The Botanical House Art Print minimalist painting Keep the wall around it

Keep the wall around it calm — chalky white or warm off-white works best — so the blue scribble and coral blocks do the talking

the resting tiger stops looking decorative and starts working

or a kids' bathroom

and the odd brushed brass detail

The Botanical House Art Print minimalist painting Keep the wall around itAt evening, the dark green botanical turns from nice idea to main character. Lamps come on, the cream flowers lift off the deep leaves, and the room finally has something to settle around. Up goes the print and the wall stops feeling flat. The cream peonies and chrysanthemums hold the eye; the dense green ground does the quiet work behind them. Rooms that felt a bit polite suddenly read considered. It works best in a study, snug or panelled hallway