Pale old-blue wallcovering with a fine, softly mottled linen-like surface

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Colefax and Fowler

Hector Wallcovering Old Blue

Name: Hector Wallcovering Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: W7022-07

Naturals IV WallpaperW7022-07

Hector Wallcovering Old Blue has a very pale, cool blue tone that reads almost misted white in the photograph. Its quiet surface is enlivened by a fine, linen-like vertical texture rather than a bold visible motif.

pale muted old blue plain none relaxed wallpaper

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About this fabric

This Colefax and Fowler wallcovering is made from 100% linen, giving the surface a softly natural, lightly irregular appearance. The Old Blue colourway is subdued and airy, with a cool blue cast that becomes especially delicate across the light ground. The design has an approximately 0cm vertical repeat and 2cm horizontal repeat, so the visible effect remains close to a plain textured background. Fine tonal variation across the swatch adds depth without disturbing its calm, understated character.

How to use it

Pair this pale, cool old blue with chalky whites, bleached timber and soft grey upholstery for a tranquil room scheme. It also works as a gentle counterpoint to warmer oak or muted natural linen.

Use this softly faded blue wallcovering to bring a cool, calm backdrop to bedrooms, studies or light-filled sitting rooms.

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