Simon Houlding Upholstery
Pale blue damask linen swatch with cream and grey detailing

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Colefax and Fowler

Amadore Old Blue

Oriana FabricF4631-03

Amadore Old Blue shows a quietly faded blue ground with a refined damask pattern worked in pale ivory and misty grey. The overall effect is light, fresh and gently antique rather than strong or saturated.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this fabric has the natural, slightly dry texture that shows through the design and keeps the surface looking relaxed. The pattern repeats at approximately V 55cm and H 44cm, with a medium-scale damask that reads clearly without feeling heavy. In Old Blue, the colouring is softly bleached and cool, with the decorative motifs picked out in chalky cream and grey-blue outlines. The 134cm approximate width makes it practical for furnishing schemes where the pattern needs to be balanced across larger drops or upholstery runs. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use Old Blue on elegant chairs, headboards or curtains where you want pattern but still want the room to feel airy. It pairs especially well with limed wood, soft white paint and muted brass for a calm, collected look.

A pale, airy blue that brings a calm, refined lift to classic interiors.

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