A living room this pared back can take one serious lilac. Kandinsky's Violet and Green sets a deep teal circle and a tall stacked tower of shapes against a quiet violet ground, with small hits of pink, yellow and red doing the talking.
Hang it and a calm room gets a clear focal point without turning loud. The soft background keeps things settled; the bright shapes keep things interesting.
It works best on a chalky off-white or soft grey wall, above a low console, sideboard or sofa. Give it room to breathe — at least 40cm of clear wall on either side.
Pair with pale oak or walnut, linen upholstery, brushed brass, and one or two stoneware pieces in dusty tones. Keep nearby surfaces tidy.
Skip busy patterned wallpaper and heavy traditional florals next to it — the geometry wants air, not competition. Framed in oak or black, it sits especially well above mid-century furniture.