William Morris: Decor and Design

Description

Reissue of this classic and beautifully illustrated book on William Morris style, including Willow Bough , The Strawberry Thief and Compton . Rich natural colours, liquid floral patterns, light airy rooms and simple wooden furniture are all radical principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, and are also the fundamentals of most modern decor. there has never been a better time for introducing Morris designs into the home - whatever the size or shape. Illustrated with a wide range of historical and contemporary decorative schemes, this practical and inspirational guide suggests simple and costeffective ways of creating an interior decor that aspires to purity, colour and craftsmanship, as defined by William Morris. 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 details where to buy Morris and Co. fabrics and wallpapers, and Arts and Crafts furnishings, while an illustrated glossary containing sixty of the best-known designs allows for easy pattern selection and identification.

Elizabeth Wilhide was born in the United States and has lived in England since the l960s. She is a leading expert on interior design and has written numerous books on the subject, including WILLIAM MORRIS: DECOR AND DESIGN, THE MACKINTOSH STYLE and BOHEMIAN STYLE.

"While the book is well written and researched, its special appeal is the inclusion of numerous lush photos of historic rooms decorated by Morris & Co., along with contemporary rooms decorated from current sources." --"Library Journal"