The Sanderson William Morris Wallpaper Collection features a range of wallpapers inspired by the designs of William Morris, one of the most influential figures in the Arts and Crafts Movement. The collection was created in collaboration between the British wallpaper brand Sanderson and the Morris Estate, which holds the rights to his work.
William Morris (1834–1896) was a designer, craftsman, poet, and social activist who founded the Morris & Co. company. He was known for his distinctive textile and wallpaper designs, which were characterized by intricate patterns based on natural motifs, such as flowers, leaves, and birds. His work emphasized craftsmanship, a return to hand-made artistry, and a reaction against industrialization.
The Sanderson William Morris Wallpaper Collection typically includes re-imagined versions of Morris's iconic designs, such as:
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"The Willow Bough" – A design featuring flowing, graceful willow branches and leaves.
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"Fruit" – A design filled with ripe fruits, vines, and tendrils.
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"Trellis" – A highly detailed geometric pattern with flowers and climbing plants.
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"Anemone" – A floral design featuring stylized anemone flowers.
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"Golden Lily" – An elegant pattern with lilies and other ornamental plants.
These wallpapers are often printed in rich, earthy color palettes that reflect Morris's love for nature and traditional handcrafts. Sanderson, known for its high-quality production, brings these historic designs to life with modern printing techniques, often making them more accessible to contemporary interiors while maintaining the spirit of Morris’s original vision.
The collection featured here allows people to bring the beauty of Arts and Crafts design into their homes, whether in traditional or modern settings, with a touch of timeless elegance.
Ancient Canopy Sap Green Wallpaper
Sap Green
DABW217220
Sanderson
This impressionist scene of ancient trees and arched, bowing branches, creates a dense canopy, drawing the eye towards a secluded glade.

Andhara Wallpaper
Rose/Cream
DCPW216795
Sanderson
A Sanderson classic, this archive wallpapers birds of paradise, delicate dragonflies, plump peonies and dainty butterflies have been repainted by hand, showing a lovely gradation of colour across a textural, mottled ground.

Balloons Wallpaper
Indigo/Blue
DLIT214028
Sanderson
Up, Up and Away! Balloons evokes the glorious spectacle of hot air balloons traversing the sky.

Bamboo & Birds Wallpaper
Mandarin Red/Olive
DWAW217128
Sanderson
Inspired by a wallpaper from the archive, Japanese influences feature in this surface printed design that retains a hand block printed look.

Bird Blossom Wallpaper
Ecru/Silver
DAEG213059
Sanderson
Simi, Eleni, Themis, Delphi, Sparkle Coral, Keros, Lindos and Bird Blossom all feature motifs and colours that complement the fabrics of the same name.

Calathea Wallpaper
Botanical Green
DGLW216630
Sanderson
Originating in Brazil, the Calathea or Prayer Plant was a favourite for illustration in the late 19th century due to its remarkable decorative foliage.

Chelsea Wallpaper
Duck Egg/Rose
DVIN214600
Sanderson
Chelsea is a Sanderson classic which has been in the range since 1957, the ultimate rose bouquet.

Chestnut Tree Wallpaper
Grey Blue/Sage
DWOW215708
Sanderson
Trails of horse chestnut blossom have been painted in watercolour with pencil detailing creating a modern interpretation to a traditional floral wallpaper.

Copacabana Wallpaper
Cream
DOPWCP103
Sanderson
Copacabana is a striking design with a tropical pattern of fruit and flowers.

Dune Hares Wallpaper
Mist/Pebble
DEBB216518
Sanderson
Using a matt/mica printing treatment to add to the visual intrigue these Dune Hares epitomise the effortless harmony of nature found along the coastline.

Eglantine Wallpaper
Rose/Moss
DVIWEG104
Sanderson
Originally a glazed cotton fabric designed in 1957 by the Parisian studio Pollet Eglantine is a charmingly romantic composition of rose branches and petals illustrating a loose painterly style typical of French designs of the 1950s.

Elysian Geese Wallpaper
Amsterdam Green
DYSI216608
Sanderson
This wide-width wallpaper displays a flock of geese in flight on a sumptuous chalky background and is created using special printing techniques to retain the exquisite detail of the original artwork and the dreamy colourways.

Empire Trellis Wallpaper
Birch/Cream
DART216336
Sanderson
Featuring a classic geometric pattern and a hint of metallic in its braid, this Baroque-inspired design has been printed to create a beautiful opaque and chalky wallpaper ground.

Evesham Deer Wallpaper
Silver Grey
DYSI216619
Sanderson
Majestic and proud, Evesham Deer is a smart, well-spaced wallpaper ideal for modern living spaces. Contemporised by using subtle golden metallic inks beneath the hand drawn penwork.

Farne Grasses Wallpaper
Willow/Pebble
DEBB216488
Sanderson
Up-scaled sketchbook studies of delicate grasses and elegant wild flowers bring harmony and a sense of the British countryside to your home.

Fernery Wallpaper
Botanical Green
DGLW216633
Sanderson
Inspired by the nineteenth century craze for fern collecting and the drawings in subsequent botanists publications, this beautifully illustrated Sanderson wallpaper displays diverse and characterful leaf shapes and fragile fronds.

Flamingos Wallpaper
Charcoal/Pink
DVIN214567
Sanderson
This updated version has been printed using the rotary method which gives great depth of colour with a fabulous chalky finish.

Keros Wallpaper
Ebony
DAEG213046
Sanderson
Recommended Paste Elite Ready Mixed Tub Paste

Oakwood Wallpaper
Neutral
DOPWOA101
Sanderson
Oakwood is a single colour oak leaf trail that has been beautifully translated to retain the characteristic textures and flecks of the original prints.

Pretty Ponies Wallpaper
Pink/Sky
DLIT214036
Sanderson
Pretty Ponies Silhouettes of prancing ponies inlaid with the Posy Floral design create this unique wallpaper, which will appeal to all pony lovers, young, or young at heart.
