The William Morris wallpaper range is a collection inspired by the timeless designs of William Morris, a key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement of the 19th century. His intricate, nature-inspired patterns, which emphasize craftsmanship and quality, have been reimagined for modern interiors. The wallpapers in this range typically feature designs that reflect Morris's love of flora and fauna, as well as his attention to detail and use of rich, earthy color palettes.
Key Features of the William Morris Wallpaper Range:
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Classic Patterns: The collection includes some of Morris's most iconic designs, such as:
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Golden Lily: A floral pattern featuring stylized lilies and intricate detailing.
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Tree of Life: A repeating pattern with an ornamental tree motif, symbolizing growth and connection to nature.
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Brer Rabbit: A whimsical design with flora and fauna, recalling English folklore.
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Pimpernel: A delicate floral pattern, often used in wallpapers and fabrics.
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Nature-Inspired Motifs: Many of the designs reflect Morris's love of nature, featuring flowers, vines, leaves, and birds in soft, organic patterns.
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Rich Color Palettes: The wallpapers in this collection often use rich, earthy tones like deep greens, muted reds, soft blues, and warm browns. These colors evoke a sense of tranquility and heritage.
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Modern Adaptations: While the patterns remain faithful to Morris’s original designs, the range has been updated to suit contemporary interiors, offering a mix of traditional and modern color schemes, and in some cases, more contemporary materials or finishes.
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High-Quality Materials: The wallpapers are typically printed on high-quality paper, designed to last and provide a luxurious finish to any room. Some variations may also be available in textured or embossed finishes.
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Heritage and Craftsmanship: The designs are printed using modern techniques, but they retain the craftsmanship and quality that Morris himself championed. The collection often combines traditional printing methods with current technologies to bring Morris's artistic vision to life in a way that feels both nostalgic and current.
This wallpaper range appeals to those who appreciate classic design, nature-inspired motifs, and the ethos of the Arts and Crafts Movement, which emphasized beauty, simplicity, and a connection to the natural world.
Blackthorn Wallpaper
Charcoal & Burnt Orange
124250
William Morris
Designed in 1892, Blackthorn was originally block-printed and features white blackthorn (or sloe) blossom and violets with meadow flowers of red snakes head fritillaries and yellow daisies.
Strawberry Thief Wallpaper
Plum
124229
William Morris
Perhaps William Morris’s most recognisable design, Strawberry Thief was inspired by the thrushes that crept under Morris’s strawberry nets in his garden at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.
Bird & Pomegranate Wallpaper
Deep Green
124260
William Morris
A beautiful and dynamic Morris design featuring perching and swooping birds against a network of foliage and an abundance of ripe pomegranates – some whole, some bursting open and others getting pecked at by diving birds.
Willow Bough Wallpaper
Deep Blue
124246
William Morris
This iconic pattern forms a part of The Gallery’s collection in earlier printed chintz and wallpaper lengths. The design is based on the natural willow form which was one of William Morris’ favourite motifs.
Strawberry Thief Fibrous Wallpaper
Charcoal
124236
William Morris
Perhaps William Morris's most recognisable design, Strawberry Thief was inspired by the thrushes that crept under Morris's strawberry nets in his garden at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.
Pimpernel Wallpaper
Plum
124239
William Morris
This hand block printed design features large sensual tulips and their curling leaves, intwined with foliage and small pimpernel flowers.
Marigold Fibrous Wallpaper
Green
124255
William Morris
Marigold was designed by William Morris and registered as a wallpaper in 1875. The pattern incorporates larger marigold flowers amongst sprays of willow like leaves, on a sub-pattern of smaller foliage and flowers.
Bird & Pomegranate Wallpaper
Duck Egg
124261
William Morris
A beautiful and dynamic Morris design featuring perching and swooping birds against a network of foliage and an abundance of ripe pomegranates – some whole, some bursting open and others getting pecked at by diving birds.
Willow Bough Wallpaper
Deep Green
124247
William Morris
This iconic pattern forms a part of The Gallery’s collection in earlier printed chintz and wallpaper lengths. The design is based on the natural willow form which was one of William Morris’ favourite motifs.
Strawberry Thief Fibrous Wallpaper
Burgundy
124235
William Morris
Perhaps William Morris's most recognisable design, Strawberry Thief was inspired by the thrushes that crept under Morris's strawberry nets in his garden at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.
Strawberry Thief Wallpaper
Deep Blue
124231
William Morris
Perhaps William Morris’s most recognisable design, Strawberry Thief was inspired by the thrushes that crept under Morris’s strawberry nets in his garden at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.
Marigold Fibrous Wallpaper
Sage
124256
William Morris
Marigold was designed by William Morris and registered as a wallpaper in 1875. The pattern incorporates larger marigold flowers amongst sprays of willow like leaves, on a sub-pattern of smaller foliage and flowers.
Pimpernel Wallpaper
Green
124242
William Morris
This hand block printed design features large sensual tulips and their curling leaves, intwined with foliage and small pimpernel flowers.
Blackthorn Wallpaper
Sage
124253
William Morris
Designed in 1892, Blackthorn was originally block-printed and features white blackthorn (or sloe) blossom and violets with meadow flowers of red snakes head fritillaries and yellow daisies.
Marigold Fibrous Wallpaper
Neutral
124257
William Morris
Marigold was designed by William Morris and registered as a wallpaper in 1875. The pattern incorporates larger marigold flowers amongst sprays of willow like leaves, on a sub-pattern of smaller foliage and flowers.
Bird & Pomegranate Wallpaper
Charcoal
124258
William Morris
A beautiful and dynamic Morris design featuring perching and swooping birds against a network of foliage and an abundance of ripe pomegranates – some whole, some bursting open and others getting pecked at by diving birds.
Acanthus Wallpaper
Green
124227
William Morris
Acanthus leaves decorate many of Morris’s designs and are made a central feature in his ‘Acanthus’ pattern for wallpaper.
Acanthus Wallpaper
Burnt Orange
124224
William Morris
Acanthus leaves decorate many of Morris’s designs and are made a central feature in his ‘Acanthus’ pattern for wallpaper.
Strawberry Thief Wallpaper
Charcoal
124230
William Morris
Perhaps William Morris’s most recognisable design, Strawberry Thief was inspired by the thrushes that crept under Morris’s strawberry nets in his garden at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.
Pimpernel Wallpaper
Blue
124241
William Morris
This hand block printed design features large sensual tulips and their curling leaves, intwined with foliage and small pimpernel flowers.