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This era saw the introduction of a less formal hall and the abandonment of stuffy Victorian public rooms. Halls became places to sit and flowed into dining and living areas. The colors shown in this photo are perfect for the era; those in the Green Dining Room at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, designed by William Morris, beautifully illustrate the period as well.
Designer William Morris was one of the most influential figures of this period, and epitomized the movement in his now-famous quote: "Have nothing in your houses which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." Clutter and garish machine-made products were rejected in favor of hand-crafted items, with an emphasis on preserving the natural qualities of the materials. Lines were clean and simple, and the flora and fauna of the British countryside inspired textiles and wallpaper patterns. This movement wasn't so very different from today's trend against mass-produced home goods.
This era saw the introduction of a less formal hall and the abandonment of stuffy Victorian public rooms. Halls became places to sit and flowed into dining and living areas. The colors shown in this photo are perfect for the era; those in the Green Dining Room at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, designed by William Morris, beautifully illustrate the period as well.