Simon Houlding Upholstery
Vertical taupe and cream stripes on a smooth cotton fabric swatch

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Jane Churchill

Alda Stripe Taupe

Linhope FabricJ876F-01

Alda Stripe Taupe pairs soft cream grounds with slender taupe bands for a clean, quietly tailored look. The stripe reads calm and understated, with a gentle warmth that keeps it from feeling stark.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% cotton, Alda Stripe Taupe is a fabric with a 136cm approx width and a horizontal repeat of 15cm approx, giving the stripe a measured, orderly rhythm. In this colourway, the taupe bands sit softly against the paler ground, creating a muted contrast rather than a sharp one. The surface appears smooth and finely woven, so the design feels crisp without looking glossy or heavy. It is a versatile textile that can bring a composed, classic note to interiors while remaining easy to live with.

How to use it

Use this taupe stripe on an armchair, bench cushion, or Roman blind where the neat rhythm can be seen clearly. Its subdued tone pairs well with oak, linen, and warm stone finishes for a calm, tailored room.

A restrained taupe stripe that works neatly on tailored upholstery or relaxed curtains.

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Pairs well with

A pattern needs somewhere for the eye to rest, so these are the plains and textures that sit beside Alda Stripe Taupe without fighting it. Mixed across the houses we hold, which is the part a single supplier's book cannot do.

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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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