Put bluntly, your living room can carry more deep green than it thinks. This painterly courtyard scene leans on tall trees, a soft pink wall and a flash of blue roof tile, all in loose, sunlit brushwork.

What changes when it goes up: the room feels quieter and a bit more grown-up. The pink picks up warm furnishings, the greens settle the eye, and the blue tile keeps things from getting too cosy.

Hang it eye-level above a sofa, sideboard or console — anywhere it can breathe. The tall composition rewards a wall with a little height.

Pair with linen, oak, brass and stoneware. Soft pink cushions or a terracotta vase will pick up the wall tones without trying too hard.

Don't crowd it with other busy paintings — let it lead on the wall.