Before anyone mentions Fauvist colour, notice what the deep blue does to oak. The wall calms down, the wood warms up, and the room finds its centre.

This is the piece that makes a quiet room feel deliberate. The dotted brushwork pulls the eye across the wall in slow waves, and the mustard, coral and sage keep things warm without tipping into noise.

Hang it above a sofa, sideboard or low console where people sit. It wants a bit of distance — give it space to breathe rather than crowding it with shelves or clutter.

Works well with linen, bouclé, brass fittings, woven rugs and stoneware. The canvas weave softens the brushwork and reads beautifully in side-light.

Don't pair it with another loud abstract on the same wall. One opinionated piece per wall is the rule here.