soft matte surface that suits the folk style.