Sardine Shoal in Bright Oil Art Print Size:80x100cm / 32x40in The room stops taking itself

The room stops taking itself so seriously and starts feeling like somewhere you actually want to drink your coffee

Somewhere between a Riviera postcard and warm folk illustration

Don't crowd it with other busy travel posters or strong patterns — give it space to be the colour moment

A small woven basket nearby keeps the mood honest

Sardine Shoal in Bright Oil Art Print Size:80x100cm / 32x40in The room stops taking itselfAt mid morning, the sardine shoal turns from nice idea to main character. The colour walks in first blue, yellow, mustard, a flash of red and the room wakes up. Suddenly the kitchen feels like somewhere you'd want to sit with a coffee rather than rush through. It earns its keep above a sideboard, a breakfast bar or a dining wall, where there's room to step back and take it in. It plays well with pale wood, painted cabinets, linen and stoneware