Simon Houlding Upholstery
Cool slate-blue ground with pale dove acanthus leaves and sage highlights

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Acanthus Slate/Dove

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Acanthus Slate/Dove presents a closely drawn acanthus pattern in a cool slate-blue and dove palette. Soft sage and ivory leaf detailing gives the design a gently layered appearance across the cloth.

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About this fabric

The slate-blue ground reads muted and cool, while pale dove leaves, soft sage touches and warm ivory outlines bring definition without a strong contrast. The repeating acanthus foliage has a medium visual scale, with a 27.8 cm vertical repeat and 23 cm horizontal repeat. Weighing 226 gsm and measuring 138 cm in usable width, this fabric has the versatility for both drapery and lighter upholstery applications. The standard length is 40 m.

How to use it

Pair the cool slate blue-grey with chalky whites, pale sage and weathered timber for a quiet botanical interior. Its low-contrast foliage also works well on curtains or an occasional chair where the pattern can be appreciated up close.

Use this cool, softly patterned colourway for curtains, occasional upholstery or a coordinated heritage scheme.

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Paint that goes with it

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