Journal

A behind-the-scenes look at what inspires Wendy’s designs, our latest product releases, news and mood boards.

Art Deco-era rug designer Walter Nichols continues to inspire today

Art Deco-era rug designer Walter Nichols continues to inspire today

A century might separate their work, but there was an instant connection when Wendy first discovered American rug designer Walter Nichols. With a passion for vivid colour and traditional motifs, Nichols reimagined Chinese rug design in the 1920s and went on to be a major influence during the Art Deco...

Art Deco-era rug designer Walter Nichols continues to inspire today

A century might separate their work, but there was an instant connection when Wendy first discovered American rug designer Walter Nichols. With a passion for vivid colour and traditional motifs, Nichols reimagined Chinese rug design in the 1920s and went on to be a major influence during the Art Deco...

Wendy picks her favourite designs and shares what she loves about them

Wendy picks her favourite designs and shares what she loves about them

Wendy Morrison designs beautiful rugs, each with her own story. And although every design is special, Wendy has a few personal favourites, which she shares here.

Wendy picks her favourite designs and shares what she loves about them

Wendy Morrison designs beautiful rugs, each with her own story. And although every design is special, Wendy has a few personal favourites, which she shares here.

Our custom rugs help your home stand out from the crowd

Our custom rugs help your home stand out from the crowd

What does a custom rug bring to an interiors project? How can a custom rug add a little magic to a space? Interior designer Caroline Palk, founder and director of Devon-based Ashton House Design, shares how she used three Wendy Morrison Design custom rugs to add something extra special to...

Our custom rugs help your home stand out from the crowd

What does a custom rug bring to an interiors project? How can a custom rug add a little magic to a space? Interior designer Caroline Palk, founder and director of Devon-based Ashton House Design, shares how she used three Wendy Morrison Design custom rugs to add something extra special to...

Passion for craftsmanship unites Wendy Morrison Design and  New York’s Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Passion for craftsmanship unites Wendy Morrison Design and New York’s Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, based in the heart of New York City, is recognised globally for its rug expertise and the exquisite pieces it supplies, which now also include Wendy’s hand-knotted rug collection. Despite being on opposite sides of the Atlantic, there is a powerful connection running through both businesses –...

Passion for craftsmanship unites Wendy Morrison Design and New York’s Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, based in the heart of New York City, is recognised globally for its rug expertise and the exquisite pieces it supplies, which now also include Wendy’s hand-knotted rug collection. Despite being on opposite sides of the Atlantic, there is a powerful connection running through both businesses –...

East meets West – a fabulous fusion of fashion and interiors

East meets West – a fabulous fusion of fashion and interiors

The latest photoshoot at our London showroom resulted in much more than great images. It brought the work of Wendy Morrison and womenswear brand Skylence together, highlighting many harmonious connections between two unique designers.

East meets West – a fabulous fusion of fashion and interiors

The latest photoshoot at our London showroom resulted in much more than great images. It brought the work of Wendy Morrison and womenswear brand Skylence together, highlighting many harmonious connections between two unique designers.

Transform your hallway into a space you love coming home to

Transform your hallway into a space you love coming home to

The hallway is one of the most important transitional spaces in your home – pretty much everyone comes in through the front door – and the look and feel of this space sets the tone for the rest of your property. Yet it is often the most overlooked when it...

Transform your hallway into a space you love coming home to

The hallway is one of the most important transitional spaces in your home – pretty much everyone comes in through the front door – and the look and feel of this space sets the tone for the rest of your property. Yet it is often the most overlooked when it...

Going for gold

Going for gold

Undeniably glamorous, gold has long been associated with the idea of luxury. However, in some parts of the world, such as Asia and many Islamic countries, gold is associated with spirituality and knowledge, and the colour is often the symbol of purity and wisdom. Gold also has a strong connection...

