A vast poppy meadow glows in low evening sun above a wide horizon. Its calm warmth suits bedrooms, living rooms and hallways.

Countless red poppies crowd the foreground and run on to a low, open horizon. Shot from close to the ground, the photograph keeps grasses, seed heads and petals crisp. Far off, the setting sun stands just behind a single tree. Backlight spills gold across red and green, and the sky softens from blue into rose between narrow bands of cloud.

Above the bed, by the dining table or at the end of a long hallway, the scene gains the depth it needs. Paired with pale wood, linen and muted earth tones, it feels effortless. Cool rooms gain a warmth and openness they otherwise lack.

A summer evening in red and gold that slows the day down.