Close-up of dark blue-grey woven fabric with fine horizontal striations

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Black Edition

Nuala Orion

Name: Nuala Orion
Brand: Black Edition

Nuala Orion is a deep blue-grey woven textile with a cool, nearly charcoal cast. Its close surface texture is understated, with fine horizontal lines creating gentle tonal variation across the swatch.

deep blue-grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The fabric has an even, tightly woven appearance rather than a visible motif, giving the dark Orion shade a calm, architectural quality. Subtle horizontal striations catch the light softly, preventing the blue-grey ground from reading as flat black. Its visually substantial weave makes it well suited to upholstery. No composition, width, usage or performance specification is supplied for this colourway.

How to use it

Use Nuala Orion on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its cool blue-grey depth can anchor a room. Pair it with chalky whites, pale oak and warm taupe to balance the charcoal undertone.

Use this deep blue-grey weave to bring quiet depth to upholstered seating and contrast with pale timber or warm neutrals.

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