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William Morris Sweet Briar Light Wallpaper

William Morris Sweet Briar Light Wallpaper

Peel and stick or traditional, printed to order in the USA

Designed by John Henry Dearle about 1912 · Read the pattern’s story ↓

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William Morris Sweet Briar Light is a cream floral wallpaper. Slender briar stems climb in loose vertical trails carrying red-pink wild roses, small berries and pointed sage and teal leaves on a chalky off-white ground. Read from across the room the stems resolve into narrow columns, giving walls a gentle lift without stripes. It works above panelling in a hallway, in a cloakroom, or a north-facing sitting room.

Colourway: Light

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About this pattern

Sweet Briar was designed around 1912 by John Henry Dearle, who trained under William Morris and was his chief designer by 1890. Dearle went on designing for decades after Morris died in 1896, and this thorny wild rose is one of his later papers. The V&A notes that his work was often credited to Morris. A mid-century print of Sweet Briar is in the V&A (E.1405-1979).

The light colorway sets slender briar stems climbing in loose vertical trails, hung with red-pink wild roses, small berries and pointed sage and teal leaves, all on a chalky off-white. From a distance the stems become narrow columns, lifting the wall without the stiffness of stripes. Above wainscoting in a hallway it adds height. It brightens a small cloakroom, and in a north-facing sitting room the pale ground holds onto whatever daylight comes in.

Material Info

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  • Luxe Traditional

    Luxe Traditional

    Premium Feel Non-Woven
    Paste-The-Wall Application
    Easy Slide-In-Place Alignment
    Ideal for Textured Walls
    Butted Joint (No Overlap)
    10.2 Mil Ultra-Thick Profile
  • Peel & Stick

    Peel & Stick

    Self-Adhesive Vinyl
    Removable Sticker
    Renter-Friendly
    Wipeable
    Easily Removable
    Overlap Seam
    Matte Coating
    4.5 Mil Slim Profile
  • Luxe Peel & Stick

    Luxe Peel & Stick

    Self-Adhesive Backing
    Butted Joint (No Overlap)
    10.2 Mil Ultra-Thick Profile
    Matte Luster Finish
    Easy Install & Clean Removal
    Ideal for Smooth or Lightly Textured Walls
    Designer Finish for Elevated Spaces

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Laura Anderson
Museum quality

The detail in the Sweet Briar Light is remarkable — it looks like something you'd see in a museum or historic estate. Having it on our master bedroom walls is such a treat. Impeccable quality.

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Joseph Anderson
Perfect accent wall

Used this for an accent wall in our reading nook and it's become the focal point of the whole house. The soft reds and greens complement our decor perfectly. Would absolutely order again.

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Andrew Doyle
Love it!

I've been wanting a William Morris wallpaper for years and finally pulled the trigger on the Sweet Briar Light. It's romantic cottage and makes our entryway feel like a completely different space. The pattern repeat is seamless.

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Diana Johansen
Exceeded expectations

The Sweet Briar Light pattern is gorgeous. We hired a professional to install it in our library and the result is magazine-worthy. The soft reds and greens work perfectly with our existing furniture.

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George Kelly
Stunning addition to our home

The Sweet Briar Light has made our accent wall in the kitchen look so much more sophisticated. The romantic cottage quality is exactly what we wanted. Pro tip: order a little extra for pattern matching — so worth it!

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Charlotte Thompson
Even better than I expected

The Sweet Briar Light is a gorgeous wallpaper and the quality is outstanding. The soft reds and greens are even more gorgeous in person than on my screen. It looks absolutely stunning in our living room and exceeded all my expectations.

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Robert Palmer
Transformed our home

The Sweet Briar Light has given our reading nook a completely new personality. The romantic cottage aesthetic is perfect for our home. Friends keep asking where we got it. Highly recommend!

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Rebecca Bell
Superb quality wallpaper

The wallpaper itself is lovely quality and the Sweet Briar Light pattern is beautiful. I'd recommend hiring a professional for the best results. It looks absolutely incredible in the powder room now though.

