Journal

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

Artistry of Japanese dress inspires Kimono Gold

Artistry of Japanese dress inspires Kimono Gold

Wendy has had a decade-long fascination with the kimono. She is inspired by the look, feel and creative process behind the Japanese style of dress, as well as its history and cultural significance. That passion and inspiration have come together beautifully in her newest creation, KIMONO GOLD a stunning hand-tufted...

Artistry of Japanese dress inspires Kimono Gold

Wendy has had a decade-long fascination with the kimono. She is inspired by the look, feel and creative process behind the Japanese style of dress, as well as its history and cultural significance. That passion and inspiration have come together beautifully in her newest creation, KIMONO GOLD a stunning hand-tufted...

Arc en Ciel tells a colourful story of hope and positivity

Arc en Ciel tells a colourful story of hope and positivity

Arc en Ciel, the newest addition to the Wendy Morrison family, is the result of living with a global pandemic. Wendy’s love of and need for colour shine through in this vibrant design, which is bright, beautiful and tells a joyful story of hope. Designed during lockdown, the hand-knotted wool...

Arc en Ciel tells a colourful story of hope and positivity

Arc en Ciel, the newest addition to the Wendy Morrison family, is the result of living with a global pandemic. Wendy’s love of and need for colour shine through in this vibrant design, which is bright, beautiful and tells a joyful story of hope. Designed during lockdown, the hand-knotted wool...

Exploring the custom rug journey

Exploring the custom rug journey

Our aim at Wendy Morrison Design is to create rugs that our customers absolutely adore. We want you to find a rug that makes your home feel special and complete, and adds a little bit of joy every time you look at it. But what happens when you find the...

Exploring the custom rug journey

Our aim at Wendy Morrison Design is to create rugs that our customers absolutely adore. We want you to find a rug that makes your home feel special and complete, and adds a little bit of joy every time you look at it. But what happens when you find the...

Following a natural path

Following a natural path

You might not be too familiar with the term, but biophilic design is at the heart of living well and being inspired by the natural world, and it has been part of the Wendy Morrison Design ethos since our earliest days. The word biophilia originates from the Greek ‘bio’ meaning...

Following a natural path

You might not be too familiar with the term, but biophilic design is at the heart of living well and being inspired by the natural world, and it has been part of the Wendy Morrison Design ethos since our earliest days. The word biophilia originates from the Greek ‘bio’ meaning...

Rugs - the natural starting point for room design

Rugs - the natural starting point for room design

When we are asked about how a rug might best fit into a new decor scheme, our advice is always to start with the rug. Starting point Choose a rug that you fall in love with, one you don’t want to live without, that will bring joy and happiness every...

Rugs - the natural starting point for room design

When we are asked about how a rug might best fit into a new decor scheme, our advice is always to start with the rug. Starting point Choose a rug that you fall in love with, one you don’t want to live without, that will bring joy and happiness every...

Our new rug Eternity tells the story of eternal life

Our new rug Eternity tells the story of eternal life

As regular readers will know, Wendy’s inspiration for her designs is wide-ranging. Nature and its many connections, Oriental symbolism, chinoiserie, art history and the power of colour are all deep pools of inspiration. Wendy’s newest rug – Eternity – is a beautiful hand-tufted design with a wool base and details...

Our new rug Eternity tells the story of eternal life

As regular readers will know, Wendy’s inspiration for her designs is wide-ranging. Nature and its many connections, Oriental symbolism, chinoiserie, art history and the power of colour are all deep pools of inspiration. Wendy’s newest rug – Eternity – is a beautiful hand-tufted design with a wool base and details...

Tactile Textiles for Comfort and Nurture

Tactile Textiles for Comfort and Nurture

We’ve talked about the practical nature of our rugs before – all of our handcrafted pieces are created for enduring comfort, as well as having individual, beautiful designs – but in the current climate, we’ve been reminded of just how much comfort can come from using soft, tactile textiles in...

Tactile Textiles for Comfort and Nurture

We’ve talked about the practical nature of our rugs before – all of our handcrafted pieces are created for enduring comfort, as well as having individual, beautiful designs – but in the current climate, we’ve been reminded of just how much comfort can come from using soft, tactile textiles in...

Tiger Florals Mood Board

Tiger Florals Mood Board

Tiger Florals mood board by Wendy Morrison Our interiors allow us to be creative, to express ourselves through a careful selection of pieces that appeal to our senses. At Wendy Morrison Design, we truly believe that our personal spaces should bring us joy – with colours, textures and patterns that...

