1 Holland Park was the London home of wealthy Greek merchant Alexander Constantine Ionides, and then his youngest son Alexander (Alecco), a family at the centre of the artistic and literary elite of the day. It was the beautiful interior, commissioned from Morris & Company, and other leading figures of the Arts and Crafts Movement, that was of major significance, providing an invaluable record of domestic decoration in the late nineteenth century. From wallpaper and carpets to curtains and chairs, Morris & Company decorated the major rooms of this stunning London residence. This resulted in the Ionides family home becoming the subject of articles and photographic reports, and it is no surprise that the property was known as a ‘showcase of the decorative arts’. There is also a substantial surviving record of correspondence between customer and client, leaving a fascinating record of a Morris & Company commission. However, a lesser-known aspect of this scheme is the delightful Morris & Company ceiling design for the drawing room. The William Morris Society is fortunate to have the original watercolour for this ceiling in its collection, providing a unique insight into the colouring and feel of the interior, now that the house is no longer extant.