Crane Among Peonies Tapestry Art Print

Crane Among Peonies Tapestry Art PrintNo, the deep green doesn't soften the room. It defines it. A white crane stands among pink peonies and wild roses on a leafy ground, drawn in the tapestry style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Hang it and the wall stops being background. The colour goes warmer, woodwork looks more deliberate, and a plain sofa or console suddenly has something to answer to. Works best on a chalky off white wall, above a console in a hallway, or above a sideboard in a

painted loose and unfussy

and real houseplants nearby

The pattern scrolls upward through deep green leaves

The greens lift pale cabinets

It brings warmth and a wink to a room without shouting

herb pots and simple shaker cabinets in white or soft sage

a friendlier hallway

Keep it away from busy florals or competing animal prints — this tiger wants the wall to itself

stoneware and washi paper lamps

Linen and bouclé soften the heat

this riverside study refuses to behave

stoneware and a soft lamp lift it further