Val d'Isère Ski Village Art Print cactus in art The black ground swallows clutter

The black ground swallows clutter behind it

Rooms with cream walls or a soft grey gain real depth without going dark

brass candlesticks and cream ceramics

this kind of ski-resort painting belonged to another kind of home — winter posters in alpine hotels and panelled chalets

Val d'Isère Ski Village Art Print cactus in art The black ground swallows clutterWith a snowy ski village scene, scale decides whether the hallway wakes up. Go too small and it reads as a holiday postcard. Sized right, it does what a good travel poster should it sets a mood the moment you walk in. The soft blue sky, pale pink chalets and tiny figures on the piste bring movement and crisp winter light into a room without shouting. Hang it eye level on a chalky off white or soft blue grey wall, above a console in the entryway, or as