A creative collaboration between Philip Webb, Morris & Co and the Beale family, Standen is both a comfortable home, full of artistic flourishes, and a fascinating Arts & Crafts gem.
Enjoy a virtual tour of this Arts & Crafts house. James and Margaret Beale chose an idyllic location with views across the countryside for their rural retreat designed by Philip Webb.
Margaret Beale chose the hand-printed wallpapers for her home, including ‘Trellis’ for the corridors (pictured here), ‘Bachelor’s Button’ for the stairs and ‘Fruit’ for the Billiard Room.
The Drawing Room at Standen is an elegant room, with ‘Sunflower’ wallpaper chosen by Margaret and a ‘Vine’ hanging embroidered by her hand. Webb designed the embossed copper wall lights complete with sunflower design.
Standen has fine examples of Arts and Crafts decor - what will you find?National Trust Images / Andreas von Einsiedel
This cosy room is where the ladies of the Beale family would come to read or embroider. Originally Margaret acquired Morris & Co. ‘Daffodil’ printed wall-hangings for this room, and the built-in bookcase was designed by Philip Webb.
Margaret Beale was a keen gardener, and designed the planting schemes for Standen. The garden today reflects Margaret’s original ideas with a kitchen garden and quarry. Every spring the borders bloom with colour.
