Close-up of Melrose Zest floral fabric in soft mustard gold with pale botanical outlines

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Ashley Wilde

Melrose Zest

Name: Melrose Zest
Brand: Ashley Wilde
SKU: MELROSE

Melrose Zest shows a small-scale floral/botanical pattern in a warm mustard-gold tone, with pale outline detailing that lifts the design from the ground. The overall effect is sunny but measured, with a refined shimmer rather than a bright citrus look.

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See this fabric on Ashley Wilde's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Woven in 100% polyester and specified for drapes only, Melrose Zest has enough body to hang neatly while still reading as a decorative curtain cloth. The 140 cm width and 10.5 cm vertical repeat make it practical for patterned window treatments, while the 8 cm horizontal repeat keeps the motif tightly rhythmic across the cloth. Visually, the fabric appears as a soft golden-yellow ground with gentle olive warmth and fine pale accents that sketch out the leaf-like forms. At 250 gsm, it suggests a substantial drapery handle rather than a lightweight voile, giving the colourway a calm, tailored presence.

How to use it

Use Melrose Zest on lined curtains or Roman blinds where its warm gold tone can glow against painted timber, aged brass, or natural oak. It works especially well in rooms that need colour without heaviness, bringing a smart botanical note to cream, sage, or tobacco interiors.

A warm mustard-gold botanical that adds quiet richness to tailored curtains.

Ashley Wilde Tatton Park Collection Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Polyester
Country of origin: India
Horizontal repeat: 8 cm
Style: Florals / Botanicals
Suitable for: Drapes Only
Vertical repeat: 10.5 cm
Weight: 250 gsm
Weight (per linear metre): 350 g/m
Width: 140 cm

Specification as published by Ashley Wilde. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Paint that goes with it

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To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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