William Morris Wallpapers and Period Features in a Swedish Family Home

At the very end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Sävedalen (a suburb of Gothenburg) stands a beautiful villa built in 1910. The family home is one of the oldest homes in the neighborhood, standing on a solid stone foundation.

The early 20th-century house features many original features, such as original windows fitted with removable winter arches, mirrored doors, moldings, fireplaces, and classic joinery. Thoughtful renovations have added modern comfort, while always respecting the villa’s early-20th-century character.

The living spaces are generous and welcoming. The voluminous living room is flooded with light from windows in three directions, and when evening falls, the centrally placed tiled stove becomes a natural gathering point.

The living room walls are covered with William Morris “Arbutus” wallpaper.

The period character is paired with modern Scandinavian furniture. The large rug and layered textiles add a cozy vibe to the room.

The inner hall that connects the living room and dining room opens onto a glass veranda, bathed in sunlight. Double doors lead out to the garden terrace, making this room the perfect connection between the indoor spaces and the outdoors.

The dining room opens seamlessly toward the kitchen, forming a social heart where long dinners, celebrations, and everyday moments unfold with ease. Exposed wooden beams frame the transition between rooms, adding warmth and rhythm to the open plan.

The kitchen itself balances rustic charm with contemporary functionality. A wood-burning stove lends character, while modern appliances are elegantly integrated into solid cabinetry with classic mirror-front doors.

The kitchen island and window seat invite conversation and shared cooking, with space for bar stools and a built-in bench where guests can linger with a glass of wine as meals take shape.

Black stone worktops, handcrafted details, and subtle contrasts in materials create a kitchen that feels both timeless and alive.

The entry hall features a beautiful tiled floor in a red-and-white Victorian pattern. The walls, including the moldings and tongue-and-groove paneling, are painted a deep green.

Upstairs, the home shifts into a more private rhythm, continuing the deep green palette of the entry hall.

Three bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged around an upper hall that now serves as a library and study, complete with built-in bookshelves and space for a desk beneath southern skylights.

The master bedroom is decorated in the Willow Bough wallpaper by William Morris. The room opens up to a spacious dressing room.

The upstairs bathroom features a freestanding bath. The walls are covered with white and bronze-colored tiles, and the floor is covered with bronze-colored tiles with underfloor heating. 

A passage connects the upper hall with the two other bedrooms and a dressing room. The smallest bedroom, now a children’s room, is decorated with the wonderful “In the Woods” wallpaper by Fleur Harris.

The other bedroom is decorated with the “Blackthorn” wallpaper by William Morris.

One of the larger plots in the area, the garden enjoys sun throughout the day and is thoughtfully divided into a series of green “rooms” by hedges, fences, and an old stone wall with a picturesque gate.

Gravel paths crunch softly underfoot, mature apple trees yield generous harvests, and perennials bloom in succession from spring through autumn. A majestic rhododendron provides year-round structure, while climbing plants envelop a charming pavilion.

The house is listed for sale at Alvhem – styling by GreyDeco and photography by Peter Pousard.