What's the hallway missing? Deep red with some nerve. Kamisaka Sekka's ivy study borrows the warmth of an old Japanese screen — gold-brown vines, scattered red and pale green leaves, breathing room of soft cream. Hang it on a quiet wall above a console or sideboard and the whole entry softens. The portrait shape suits narrow spots between doorways. Pair with oak or walnut wood, linen, aged brass and one or two stoneware pieces. Avoid hanging it beside busy floral wallpaper or anything with a competing red — this piece wants a calm wall and a little space around it to do its job.