But do you know the history of how they came to be?
Having produced over 50 wallpaper designs throughout his career, Morris became an internationally renowned designer and manufacturer.
Other creatives such as architects, painters, sculptors and designers began to take up his ideas.
“Strawberry Thief” 1883 viaWikimedia Commons
Who was William Morris?
The Red House
While studying at Oxford, Morris met his lifelong friend, architect Philip Webb.
Today, the house is owned by theNational Trustand is open to visitors.
Portrait of William Morris by Frederick Hollyer viaWikimedia Commons
The Red House, home of William Morris.
Over the course of his short stay, he discovered a number problems with the property.
The Red House front door from inside.
The “Red House,” home of William Morris. viaWikimedia Commons
Morris once spoke about the precise process, saying, Remember that a pattern is either right or wrong.
It is with a pattern as with a fortress, it is no stronger than its weakest point.
The Red House front door from inside. Photo: Tony Hisgett (CC BY 2.0) viaWikimedia Commons
Morris & Co. sample book viaWikimedia Commons
“Diasy” 1864 viaWikimedia Commons
William Morris design for “Trellis” wallpaper 1862 viaWikimedia Commons
“Trellis” wallpaper designed by William Morris 1862 and first produced in 1864. ViaWikimedia Commons
