Deep clove-brown fabric with a softly brushed, subtly mottled surface

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Kirkby Design

Nova Fr Clove

Name: Nova Fr Clove
Brand: Kirkby Design

Nova Fr Clove presents a deep, earthy clove brown with a softly brushed surface. Subtle tonal shifts across the swatch give this dark shade depth rather than a flat, uniform appearance.

deep clove brown plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as a warm dark brown, close to espresso in its deepest areas while retaining a distinct clove warmth. The surface has a gently napped, velvety look, with the light creating soft changes in tone across the swatch. Its plain face keeps the emphasis on colour and texture, rather than a visible motif or repeat. The dense, plush appearance makes it particularly well suited to upholstered seating and other furniture where the depth of the brown can be appreciated.

How to use it

Use Nova Fr Clove on a generous armchair, sofa or headboard to bring a grounded, cocooning brown into the room. Pair it with warm timber, aged brass and lighter neutral textiles to draw out its earthy depth.

A rich clove-brown upholstery fabric with a softly brushed surface and subtle tonal variation.

Kirkby Design Nova Fr Fabric

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