Simon Houlding Upholstery
Muted brown check fabric with fine burgundy grid lines and heathered weave Porter & Stone

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Bamburgh Heather

Misc Fabric

Bamburgh Heather is a softly tailored check in warm heathered browns, crossed with slim burgundy lines. The overall effect is understated and autumnal, with a woven look that feels grounded rather than bold.

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About this fabric

This Porter & Stone fabric is composed of 78% Polyester and 22% Cotton, with a 140cm width and a 9cm pattern repeat. The check is built from a tan-brown ground with a slightly mottled, heathered surface that gives the cloth a dry, tactile appearance. Fine burgundy grid lines add definition without breaking the muted tone, so the design reads as calm and tailored rather than high contrast. The weave looks robust and practical, making the colourway feel especially suited to everyday interiors. Care instructions are BQV1<.

How to use it

Use this colourway for relaxed country-led upholstery, cushions, or curtains where you want a warm brown check with quiet structure. It pairs naturally with oak, saddle leather, and deep green accents.

Warm, tailored checks work well on curtains or upholstery with natural wood and tan leather.

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