Tiger Florals Mood Board

Tiger Florals mood board by Wendy Morrison Our interiors allow us to be creative, to express ourselves through a careful selection of pieces that appeal to our senses. At Wendy Morrison Design, we truly believe that our personal spaces should bring us joy – with colours, textures and patterns that...

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...

Storytelling is at the heart of Eternal Toile, our new hand knotted rug

Storytelling is at the heart of Eternal Toile, our new hand knotted rug

Eternal Toile has been mentioned in this journal before, but this is the first time we have been able to share the finished story. It has taken a long time to get this design to work. Wendy admits the ideas behind it have been in her head for years, but...

Storytelling is at the heart of Eternal Toile, our new hand knotted rug

Eternal Toile has been mentioned in this journal before, but this is the first time we have been able to share the finished story. It has taken a long time to get this design to work. Wendy admits the ideas behind it have been in her head for years, but...

Glamour in the home

Glamour in the home

Creating the WOW factor We’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of glamour lately – glamorous is a word often used to describe our rugs. The dictionary definition of something glamorous is that it is more attractive, exciting or interesting than the ordinary or the everyday, which is exactly...

Glamour in the home

Creating the WOW factor We’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of glamour lately – glamorous is a word often used to describe our rugs. The dictionary definition of something glamorous is that it is more attractive, exciting or interesting than the ordinary or the everyday, which is exactly...

An exotic revival: meet Tiger Florals

An exotic revival: meet Tiger Florals

Introducing our latest feline rug, Tiger Florals. A hand-tufted designer rug with a free-spirited flavour. An ode to Tony Duquette’s maximalist style, she’s full of personality and artistic expression. Understated glamour just got interesting. Majestic jungle vibes Let’s take your mind to the magic of the Indian jungle. That’s where...

An exotic revival: meet Tiger Florals

Introducing our latest feline rug, Tiger Florals. A hand-tufted designer rug with a free-spirited flavour. An ode to Tony Duquette’s maximalist style, she’s full of personality and artistic expression. Understated glamour just got interesting. Majestic jungle vibes Let’s take your mind to the magic of the Indian jungle. That’s where...

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...

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...

Leopard: a favourite neutral

Leopard: a favourite neutral

Leopard Gold rug Leopard is a neutral. A neutral that’s super versatile and pairs well with everything from deep colours and florals to black and subtle pinks. It also happens to bring a hint of the wild and nature to your home, which is never a bad thing. Yes, it’s...

Leopard: a favourite neutral

Leopard Gold rug Leopard is a neutral. A neutral that’s super versatile and pairs well with everything from deep colours and florals to black and subtle pinks. It also happens to bring a hint of the wild and nature to your home, which is never a bad thing. Yes, it’s...

Jungle rugs inspired by wanderlust

Jungle rugs inspired by wanderlust

Dreaming of lands afar and the wildlife to match? Us too. Wanderlust is forever with us. Travel enlivens the imagination and encapsulates our love of nature. Not only that, but it also plays a defining role in several of our jungle rugs. Of course, you don’t need to travel to...

Jungle rugs inspired by wanderlust

Dreaming of lands afar and the wildlife to match? Us too. Wanderlust is forever with us. Travel enlivens the imagination and encapsulates our love of nature. Not only that, but it also plays a defining role in several of our jungle rugs. Of course, you don’t need to travel to...

Every rug tells a story: chinoiserie rugs

Every rug tells a story: chinoiserie rugs

Flowers of Virtue chinoiserie rug First of all, it’s a story of our love for design, creative inspiration and exceptional craftsmanship. You’ll find nothing ordinary here. Each chinoiserie rug is the antithesis of everyday home décor. Styles are created with meaning, always. Detail by detail, colour by colour, each design...

Every rug tells a story: chinoiserie rugs

Flowers of Virtue chinoiserie rug First of all, it’s a story of our love for design, creative inspiration and exceptional craftsmanship. You’ll find nothing ordinary here. Each chinoiserie rug is the antithesis of everyday home décor. Styles are created with meaning, always. Detail by detail, colour by colour, each design...

Our commitment to responsible trading

Our commitment to responsible trading

  There’s something you should know about Wendy Morrison Design. We take our responsibility for ethical trading very seriously and care deeply about the kind of environment our rugs are made in. It’s a stance that’s at the heart of our business. First of all, we design luxury rugs that...

Our commitment to responsible trading

  There’s something you should know about Wendy Morrison Design. We take our responsibility for ethical trading very seriously and care deeply about the kind of environment our rugs are made in. It’s a stance that’s at the heart of our business. First of all, we design luxury rugs that...

