Red House is a structure of remarkable architectural and social significance since it is the sole house commissioned, built, and lived in by William Morris, the creator of the Arts & Crafts movement.
It was designed by Philip Webb and finished in 1860, and Edward Burne-Jones called it “the most beautiful spot on earth.” The rooms of Red House provide a unique perspective on William and Janey’s lives and the founding of Morris & Co.
Original features and furnishings by Morris and Philip Webb, stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones, and needlework by Jane and Elizabeth Burden are among the highlights of Red House. They add up to an interesting and gratifying location to visit when combined with the strong buildings and landscaping meant to ‘clothe the home.’
