Snowflakes by Shin Bijutsukai Canvas Print trees and the orange autumn trees

and the orange autumn trees frame the lot

What not to do: don't drown it in greys or cool blues — the orange will sulk

Skip it if your kitchen is already loud with pattern — these jugs want a calm backdrop to do their work

Avoid stacking it next to busy sports memorabilia or competing landscape posters — let this one carry the wall on its own

Snowflakes by Shin Bijutsukai Canvas Print trees and the orange autumn treesAfter the low winter light shifts, the living room suddenly has a pulse. The bold zigzag of black and cream gives a quiet wall something to hold onto, while the small pops of red, blue and purple stop it feeling severe. Hang it above a low sideboard, in a hallway with pale walls, or in a study where you want a hint of energy without going colourful. It sits well with black metal lamps, oak shelving, cream upholstery and stoneware in soft greys. Skip