'Too safe,' said nobody standing in front of deep blue. Three loose-lined dogs bound across a painterly blue ground, framed top and bottom by hand-drawn spiral borders. It brings movement and warmth into rooms that need a bit of character — a kids' room that's outgrowing pastels, a family hallway, a laundry corner, a playroom. Hang it at seated eye level above a low bookshelf or bench so the running dogs feel like they're heading somewhere. Pair with pale wood, striped textiles, woven baskets and warm cream walls. Skip pairing it with very grown-up florals, heavy heritage prints or muted greige schemes — the blue wants to be the loudest thing on the wall.