Durlston upholstered on a bespoke headboard

Cottage Retreat

Durlston

in Red & Green

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The Material

A considered cloth, sourced with intent.

Durlston is a pure linen from Colefax & Fowler's Cottage Retreat edit, woven in the UK. The fabric carries a soft, even weave with a natural matte finish that reads quietly across upholstery.

Brand
Colefax & Flowler
Edit
Cottage Retreat
Durlston in a considered interior

Texture

Woven to hold its colour and soften, never thin, with wear.

The linen surface is smooth but not flat, with enough body to hold clean lines without stiffness. It settles into gentle folds and responds well to natural light, gaining warmth through the day. Over time, the fibres soften further, developing a lived-in quality that suits both contemporary and period interiors.

In the Room

Detail, considered.

Edges piped by hand, seams pressed flat, corners turned with the grain.

Durlston takes piping and seams with precision, allowing for crisp tailoring or subtle contrast detailing. The linen's weight supports structured upholstery while maintaining a relaxed, understated presence on a headboard.

Durlston secondary scene

Application

On our four headboards.

The fabric works across all four silhouettes, from the narrow vertical lines of the Slim to the broader expanse of the Arch.

Trim

Piping, paired.

Burgundy Red 9538
Red/Rust 9524
Oyster White 9022
Olive Green 9788
YLSE Brun Ljusare 9830

Made to measure

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Lead time 4–6 weeks · Made in Sweden