Bird of Paradise by John Gould Canvas Print Size:100x150cm / 40x60in Hang at eye level on

Hang at eye level on a chalky off-white or pale sage wall

and a few real houseplants in terracotta

anchored by a chalky cobalt door

A wall feels more considered with it up

Avoid hanging it next to anything loud or high-contrast — busy patterns and bold graphics will fight the soft brushwork

Bird of Paradise by John Gould Canvas Print Size:100x150cm / 40x60in Hang at eye level onFirst glance: mustard yellow. Second glance: the birds doing something smarter. The male's plumes trail down the page in a slow curve, while the female sits quietly on the branch beside him a proper piece of 19th century natural history, not just a pretty bird print. Hung up, it warms a wall without shouting. Works above a writing desk, in a hallway, or in a reading corner where you want a bit of character. Pairs happily with walnut or oak furniture,