When the living room feels over-arranged, this kind of abstract helps. It cuts through matching cushions and safe neutrals with a jolt of soft peach, sky blue and hot pink glow against a very dark backdrop. The room reads more playful, more current, and a bit dreamier once it's up. Hang it above a low sofa, a console with a lamp, or on a dark painted wall where the glow can really do its thing. It plays well with matte black metal, chrome, smoked glass and pale bouclé. Skip pairing it with heavy florals, chintz or busy traditional patterns — this piece wants a bit of quiet around it so the colour can carry the wall.