Sparrow by Kamisaka Sekka Canvas Print

Sparrow by Kamisaka Sekka Canvas PrintThink of it as Kamisaka Sekka with less reverence and better instincts. The little sparrow and the bamboo stem do all the work the room around it gets to stay still. A piece like this softens a sharp modern room and gives a quiet corner a focal point without raising its voice. It sits well above a low bedside table, a slim console in a hallway, or a reading chair under a paper shade. Pair with pale oak, linen, cream stoneware and one or two leafy

Don't overcrowd it with bold primaries or busy patterned wallpaper — let the soft palette do the work

skip a busy gallery wall

without going themed or twee

or above a chest of drawers

let this one carry the colour and keep its neighbours quiet

gallery feel

making your space feel both stylish and tranquil

A black or brown frame keeps the linework crisp and gives the piece the museum-style edge it deserves

or behind the sofa in a relaxed living room

A small ceramic lamp nearby keeps the mood warm in the evening

or over a low sideboard in a bright living room

above a child's chest of drawers