Simon Houlding Upholstery
Cool greige woven fabric with a small taupe angular maze pattern

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Mercury Linen

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Mercury Linen is a cool greige woven fabric marked with a finely drawn, angular maze pattern. Its softly mottled surface gives the pale taupe ground gentle depth while keeping the overall impression light and composed.

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About this fabric

The close-set geometric lines form a small repeating maze, visible in a muted taupe-grey against the lighter greige background. At 330 gsm, the fabric has a substantial mid-weight presence suited to both upholstery and drapery. Its usable width is 137 cm, with a compact 3 cm vertical repeat and 2.8 cm horizontal repeat that allow the pattern to remain controlled across larger areas. The low-contrast colour pairing and fine woven texture give Mercury Linen a tailored, quietly architectural character.

How to use it

Use Mercury Linen on a streamlined armchair, headboard or bench where its cool greige tone can temper warmer timber and leather. It also suits full-length curtains in neutral rooms, where the small angular repeat adds structure without becoming dominant.

A versatile cool greige woven with a discreet angular pattern for tailored upholstery or calm window treatments.

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