Simon Houlding Upholstery
Charcoal-grey Layer Carbon swatch showing a fine, irregular woven texture

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Layer Carbon

Profile Fabric

Layer Carbon is a deep charcoal-grey weave with a restrained, quietly mottled surface. The close-up swatch shows fine horizontal and vertical threads creating gentle tonal variation rather than a defined motif.

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About this fabric

This Layer Carbon colourway is catalogued as a fabric from Kirkby Design’s Profile collection. Its carbon-grey ground reads cool and softened, while tiny lighter threads catch across the surface to prevent the shade from appearing flat. The weave has a dry, finely grained texture that gives the dark colour understated depth. No performance features are noted in the supplied data.

How to use it

Use the cool charcoal tone on an armchair, sofa or dining seat where its subtle woven variation can sit comfortably with chalky walls, pale oak and muted grey accents.

Pair this softly textured charcoal weave with pale timber, warm neutrals or brushed metal for a quietly tailored scheme.

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