Rich natural colours, liquid floral patterns, light airy rooms and simple wooden furniture. All radical principles of the Arts and Craft movement, but also the fundamentals of most modern decor. That is why there has never been a better time for introducing Morris designs into the home - whatever its size or shape. Illustrated with a wide range of historical and contemporary decorative schemes, this practical and inspirational guide suggests simple and cost-effective ways of creating an interior decor that aspires to the Morris fundamentals of purity, colour and craftsmanship.
"Willow Bough", "The Strawberry Thief" and "Compton" are just some of the many authentic Morris designs that are available today in sympathetic colour renderings. Elizabeth Wilhide shows how these sumptuous wallpapers and fabrics can be combined with bare floorboards, oriental carpets or simple paintwork in every modern living space - be it small flat, country cottage, or large townhouse. Chapters provide information on pattern-matching, wall and window treatments, floor coverings, tiles and furnishings, so that a "Morris style" can be extended to whatever degree of authenticity desired.
A comprehensive suppliers' list provides details of where to buy Morris and Co fabrics and wallpapers, and Arts and Crafts furnishings, whilst an illustrated glossary containing sixty of the best-known Morris designs allows for easy pattern selection and identification.
Contains 23 black and white, and 160 full colour illustrations.