Going for gold

Undeniably glamorous, gold has long been associated with the idea of luxury. However, in some parts of the world, such as Asia and many Islamic countries, gold is associated with spirituality and knowledge, and the colour is often the symbol of purity and wisdom. Gold also has a strong connection...

Transcend trends with Timeless Elegance

Transcend trends with Timeless Elegance

In our social media-fuelled world, things change at eye-watering speed. The world of interior design can feel the same. Which is why we feel so passionate about our commitment to Timeless Elegance, an ethos that is woven into the fabric of our designs. Trends come and go, but we have...

Transcend trends with Timeless Elegance

In our social media-fuelled world, things change at eye-watering speed. The world of interior design can feel the same. Which is why we feel so passionate about our commitment to Timeless Elegance, an ethos that is woven into the fabric of our designs. Trends come and go, but we have...

What’s the secret to joyful living? Designer Siobhan Hannah Murphy shares a few of her favourite things

What’s the secret to joyful living? Designer Siobhan Hannah Murphy shares a few of her favourite things

All things bold, bright and beautiful perfectly sum up designer, author and presenter Siobhan Hannah Murphy. If you are a lover of colour, it’s likely you’ve come across Siobhan on Instagram; her refreshing @interiorcurve feed is full of fun, and highlights her passion for fashion, interiors and life.

What’s the secret to joyful living? Designer Siobhan Hannah Murphy shares a few of her favourite things

All things bold, bright and beautiful perfectly sum up designer, author and presenter Siobhan Hannah Murphy. If you are a lover of colour, it’s likely you’ve come across Siobhan on Instagram; her refreshing @interiorcurve feed is full of fun, and highlights her passion for fashion, interiors and life.

Our Mood Board with A Mughal Painting

Our Mood Board with A Mughal Painting

Our newest collection is inspired by the Mughal Miniature painting style of the 16 th century, this is a graceful, elegant collection full of hope, positivity and renewal, sharing a story of the beauty and importance of nature. Inspired by this new collection, we’ve curated a mood board featuring some...

Our Mood Board with A Mughal Painting

Our newest collection is inspired by the Mughal Miniature painting style of the 16 th century, this is a graceful, elegant collection full of hope, positivity and renewal, sharing a story of the beauty and importance of nature. Inspired by this new collection, we’ve curated a mood board featuring some...

Roisin Quinn, winner of BBC home show Interior Design Masters, shares why she is obsessed with Wendy Morrison rugs

Roisin Quinn, winner of BBC home show Interior Design Masters, shares why she is obsessed with Wendy Morrison rugs

Maximalist designer Roisin Quinn is a long-time client and the recent winner of hit TV home show, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr. We are delighted to catch up with Roisin to find out how her love affair with interior design started, discuss her unique and very personal design process,...

Roisin Quinn, winner of BBC home show Interior Design Masters, shares why she is obsessed with Wendy Morrison rugs

Maximalist designer Roisin Quinn is a long-time client and the recent winner of hit TV home show, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr. We are delighted to catch up with Roisin to find out how her love affair with interior design started, discuss her unique and very personal design process,...

Get ready to be WOWed!

Get ready to be WOWed!

One of the many delights in having a showroom in the London Design Centre is that we are at the heart of one of the most innovative and inspirational design spaces in the world. There is always something going on to capture the attention. But, from Monday 5th June until...

Get ready to be WOWed!

One of the many delights in having a showroom in the London Design Centre is that we are at the heart of one of the most innovative and inspirational design spaces in the world. There is always something going on to capture the attention. But, from Monday 5th June until...

Living life in colour with designer Natalie Papier

Living life in colour with designer Natalie Papier

Connection is one of the most important aspects of Wendy Morrison Design. Whether that is connecting with Mother Nature or each other; or making connections through our rugs and designs, sharing stories, artisan craft and traditional methods. We love it when someone feels a sense of connection with our work....

