The Material
A considered cloth, sourced with intent.
Langham Check in Blue by Colefax and Fowler is a woven cotton check from the UK. The pattern holds a traditional rhythm without feeling fussy—crisp blue lines cross a neutral ground with the kind of clarity that suits both country houses and quieter urban rooms.
- Brand
- Colefax and Fowler
- Edit
- Cottage Retreat
Texture
Woven to hold its colour and soften, never thin, with wear.
The 100% cotton base has a slight weight and firmness, typical of woven checks designed for upholstery. The fabric sits flat rather than draping, which gives it structure when pulled across a headboard frame. Over time, the cotton softens without losing its weave definition. In daylight, the check reads clearly; in low evening light, the pattern recedes and the fabric appears more uniform.
Application
On our four headboards.
The check holds its structure across all four silhouettes, though it reads most cleanly on the Park and Strand where the lines can be centred and balanced.
Trim
Piping, paired.
Made to measure
Bring Langham Check
into your room.
Configure a headboard in Langham Check through the studio.
Lead time 4–6 weeks · Made in Sweden