Pale aqua floral fabric swatch with pink, coral and blue motifs

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Colefax and Fowler

Dianthus Aqua

Name: Dianthus Aqua
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4849-01

Marius FabricF4849-01

Dianthus Aqua shows a pale aqua ground lifted by embroidered-looking florals in pink, coral, gold and soft blue. The overall effect is fresh and decorative, with the repeating botanical motif clearly defined against the cool background.

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

From the Marius collection by Colefax and Fowler, Dianthus Aqua is a patterned fabric with a large vertical repeat of approximately 76cm and a horizontal repeat of approximately 65cm, so it is best planned with care when matching across wider spans. The cloth is 130cm wide and made from 37% viscose, 32% linen, 26% cotton and 5% polyester, giving the surface a balanced woven handle rather than a flat printed look. In this colourway, the aqua ground reads soft and slightly misty, which keeps the pink and coral flower heads looking bright without becoming brash. The cooler blue-green background also lets the gold and sage stems sit gently into the design, making the pattern feel elegant and lightly traditional.

How to use it

Pair Dianthus Aqua with chalky paintwork, pale timber and simple trims to keep the aqua ground luminous. It works especially well in a room that needs pattern and colour without losing an airy, smart feel.

Use it for statement curtains or a formal occasional chair to let the aqua ground keep the embroidery-like motifs feeling fresh.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 37% Viscose, 32% Linen, 26% Cotton, 5% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 76cm / H 65cm approx
Width: 130cm approx

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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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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