Simon Houlding Upholstery
Large floral linen fabric with pale blue, mint and ochre tree pattern on ivory ground

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Colefax and Fowler

Belvedere Old Blue

Ellerdine FabricF4717-01

Belvedere Old Blue shows a delicate tree-and-flower pattern in a pale, powdery blue palette with gentle hints of mint, ochre and cream. The washed linen ground keeps the look light and airy rather than vivid.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this fabric has the natural matte character and relaxed handle you would expect from a decorative linen. The repeat is approx. V 81cm / H 134cm, with the design spreading across the width in a large, balanced pattern. In Old Blue, the motif reads as softly faded and slightly chalky, with blue stems and blooms tempered by warm biscuit and pale sage accents on an ivory ground. The overall effect is refined and serene, making the pattern feel detailed without becoming heavy.

How to use it

Use this colourway where you want a fresh, light classical note: full-length curtains, relaxed Roman blinds, or cushioned seating in a pale scheme. It sits especially well with white-painted joinery, weathered woods and soft grey-blue upholstery.

A graceful pastel palette that feels airy on curtains and elegant upholstery accents.

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