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A painting can look surprisingly substantial on a computer screen or even inside a gallery, then feel much smaller once it is placed above a large sofa or on a wide, uninterrupted wall

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This need for adaptable elegance is exactly why semi-formal has become such a cornerstone of contemporary style

Styles reminiscent of long ago can lend a bit of romanticism to a mundane day. And if you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.com features newsletter , called The Essential List, a handpicked selection of stories from BBC Future, Culture, Worklife and Travel, delivered to your inbox every Friday.