Think of it as a children's book illustrator with less reverence and better instincts. A long-necked giraffe stands calmly against a hand-painted terracotta block, set on a soft pink background.

It gives a quiet room warmth and a bit of character without going twee. The orange spots and pink wash work together rather than fighting, so the wall feels considered rather than themed.

Hang it above a cot, a changing table, a low shelf, or in a hallway a child walks past every day. Eye-level for a small person is the sweet spot.

Pair with pale oak, cream linen, rattan baskets and warm pink walls. It also looks great in a kids' room with mustard or soft red accents.

Don't drown it in cartoon characters or primary-colour clutter — let the giraffe be the warm bit. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang.