Simon Houlding Upholstery
Cool Dolphin grey carpet with dense soft pile and fine tonal flecks Cormar

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Dolphin

Riva Carpet

Dolphin is a cool pebble-grey colourway with a dense, softly textured surface. The close-up reveals fine tonal variation throughout the Soft Deep Pile, giving the shade gentle depth rather than a flat grey appearance.

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About this carpet

Catalogued as Carpet in the Soft Deep Pile category, Dolphin has a compact, tactile surface that reads as substantial in the swatch. Its cool grey ground is softened by tiny lighter and darker fibres, creating a naturally mottled finish. The restrained texture adds visual interest without introducing a distinct motif or strong pattern. This is a quietly understated colourway, suited to schemes that need depth while keeping the overall palette calm.

How to use it

Pair Dolphin’s cool pebble-grey tone with chalky whites, pale timber and blue-grey accents for a relaxed, tonal interior. Its dense textured surface can also balance smoother painted or upholstered finishes without adding a bold visual pattern.

Use this cool, softly flecked grey to add quiet texture and depth to an understated scheme.

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