Simon Houlding Upholstery
Mineral blue acanthus leaves over pale linen and muted green botanical fabric

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Morris & Co.

Acanthus Mineral Blue/Linen

Outdoor Performance OutdoorMOF0076-03

Acanthus Mineral Blue/Linen layers cool mineral-blue acanthus leaves with pale linen, soft grey and gently muted green tones. The close botanical repeat creates a leafy surface with a calm, weathered outdoor character.

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About this fabric

The design is filled with curling acanthus leaves and stylised foliage, with mineral blue accents standing out against linen-coloured leaves and a softly mottled grey-green ground. At 217 gsm and 138.5 cm wide, it is a versatile mid-weight suitable for both upholstery and drapery. The pattern repeats every 54.5 cm vertically and 46 cm horizontally, giving the botanical arrangement a clearly noticeable but not oversized scale. With 38.5 threads per centimetre, the surface has a detailed, closely worked appearance that supports the gentle tonal variation visible across the swatch.

How to use it

Use this cool blue-grey colourway on a garden-room chair, occasional sofa or relaxed curtains, pairing it with chalky linen, weathered timber and soft grey-green accents. Its pale ground keeps the leafy repeat light rather than heavily contrasting.

A cool, softly weathered botanical colourway that brings pale linen balance to mineral blue upholstery or curtains.

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