'Too safe,' said nobody standing in front of soft pink. This is a big, painterly piece — a pale pink archway floating on sky blue and mustard, ringed by scribbly crayon marks in red, black and rust. Put it up and the room stops being quiet. It gives a plain sofa wall a real focal point, and it warms up a cool, north-facing room. Hang it on a chalky off-white or dusty plaster wall so the colour has space to breathe. It sits well with bouclé, linen, pale oak and brass. Skip it if your room already has strong pattern on the sofa, curtains or rug — this piece wants to be the loudest voice, not one of several.