Simon Houlding Upholstery
Warm taupe-grey plain weave with subtle vertical slub texture

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Kirkby Design

Motion Limed Oak

Motion Fabric

Motion Limed Oak is a quiet taupe-grey cloth with a softly weathered, limed appearance. Its close plain weave shows fine vertical and horizontal yarn variation rather than a printed motif.

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About this fabric

The colour sits between warm grey and muted beige, with a gentle depth that changes subtly across the woven surface. Fine, slightly irregular threads create a restrained linen-like texture, while the low-contrast face keeps the overall effect calm and refined. No performance features or further specification data are supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use this warm taupe-grey shade for full-length curtains in a soft neutral room, pairing it with pale oak, chalky plaster tones and darker grey accents for quiet contrast.

Use this softly mottled taupe-grey cloth for calm, understated curtains and relaxed tonal schemes.

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