Cranes and Acanthus by William Morris Canvas Print

Cranes and Acanthus by William Morris Canvas PrintSomewhere between William Morris and Arts and Crafts pattern, this botanical study refuses to behave. Two cranes face each other through a dense thicket of acanthus leaves and gold flowers, all on a very deep green ground. Put it on the wall and a quiet room gets a centre of gravity. The pattern reads as wallpaper from across the room and as artwork up close, which is exactly what you want behind a desk or above a sideboard. It works best on a feature

Avoid pairing it with high-gloss black

The horizontal composition asks for a stretch of wall rather than a tight corner

and the figures give the wall a sense of company without spelling out a story

with a lone skier picked out against deep snow and a chairlift overhead

Bring home a print that lets your personality take flight—without breaking the bank

takes the throne

set against a cream backdrop with the words VANITY PURR running across the top like a glossy magazine cover

après-ski mugs and travel trunks by the door

and designed to make you feel proud of your space

The soft hues effortlessly blend with various decor styles

Avoid hanging it next to another high-contrast

or on a bedroom wall where you want a small lift of colour rather than a big dramatic moment