Simon Houlding Upholstery
Close-up of soft russet terracotta linen herringbone fabric with fine zigzag texture

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Hector Russet

Hector FabricF4697-22

Hector Russet is a softly coloured herringbone linen with a warm, muted terracotta cast. The fine zigzag weave gives the surface a dry, tailored look that feels calm rather than rustic.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Hector has a natural, lightly textured handle that suits both furnishings and window treatments. This Russet colourway reads as a dusty terracotta with pink-brown warmth, and the narrow herringbone brings a subtle directional rhythm across the cloth. The repeat is a very small horizontal 2cm approx, so the pattern stays understated and refined rather than bold. At 139cm approx wide, it is a versatile fabric for upholstery, cushions or curtains where a gentle warm tone is needed. The Q 8 + T 3 care code and √BM fire rating are useful practical details for made-to-measure schemes.

How to use it

Pair this muted russet with oak, aged brass and chalky neutrals for a layered scheme with warmth. It also works well as a tonal contrast against cream walls or deeper clay accents.

A quiet russet herringbone that brings warmth without overwhelming a room.

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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

Pale Umber

Zoffany · #c9b9aa

To stand against it

Eating Room Red

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