The Romanesque design of a home like that of Samuel Cupples easily accommodated stained glass, medieval-inspired furniture, and the tapestry-inspired images that Morris promoted. Furniture original to ...

Tristan had to design every door frame, windowsill, cornice, and even the look of the plastering (soft and slightly uneven so it would be in keeping with the “period” of the house).

Long Live Eccentric English Design Uninterested in disciplined minimalism, a group of defining interior designers is championing England’s long-held preference for color, wit and wackiness.

Dormy House Hotel, Willersy Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LF Tel: 01386 896147. Rooms at Dormy House start at £265/ room including breakfast.