Secret Garden rug mood board

Secret Garden rug mood board

Secret Garden rug mood board by Wendy Morrison The right décor can transform your home into a personal sanctuary – somewhere that gives you the feeling of peace and joy. Re-imagining your space can also fulfil the need for creative expression; something we’re very passionate about at Wendy Morrison Design....

Secret Garden rug mood board

Secret Garden rug mood board by Wendy Morrison The right décor can transform your home into a personal sanctuary – somewhere that gives you the feeling of peace and joy. Re-imagining your space can also fulfil the need for creative expression; something we’re very passionate about at Wendy Morrison Design....

The Longevity Rug Story

The Longevity Rug Story

If we could add a touch of gold to everything, we’d be quite happy. Gold reminds us of decadence and glamour. Our Longevity designer rug marries soft golds, pinks, black and warm neutrals in perfect harmony. A rug for all seasons, its creation began with the Chinese symbols of longevity...

The Longevity Rug Story

If we could add a touch of gold to everything, we’d be quite happy. Gold reminds us of decadence and glamour. Our Longevity designer rug marries soft golds, pinks, black and warm neutrals in perfect harmony. A rug for all seasons, its creation began with the Chinese symbols of longevity...

Creating calm in the bedroom with feng shui

Creating calm in the bedroom with feng shui

Secret Garden Wendy Morrison Design rug in bedroom Let’s talk bedrooms. The space that allows us to revive and relax. It’s also the place where we spend so much time, even if you just count sleeping. Dreams have some interesting facts on this: we spend as much as 26 years...

Creating calm in the bedroom with feng shui

Secret Garden Wendy Morrison Design rug in bedroom Let’s talk bedrooms. The space that allows us to revive and relax. It’s also the place where we spend so much time, even if you just count sleeping. Dreams have some interesting facts on this: we spend as much as 26 years...

Colour therapy - the joy of colourful rugs

Colour therapy - the joy of colourful rugs

  We’re not afraid of colour here at Wendy Morrison Design – colour and pattern are our joie de vivre. In typical British fashion, the weather might be unpredictable and it could be raining cats and dogs outside. It doesn’t matter. With colour in our homes, we’re already in a...

Colour therapy - the joy of colourful rugs

  We’re not afraid of colour here at Wendy Morrison Design – colour and pattern are our joie de vivre. In typical British fashion, the weather might be unpredictable and it could be raining cats and dogs outside. It doesn’t matter. With colour in our homes, we’re already in a...

Our love affair with Tencel for designer rugs

Our love affair with Tencel for designer rugs

Dreams of the Jungle It started with a crush on protecting our environment. We believe that décor should work in harmony with and be inspired by the beautiful world we live in. Then we met Tencel and happily it was a match made to last. Tencel is a material that...

Our love affair with Tencel for designer rugs

Dreams of the Jungle It started with a crush on protecting our environment. We believe that décor should work in harmony with and be inspired by the beautiful world we live in. Then we met Tencel and happily it was a match made to last. Tencel is a material that...

Nature's Calling: The Birdsong Chinoiserie Rug Collection

Nature's Calling: The Birdsong Chinoiserie Rug Collection

It’s often all about the birds here at Wendy Morrison Design. Yes, we’re talking about the bold, beautiful, exotic birdlife that frequently adorns our designer rugs. The aptly named Birdsong collection is just that; a celebration of birdlife in an oasis of nature. A chinoiserie rug collection that evokes the...

Nature's Calling: The Birdsong Chinoiserie Rug Collection

It’s often all about the birds here at Wendy Morrison Design. Yes, we’re talking about the bold, beautiful, exotic birdlife that frequently adorns our designer rugs. The aptly named Birdsong collection is just that; a celebration of birdlife in an oasis of nature. A chinoiserie rug collection that evokes the...

Shanghai Blossom rug mood board

Shanghai Blossom rug mood board

If you love colour, you’ll fall for our Shanghai Blossom rug. Inspired by a vibrant Japanese kimono, the Shanghai Blossom rug has a stunning multi-colour herringbone design that showcases Wendy’s love of eclectic interior style. Shimmering gold viscose details and floral charm adorn this rug. Chrysanthemums, lotus flowers, plum blossom...

Shanghai Blossom rug mood board

If you love colour, you’ll fall for our Shanghai Blossom rug. Inspired by a vibrant Japanese kimono, the Shanghai Blossom rug has a stunning multi-colour herringbone design that showcases Wendy’s love of eclectic interior style. Shimmering gold viscose details and floral charm adorn this rug. Chrysanthemums, lotus flowers, plum blossom...