Simon Houlding Upholstery
Pale floral linen fabric with soft blue, sage and cream trailing flowers

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Colefax and Fowler

Nerina Old Blue

Olander FabricF4963-01

Nerina Old Blue shows a trailing floral design on a pale, linen-ground background with a cool, softly weathered blue presence.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this 134cm-wide fabric has an approximate vertical repeat of 68cm and a horizontal repeat of 134cm, giving the pattern a generous, flowing rhythm. The Old Blue colourway reads as a misty, restrained blue with aqua undertones, lifted by sage leaves, cream blossoms and touches of muted gold. The linen surface softens the print so the flowers feel airy rather than sharp, with just enough texture to keep the design grounded. It is a relaxed decorative fabric with a fresh, lightly faded character that suits rooms wanting colour without heaviness.

How to use it

Use it for curtains, loose covers or occasional upholstery where the pale blue ground can brighten a room without feeling cold. It works especially well with bleached wood, aged brass and other soft, chalky finishes.

Pair with pale oak and chalky neutrals to let the washed blue florals stay fresh and airy.

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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

Double Ice Floes

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To stand against it

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