Delicate white and pink orchid blooms rest on wet black basalt stones. The calm zen mood soothes bathrooms, bedrooms and studios.

Three opened orchid flowers in white, with glowing magenta centres and yellow throats, lie across smooth dark pebbles. Countless water droplets bead on the dark stone and catch tiny points of light. The deep black background lets the blossoms appear to float, while the low, close viewpoint reveals every vein in the petals and every curve of the stones. Cool grey, dense black and warm rose stay in balance.

Above a massage bench, in a reading corner or along a hallway the motif comes into its own. It suits pared-back, Japanese-inspired interiors, warm timber tones and soft grey schemes alike – the shadowy depth of the scene draws the eye inward and slows the pace of the day.

A quiet focal point that brings a little calm into every day.