Simon Houlding Upholstery
Charcoal-grey soft deep pile with fine pale flecks and dense tactile texture

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Tempest

Silken Serenity Carpet

Tempest is a deeply shaded charcoal-grey carpet with a close, softly textured surface. Fine pale flecks move through the dark ground, giving the colour quiet depth rather than a flat black appearance.

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About this fabric

Catalogued as Soft Deep Pile, Tempest has a dense, tactile surface that reads clearly in this close-up swatch. The colour is a cool charcoal grey, softened by tiny lighter fibres scattered throughout the pile. Its granular texture catches the light unevenly, creating restrained tonal variation across the otherwise dark field. This weighty, plush appearance makes it particularly suited to upholstery-led interiors where a grounded, enveloping finish is wanted.

How to use it

Use Tempest to bring depth to a contemporary room, especially alongside chalky neutrals, pale timber or brushed metal that will lift its cool charcoal tone. Its subtle flecking can also quietly connect darker furniture with lighter architectural finishes.

Use the deep charcoal tone to anchor calm, contemporary schemes, balancing it with pale woods or warm neutral upholstery.

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