Close-up of oatmeal beige linen-blend fabric with a fine plain weave

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Colefax and Fowler

Studley Oatmeal

Byram Linens FabricF4504-03

Studley Oatmeal has a quiet, natural look, with a finely textured surface that reads as softly mottled oatmeal beige. Its small-scale weave gives the colour a gentle depth without introducing a visible pattern.

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Woven in 90% linen and 10% polyamide, Studley Oatmeal has the reassuring body of a classic furnishing cloth with a slightly crisp, lightly nubby handle. The 137cm approximate width makes it practical for a wide range of interior projects, while the vertical and horizontal repeat of 0cm / 0cm approx confirms a plain effect. Visually, the shade sits in a warm beige range with a muted, chalky softness that feels calm rather than yellow. The tight weave catches the light subtly, giving the surface a dry, refined texture that suits an understated scheme. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √CM are supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use this oatmeal tone to soften tailored upholstery, slipcovers or relaxed drapery where you want a light, natural backdrop. It pairs especially well with pale timber, stone and deeper earthy accents.

A calm neutral with a crisp linen texture that works beautifully across soft furnishings.

Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

Half Harbour Grey

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To stand against it

Gargoyle

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