HOMES & GARDENS
JULY 2022
(By; Pippa Blenkinsop, Homes & Gardens - July 2022)
Arts and crafts decor - 12 ways to embrace heritage style
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.
Still available today in their original colourways, these designs are an easy way to embrace the heritage look within particularly when paired with a liberal use of natural wood and simple, artisan crafted furniture which are also characteristic features of the style.
If you're looking to embrace arts and crafts decor then you can't go wrong by decorating with wood. Traditional wooden wall panelling 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 & Crafts home has been beautifully restored by Cave Interiors and features the original wood panelling. To bring the look up-to-date the panelling has been paired with curtains in a beautiful fabric covered in hand-painted bird illustrations.
