Hidden Treasures vol 2

Designed by William Morris himself in 1876 for the redecoration of the debating hall at the Oxford Union, this pattern is bold and features willow boughs and forget-me-not flowers that create a striking impression when observed from both close up and at a distance. Previously only seen as a border, by members and visitors to the Oxford Union this is the first time the pattern has been recreated on wallpaper.

William Morris love of nature is well-documented. In Iris, a pattern designed by Morris’s protégé John Henry Dearle, marigolds and their foliage playfully interact with small birds against a latticework of irises, creating a charming woodland vista and adding timeless character to the walls of your home.

In the early 1900’s, interior decoration trends moved away from the intensely foliate designs of the previous century. A new, more open, airy style began to express itself, and in this pattern, a single plant motif based on the stems, foliage and blooms of a wild blackberry bush is used to create a geometric, symmetrical pattern. Eye-catching in its simplicity, Blackberry lends engaging, minimalist character to any room.

Originally conceived as an embroidery pattern, Myrtle features the woodland plant of the same name in an enchanting embrace with a flamboyant poppy motif. At first glance Myrtle appears to be a large-scale pattern but come closer and you’ll be captivated by the intricate details that give the design unique depth and personality.

Inspired by a pattern William Morris designed for the drawing room of his own home Kelmscott House, Bird features background foliage created from a net of ogee repeats including sunflowers, bellflowers and stylized poppy heads. On this dense curtain, pairs of wood pigeons and thrushes add linearity and contrast to the pattern.

In Spring Thicket, a central motif of large tulips is carefully laid over a background of small, delicate blackthorn blossom. The interplay between the blossom, jagged sweeps of blackthorn branch and the elegant tulip petals creates mesmerising depth and attractive visual contrast.

African Marigold was originally conceived by William Morris in 1876. Its intricate, ordered structure of marigolds, willow leaves and larger lilies creates an ornamental pattern that produces a striking graphic effect when viewed from a distance. Originally released with Hidden Treasures vol. 1, in this latest collection, the pattern is available in three new colour choices.

Designed by William Morris in 1877 specifically as a ceiling paper, Ceiling is characterised by its more formal, geometric pattern. From a larger, central floral motif, branches and leaves weave their way outwards creating an attractive, almost hypnotic visual backdrop wherever you choose to use this wallpaper.