Simon Houlding Upholstery
Muted blue wool plaid with cream and rust checks in a soft woven texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Erskine Plaid Old Blue

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Erskine Plaid Old Blue is a quietly tailored tartan with a washed, cloudy blue ground softened by cream and warm rust checks. The wool surface gives the pattern a dry, gently melange look rather than a crisp, glossy finish.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% wool, this Erskine Wools fabric has a substantial, classic feel that suits both upholstery and drapery. The plaid repeats at approximately V 24cm / H 21cm, creating a measured check that reads orderly and country-house smart. In this colourway, the blue ground is cool and muted, while the cream lines and cinnamon-brown overchecks add warmth and definition. The 151cm approximate width makes it practical for larger pieces, and the overall effect is calm, heritage-led, and understated.

How to use it

Use it on an armchair, bench cushion, or full-length curtains where the soft old blue can settle into a pale, timber-filled room. It pairs especially well with aged oak, brushed linen, and muted rust or taupe accents.

A restrained tartan that works beautifully across tailored upholstery or classic curtains.

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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

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To stand against it

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