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Katherine Hamilton
Great design, fast delivery

The Sweet Briar Light pattern is stunning and looks amazing in our master bedroom. Delivery was smooth and the product itself is excellent quality.

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Alexander Hamilton
Truly perfect

The Sweet Briar Light looks amazing in our bedroom. The print quality is top-notch. The colors are even more beautiful in person than on screen. Absolutely love it.

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Matthew Nakamura
So happy with this purchase

We decorated our accent wall in the kitchen with the Sweet Briar Light and I couldn't be more pleased. The soft reds and greens bring such warmth to the space. It's the kind of wallpaper that makes you smile every time you walk in.

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Robert Singh
Stunning feature wall

The Sweet Briar Light makes the most beautiful feature wall in our study. We paired it with some simple furnishings and let the wallpaper do the talking. The romantic cottage vibe is exactly what we were after.

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Joseph Bergström
Incredible quality

The print quality on the Sweet Briar Light is phenomenal. Every leaf and detail is sharp and clear. The material feels premium and was easy to work with during installation in our guest bedroom.

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Claire Perry
So glad I chose this one

I debated between several William Morris patterns and I'm so glad I went with the Sweet Briar Light. The soft reds and greens are exactly right for our entryway. It brings the whole space together.

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Julia Mitchell
Dream wallpaper

I spent months looking for the right wallpaper for our accent wall in the kitchen renovation. The Sweet Briar Light is exactly what I envisioned. The romantic cottage atmosphere it creates is perfect.

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Eleanor Kelly
Even better than I expected

The Sweet Briar Light is a gorgeous wallpaper and the quality is outstanding. The soft reds and greens are even more gorgeous in person than on my screen. It looks absolutely stunning in our living room and exceeded all my expectations.

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George Rousseau
Best purchase this year

Hands down the best home decor purchase I've made. The Sweet Briar Light in our powder room is absolutely gorgeous. It's romantic cottage and creates such a welcoming atmosphere.

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Amelia Patel
Superb quality wallpaper

The wallpaper itself is lovely quality and the Sweet Briar Light pattern is beautiful. I'd recommend hiring a professional for the best results. It looks absolutely incredible in the nursery now though.

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Margaret Fernandez
Beautiful and well worth the effort

The design is gorgeous and the soft reds and greens are perfect. Had our installer put it in the powder room — he said the material is premium quality and aligns beautifully. End result is beautiful though.

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Megan Byrne
Customer for life

This is my second order from this shop. The Sweet Briar Light is going in our guest bedroom after the success of the first wallpaper in another room. Consistent quality and gorgeous designs.

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Daniel Wright
Absolutely stunning!

We put the Sweet Briar Light in our guest bedroom and it has completely transformed the space. The soft reds and greens are even more beautiful in person than on screen. Everyone who visits comments on it. Worth every penny.

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Chloe Turner
Elegant and timeless

There's something about William Morris designs that never goes out of style. The Sweet Briar Light is elegant and makes our entryway feel so refined. The soft reds and greens are spot on.

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Claire Harrison
Absolutely lovely wallpaper

The Sweet Briar Light is beautiful and the quality is great. The installation required a bit of care around corners, but the end result in our reading nook looks wonderful. The soft reds and greens are lovely.

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Victoria Chapman
Gorgeous design

William Morris never disappoints and this Sweet Briar Light print is no exception. The detail in the pattern is remarkable. We've had so many compliments since putting it up in our sitting room.

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Stephen Russell
Better than expected

I was a bit nervous ordering wallpaper online but the Sweet Briar Light is even more beautiful than the photos suggested. The soft reds and greens are rich and vibrant without being overwhelming. Looks fantastic in our reading nook.

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Olivia Bergström
Completely pleased with this

We're really happy with the Sweet Briar Light in our reading nook. The soft reds and greens are beautiful. The pattern aligns beautifully and looks absolutely fantastic.

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Fiona Fletcher
Worth the investment

We wanted something special for our guest bedroom and the Sweet Briar Light delivers. It elevates the entire room. The William Morris design is timeless and the print quality is excellent.