Simon Houlding Upholstery
Creamy linen-look fabric with soft sheen and flowing tonal folds

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Fryett's Fabrics

Alchemy Linen

Alchemy Fabric

Alchemy Linen shows a warm cream ground with a gentle linen-like sheen and soft tonal movement across the surface. The finish catches the light in flowing highlights, giving the swatch a calm but refined presence.

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as a muted linen cream with beige undertones, lifted by a subtle lustre that gives the fabric a softly polished look. The visible surface has a fine woven texture rather than a flat finish, and the light moves across it in smooth, undulating bands. Composed of 56% cotton and 44% polyester, it balances a natural handle with the practicality of blended fibres. With a width of 140cm and no pattern repeat, it is straightforward to plan for tailored upholstery or elegant curtains. The overall effect is understated and smart, with enough shimmer to brighten a room without becoming glossy.

How to use it

Use Alchemy Linen where you want a pale neutral that still feels dressed, such as a tailored armchair, scheme-led cushions, or full-length curtains. Its warm cream tone works especially well with oak, chalky paint colours, and soft metallic accents.

A softly lustrous cream that brings a refined, light-filled finish to both upholstery and curtains.

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Paint that goes with it

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