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Pale old blue floral linen with soft green leaves on a light ground

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Colefax and Fowler

Eloise Old Blue

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Eloise Old Blue has a delicate, painterly floral feel on a clean pale ground, with leaves and stems washed in soft old blue and faded green tones.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this fabric has a natural handle that suits relaxed decorating while still feeling polished enough for more formal rooms. The repeat is generous at approximately V 45cm / H 68cm, giving the floral motif space to breathe across the surface. In this colourway the design reads cool and airy rather than saturated, with the blue leaning slightly greyed and the foliage softened by pale green and silvery shading. At approximately 136cm wide, it offers practical coverage for curtains, cushions, and lighter upholstery uses where a refined botanical pattern is wanted.

How to use it

Use Old Blue in rooms with white-painted woodwork, pale oak, or chalky neutrals to keep the look light and graceful. It is especially pretty for loose covers, curtains, and statement chairs where the faded blue tone can feel calm and collected.

A fresh, airy linen with soft blue-green foliage that works beautifully in calm country interiors.

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