It's an almost impossible treat to see new prints from William Morris himself. In fact, it's been over 150 years since the brand showed us any pattern for the very first time. But in an historic collaboration with Ruggable, the brand has taken 26 of the designer's unfinished, private sketches (never intended for public eyes, let alone footsteps) and turned them into something to be walked on and lived alongside.
The Unfinished Works rug collection does more than revive Morris' legacy. It's reframing heritage design, giving you artwork for your floor that's as practical as it is beautiful. We've seen Morris & Co on our sofas, our cushions, and our wallpaper, and now we have brand new prints that will make you fall back in love with your home.
Painstakingly revived through hand repainting, the rugs showcase Morris' artistic genius with honeysuckles, daises, and tulips as well as oak leaves, acorns, and vines. It's a palette straight out of 1860s London and perfect for modern homes that want a reset this season.
Ruggable x Morris & Co The Unfinished Works Collection
With prices ranging from £109 to £1,049 depending on size, we've picked a few of our favourite patterns to inspire you:
You can see Morris' distinctive botanical design in the aesthetics of these rugs, but they've been reworked to suit modern homes. The medievalism and folklore that inspired Morris are still there, but translated into rich colours, on practical designs that make them easy to style into modern homes.
The sketches themselves were uncovered in the archives of the Huntington Library in California, where they'd sat untouched since the 1860s. Now, thanks to Ruggable's collaboration with the brand, the once-precious archival work can exist in the real world. You don't need to worry about coasters and "don't touch" signs, because Ruggable's designs are made for family life. Each rug is machine-washable, available in multiple sizes and tuft styles, so you can shape it around your room and let a little bit of Morris' artwork live on your floor.
It's not just through Ruggable that you can enjoy Morris & Co prints, we've covered bedspreads, cushions, and sofa collaborations too. Here are some of our top picks:
In collaboration with Swyft, Morris & Co have launched sofas, ottomans and armchairs in the brand's best-selling prints. This cushion is perfect for adding a touch of personality to your sofa and living room.
Who can resist some printed PJs? Piglet In Bed have Morris & Co bedding to deck out your room, but this is a treat for your wardrobe.
It's not just Piglet In Bed making prints cosy, this throw is a wonderful autumnal decor idea for dressing sofas as well as beds. There's plenty more where that came from in Habitat's affordable collaboration.
I've always thought that the most fitting way to honour a designer's legacy is to live alongside it. Preserving previously unfinished works is a wonderful way to keep the Moris & Co heritage alive and transform your living room without spending a fortune.