Living life in colour with designer Natalie Papier

Connection is one of the most important aspects of Wendy Morrison Design. Whether that is connecting with Mother Nature or each other; or making connections through our rugs and designs, sharing stories, artisan craft and traditional methods. We love it when someone feels a sense of connection with our work....

The Beauty of Imperfection / Perfect Imperfection within Handmade Rugs

The Beauty of Imperfection / Perfect Imperfection within Handmade Rugs

The beauty of imperfection dates back to early Japanese tradition with the concept of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ – the discovery of beauty within imperfection, impermanence or the incomplete. Celebrating individuality within the handcrafted, irregular and imperfect, Wabi-Sabi has correlation with our very own luxury, artisan rugs. Every handcrafted rug from Wendy Morrison...

The Beauty of Imperfection / Perfect Imperfection within Handmade Rugs

The beauty of imperfection dates back to early Japanese tradition with the concept of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ – the discovery of beauty within imperfection, impermanence or the incomplete. Celebrating individuality within the handcrafted, irregular and imperfect, Wabi-Sabi has correlation with our very own luxury, artisan rugs. Every handcrafted rug from Wendy Morrison...

Inspired by Kate Watson-Smyth - our bedroom rug story

Inspired by Kate Watson-Smyth - our bedroom rug story

Secret Garden designer bedroom rug A bedroom rug can lay the foundations to create a restful room and sanctuary – a place to escape the modern world of technology and somewhere to rest. And so, our bedroom rug story begins… Wendy offered to create a designer bedroom rug for Kate...

Inspired by Kate Watson-Smyth - our bedroom rug story

Secret Garden designer bedroom rug A bedroom rug can lay the foundations to create a restful room and sanctuary – a place to escape the modern world of technology and somewhere to rest. And so, our bedroom rug story begins… Wendy offered to create a designer bedroom rug for Kate...

Magnolia Mood Board

Magnolia Mood Board

The Magnolia Rug Story Magnolia is a honey based rug adorned with branches teeming with magnolia flowers in shimmering viscose. It is one of 5 stunning designs from Wendy’s Orient Collection. Magnolia Magnolias are beautiful flowers associated with symbols of nobility, perseverance, dignity and love of nature. They are soft...

Magnolia Mood Board

The Magnolia Rug Story Magnolia is a honey based rug adorned with branches teeming with magnolia flowers in shimmering viscose. It is one of 5 stunning designs from Wendy’s Orient Collection. Magnolia Magnolias are beautiful flowers associated with symbols of nobility, perseverance, dignity and love of nature. They are soft...

Mandela Viscose Mood Board

Mandela Viscose Mood Board

Mandela Viscose has a light grey base in soft wool which is adorned with sparkling viscose foliage. The colourful bird perching on a branch and the handful of butterflies that are delicately positioned add subtle interest, making this a neutral rug with a difference. This beautiful, natured inspired rug, like...

Mandela Viscose Mood Board

Mandela Viscose has a light grey base in soft wool which is adorned with sparkling viscose foliage. The colourful bird perching on a branch and the handful of butterflies that are delicately positioned add subtle interest, making this a neutral rug with a difference. This beautiful, natured inspired rug, like...

Deco Diamond Mood Board

Deco Diamond Mood Board

The Deco Diamond Story “Architectural detailing from the Art Deco period inspired my geometric rug.  Deco emphasised geometric forms, spheres, polygons, rectangles, zig zags, chevrons and sunburst motifs, most commonly arranged in symmetrical patterns in rich, bold colours” Wendy. Wendy Morrison Deco Diamond Rug Our Deco Diamond rug is a...

Deco Diamond Mood Board

The Deco Diamond Story “Architectural detailing from the Art Deco period inspired my geometric rug.  Deco emphasised geometric forms, spheres, polygons, rectangles, zig zags, chevrons and sunburst motifs, most commonly arranged in symmetrical patterns in rich, bold colours” Wendy. Wendy Morrison Deco Diamond Rug Our Deco Diamond rug is a...