Fabric Edit 02 / June 10, 2026
Published June 10, 2026 / Total Issue 02
Coastal Linen Blues
Fresh blue, flax, and white fabrics for airy bedrooms, lake homes, and summer living spaces.
Design Story
A fresh summer room with color, air, and a tailored edge.
Blue Reverie brings the botanical color story, Dow II Aqua keeps the palette soft, Pinstripe Natural adds structure, and Waterfall White keeps the whole window bright.
Palette Logic
60% flax/white ground, 30% blue/aqua, 10% tailored natural stripe.
Flax, white, blue, aqua, and tailored natural stripe.
Fabric Palette
Four coordinated roles
The web article keeps the marketing story, then surfaces the technical fabric notes dealers need before recommending the look.
Lead Fabric
Blue Reverie Blue
A natural-ground botanical with enough blue to give the room freshness. Use it for drapery panels, a feature Roman shade, pillows, or soft accents.
Material Note
110 in. width, 11.5 oz/sq yd, 25% linen / 75% polyester. Repeat: 13.39 in. H x 21.06 in. V. Classic Roman shade marked Yes**PI.
Soft Support
Dow II Aqua
A quieter aqua texture that supports the lead fabric without adding another strong motif. Good for secondary windows or soft furnishings.
Material Note
110 in. width, 10.4 oz/sq yd, 92% polyester / 8% linen. Roman shade table marks Dow II Yes for Flat, Classic, and Hobbled.
Tailored Bridge
Pinstripe Natural
The fine stripe adds order and keeps the palette from becoming too soft. Use it for Roman shades, pillows, valances, or bench details.
Material Note
110 in. width, 13.7 oz/sq yd, 6% linen / 94% polyester. Repeat: 1.75 in. H x 1 in. V. Classic Roman shade marked Yes**PI.
Sheer Layer
Waterfall White
A bright sheer layer that keeps the coastal palette light and clean behind the blue drapery.
Material Note
110 in. width, 3.0 oz/sq yd, 70% viscose / 30% polyester. Roman shade table marks Waterfall as No.
Dealer Script
If your client wants a coastal room without a nautical theme, start with Blue Reverie, soften it with Dow II Aqua, and use Pinstripe Natural to keep the design tailored.