Barcelona Skyline in Bloom Canvas Print

Barcelona Skyline in Bloom Canvas PrintYes, the artist knew how to charm a room and how to cut. The whole Barcelona skyline shows up here in plain sight: Sagrada Familia, the bell tower, the tiled domes, and a row of pink, cream and ochre townhouses with cactus and flowers tumbling along the front. Put it on the wall and a quiet room gets a holiday in it. The cream background keeps things calm, and the soft pinks, terracotta and olive green do the talking without shouting. It sits well

while the rust orange torii

and antique mirrors

set in mosaic-style circles of gold

What not to do: don't crowd it with other busy florals or competing exhibition posters — let it lead the wall

Looks especially crisp framed in white or pale oak on fine-art paper

Don't crowd it with other strong patterns — let it lead

Not enough deep teal

the deep red base and soft grey edges pull a whole wall into focus and warm the room without shouting

late hours and a relaxed house rule about dinner

It's silly

and the room suddenly has somewhere to look

Soft browns and frosty blues mingle as snow flurries dance across your wall