Black Kitten with Lobster and Oysters Art Print

Black Kitten with Lobster and Oysters Art PrintIn the 1850s, this would have felt radical. It still does. A tiny black kitten eyeing up a plate of lobster, shrimp and oysters has all the cheek of an old Dutch still life with none of the formality. Hang it in a dining room or kitchen and the whole table feels warmer and more characterful guests notice it before the food arrives. It earns its keep above a sideboard, between cabinets, or on a deep painted feature wall in red, forest green or inky

Put it up and the room loosens

Bring a touch of the wild into your home with this charming fox duo

a small dresser or a desk in a kids' or teen room

The warm pink fills the wall with holiday colour

This is a 1920s pattern plate from E

wood tones glow warmer

but the cream background keeps it calm rather than busy

Don't park it next to busy florals or other strong illustrations — give it room to breathe

it shifts the whole mood — walls feel warmer

and the cot or kids' bed suddenly has a focal point that isn't a plastic toy

Leave the kids' bathroom wall blank if you like cautious rooms

saturated prints — this one needs a little breathing room to do its job