Pale French grey silk fabric with a subtle sheen and fine plain texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Lucerne French Grey

Lucerne French Grey is a calm, luminous silk with a pared-back look and a cool, silvery cast. The surface has a gentle sheen that lets the shade read as light and airy rather than flat.

soft French grey plain none smart drapery

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% silk, this Lucerne Silks colourway has a fine, understated texture and a softly reflective finish that catches the light across the cloth. The image shows a very pale French grey with cool undertones, sitting close to off-white but with enough depth to register as a distinct neutral. With no visible repeat and a width of approximately 138cm, it lends itself to elegant, uninterrupted drops. The overall effect is refined and understated, with the silk’s natural sheen giving the shade a subtle sense of movement. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for reference.

How to use it

Use it for tailored curtains, simple roman blinds or a softly draped interlining layer where the cool grey tone can keep a room feeling bright. It pairs especially well with chalky whites, pale oak and brushed metal finishes.

A quiet, light-reflective silk that softens beautifully into elegant curtains.

Colefax and Fowler Lucerne Silks Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Silk
Width: 138cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 + T 3

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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