The moment I saw this William Morris bedding you posted in the other thread-I googled the site..))) NO, actually I couldn't find that site-I found the one with the rugs))

I know virtually nothing about Arts and Crafts except that I like it. A lot. I adore William Morris since I saw his designs first.

I think you can get away with a lot-A LOT-of patterns as long as you have a color palette that ties them all in. And difference in repeat-some patterns larger than others. And some visual rest, as in these burlap panels.

I think you have all the chances in the world to make it work and to have it beautiful.

April, it took me awhile to find the bedding here in the states. This site has a number of patterns that I like.

William Morris Bedding

Thank you so much, Annette. Not in the budget right now-but I'll patiently wait..))

When I think of arts & crafts I think of fumed oak and aged wood - colors deep and rich but without being oppressive.... not sure you want to take it that far but IMHO, dark woods and deep rich colors go together. I could see such a style totally working in that space it would sure bring out the rustic but in a really classy (and classic) kind of way.

Here is a very rough cut and paste.

The patterns look great, I think I would try a green for the rugs.

Thanks for that, roarah! Makes me think I might need some color on the window treatments. Maybe a green. Or the aubergine on the Windows and a neutral on the rugs.

Green rugs is a good option. My favorite color do always a happy choice!

Jakabedy is exactly right about A&C patterns being used as wallpaper and curtains. I would consider a Morris type print for the curtains, bedskirt and headboard, with plain coordinating bed linens layered on. Maybe something Turkish or Persian for the carpet? Just in case you like needlepoint, Beth Russell from the UK makes the most beautufil William Morris needlepoint kits- there are pillows, carpets, wall hangings (I am working on a three panel wall hanging myself.) You have chosen such an exciting theme for this room. I love everything about the A&C movement- the textiles, furniture, ceramics and the philosophies, Morris had strong ideas not only about the need to return to a less mechanized world, but he had a lot to say about economic inequality as well.

This is rough again, if you find rugs or drapes you want to consider post them and I can cut and paste them in for you.

I love the idea of the headboard and bed skirt but I have one of those split King adjustable beds so have to make bed skirts myself and that is beyond my skill set. I really want a pattern on the main part of the bed as my dogs sleep with me. They are generally pretty tidy but have been known to sneak in the room with a muddy stick and jump up on the bed. This duvet cover is $158 and a couple of pillows is another $50 which makes it affordable. I will have to do a search to see if I can find pre-made window treatments at a price I can do.

Roarah, that just makes me smile! Pretty cheerful.

I can't sew, but could you either make some very simple curtains or have someone do it for you? It's all about the fabric and not at all about the way the curtains are made- no need for anything beyond gathering the fabric nicely on a rod. The only problem is the curtains would ideally match the duvet. If not then go back to plan A - which is a great plan. I love the duvet cover- the colors, the pattern, perfect. Maybe the curtains could be green instead of plum, so as to make the plum stand out more?

Is the purple vine available in a sheet? If so it might look nice made into panels.

I did some searching and most of the William Morris fabrics run around $75 a yard!

I love that purple vine as well but can only find it in a pillow cover.

Lily's mom, that's exactly what I'm going for. A Scottish lodge look. We will be doing fly fishing weekends for friends and family.

Thanks roarah, I think if I go with green it will need to be more of a forest green. Hard to find.

The English A&C movement dates back to 1859, and Morris was there from the start. There is more to it than can be explained here(by me) . It is not all rookwood pottery and fumed oak.

Casey

How about plaid curtains...

Casey,

I'm with you on that. I've bought 3 books on Morris in the past few months and read all about his life, the movement, his company, poetry and design ideas. As I'm a history nerd I've really enjoyed this education, but oddly these books have barely touched on the actual designs and how they evolved and mixed. I'd love to find more about the actual use and application of the patterns.

I live in a 1923 Craftsman bungalow, and so I've turned to this era for inspiration. There's a small but real difference from English Arts and Crafts and American Craftsman--the American movement tends toward the really simple lines you see in Stickley furniture. The British movement used more pattern and was a bit more "fussy"--it was the Victorian era after all.

It would very Craftsman to have super-simple curtains and rugs. They often used plain linen or even burlap. Sometimes curtains were embroidered or stenciled; embroidery was particularly popular in England. (Look up cotton Scottish lace curtains sometime online. They're GORGEOUS. They cost the earth, but the patterns are exquisite.) For my very plain house, I'm going with plain linen.

If it were me, I think I would go with the gorgeous bedding and then have very simple rugs and curtains in neutral colors. Let that beautiful print really steal the show.

Elunday, so envious of your 1923 bungalow, I'd love to see pics!

I love burlap and my current guest room has burlap euro shams and bed skirt. I'd love to recycle those into my bedroom so will keep that as a wonderful option!