Simon Houlding Upholstery
Warm natural taupe-grey textile with fine vertical slubs and a softly mottled weave

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Kirkby Design

Leaf Natural

Leaf Ii Fabric

Leaf Natural is a softly textured neutral with a warm taupe-grey ground and a gently mottled surface. Fine vertical variation gives the otherwise quiet colourway a little depth as the light moves across it.

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a dense, matte textile with closely spaced vertical slubs and delicate tonal flecks rather than a printed motif. Its natural greige tone sits between warm stone and muted taupe, avoiding both a stark grey cast and a yellow-beige appearance. The restrained surface texture makes the colour feel calm and tactile while retaining enough variation to prevent it from looking flat. No performance features are noted in the supplied information, so this description focuses on the visible weave, tone and surface character.

How to use it

Use Leaf Natural on a tailored armchair, sofa or dining seat where its warm taupe-grey tone can soften timber, stone and off-white upholstery schemes. Pair it with deeper brown accents for warmth or chalky neutrals for a quieter, tonal room.

Use this softly mottled taupe-grey textile to bring quiet warmth and subtle surface interest to upholstered seating.

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