Arts and crafts decor is perfect for those seeking to inject nature and heritage in into the home.
Dating back to the late 19th century, the Arts & Crafts Movement sought to celebrate craftsmanship, honest materials and the beauty of nature in an increasingly industrialised society of factory produced goods.
Influenced by the Medieval aesthetic and a deep appreciation for the natural world, the style is renowned for its intricate fabric and wallpaper prints, many of which were produced for Morris & Co, the design firm set up by William Morris, a pioneer of the Arts & Crafts Movement.
1. Decorate with arts and crafts wallpapers
Stylised flora and fauna designs are a defining feature of arts & crafts decor, many of which were designed for the company Morris & Co and printed onto wallpapers and fabrics using traditional methods.
2. Use arts and crafts prints to inspire an interior palette
Wallpaper is a brilliant way to breathe life into practical spaces like kitchens and can also be a great starting point for developing kitchen color ideas. Inspired by an embroidered panel by May Morris, the daughter of William Morris, this Seasons by May wallpaper features an ornate trellis design of parakeets, tulips and flowers –perfect for bringing joy to a kitchen. The print features lovely green and red tones which have been picked out for use over the cabinets and kitchen island.
3. Create wow-factor in a hallway
Hallways are a great place to be bold with print, plus, being transient, connecting spaces, you can afford to experiment with darker colors, too.
In this traditional hallway, interior designer Zoe Feldman has put a quirky twist on the arts and crafts decor by pairing Morris & Co's Pimpernell wallpaper, originally designed in 1876, with a playful animal-print stair runner.
4. Make a feature of your windows with arts and crafts fabrics
If wall-to-wall pattern is too much, why not make a feature of your windows with curtains and blinds in arts and crafts inspired fabrics? Featuring deer, birds and foliage, this Balmoral design from Warner House has a distinct arts and crafts feel.
Pictured in the green colorway it works particularly well in a country kitchen alongside natural materials of stone, wood and linen.
Adding wall decor depicting an arts and crafts print is a quick and easy way to channel the heritage look. Bringing instant wow-factor to a dining room, this digitally printed wall hanging by Surface View features the famous Pimpernell design by William Morris.
If you love entertaining then bold wallpapers are perfect for bringing wow-factor and a sense of occasion to dining rooms.
In this beautiful traditional dining room designed by Murphy Deesign, Morris & Co's classic Strawberry Thief wallpaper has been paired with woodwork in a co-ordinating dark blue to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
7. Decorate with wood6.
If you're looking to embrace arts and crafts decor then you can't go wrong by decorating with wood. Traditional wooden wall paneling was a common feature of the arts and crafts house style and wood was also the material of choice for arts and crafts furniture designers.
This arts and crafts home has been beautifully restored by Cave Interiors and features the original wood paneling. To bring the look up-to-date the paneling has been paired with curtains in a beautiful fabric covered in hand-painted bird illustrations.
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