Simon Houlding Upholstery
Pale natural fabric with muted greige flowers, leafy stems and fine horizontal woven texture

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Downham Natural

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Downham Natural has a pale natural ground layered with softly defined greige flowers, curling stems and leaves. Fine horizontal threads show through the surface, giving the light colourway a gently woven depth.

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About this fabric

The floral design is tonal rather than high-contrast, with warm ivory and muted greige outlines creating a calm, softly aged appearance. Large open blooms sit alongside smaller flowers, buds and elongated leaves across the 30.5cm vertical and 25.2cm horizontal repeat. At 226gsm and 137cm usable width, this mid-weight fabric is suited to both upholstery and drapery applications. The subtle horizontal weave remains visible beneath the botanical pattern, adding texture without disrupting the delicate natural palette.

How to use it

Use Downham Natural where its pale warm ground can brighten a room, such as an occasional chair, relaxed blind or full-length curtain. Combine it with chalky neutrals, warm timber and deeper greige accents to draw out the muted floral detailing.

Pair the warm natural ground and muted greige florals with softly textured upholstery or light-filtering curtains.

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