Simon Houlding Upholstery
Close-up of soft natural cream linen with fine plain weave and matte texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Flynn Natural

Flynn Linen FabricF4890-06

Flynn Natural is a quietly understated linen with a soft natural cream tone and a fine, even weave. The surface reads calm and pared back, with just enough texture to keep the plain design feeling warm and tactile.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Flynn Natural has a clean plain appearance with no visible repeat, letting the subtle texture do the work. The colour is a gentle cream-beige that sits warm rather than stark, and the weave catches the light with a soft, dry matte finish. At approximately 139cm wide, it is a versatile furnishing cloth for both curtains and upholstery. The relaxed handle and natural slub-like texture give it an easy, lived-in character without feeling rustic.

How to use it

Use Flynn Natural to soften a scheme with oak, chalky whites and pale stone, or pair it with deeper neutrals for a calmer contrast. Its warm cream tone is especially effective when you want light to feel diffused rather than bright.

A quietly elegant linen that works beautifully as soft upholstery or relaxed curtains.

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