MidsummerFaded Blue
Inspired by the beauty of the English countryside, Midsummer Faded Blue features delicate magnolia blossoms and pears woven amongst soft foliage. The faded blue colourway brings a sense of calm and elegance, making it a versatile choice for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
What I love most about this design is its gentle, painterly quality. It's a floral that feels old and classic in nature, with softly faded tones that give it an aged, lived-in charm. The pattern has a wonderfully calm presence, adding character to a room without overwhelming it. Woven from a beautiful blend of 90% cotton and 10% linen, this fabric combines a soft, natural handle with everyday durability.
It can be effortlessly paired with simple plains, classic stripes or natural textures, creating a relaxed and welcoming feel that never goes out of style.
If you're looking to see Midsummer Faded Blue brought to life, explore our sofas upholstered in this beautiful fabric. For more information, please contact sofas@sophieconran.com.
Choose a floral with open eyes, and you will love it for years.
SophieQuestions, answered honestly
Can I machine wash a floral sofa cover?
No. Our florals and prints are generally dry-clean only, because machine washing degrades the print, and that includes prints on cotton-linen bases. English Garden in particular must never see a machine. The loose cover unties for an easy trip to the professionals, and the print stays perfect for decades.
Are florals a bad idea with children and pets?
Not bad, just honest: a floral in a busy household means a regular dry-cleaning relationship, and you should budget for it knowingly. Many families decide the joy is worth it; many put the floral on an armchair or footstool with a washable stripe on the main sofa. Both are right. Only the unbudgeted version goes wrong.
What do I do when something spills on a floral?
Blot immediately with a clean, dry towel or kitchen roll, never rub, and never use a wet towel on a dry-clean-only fabric. Then take the cover to the cleaner. The first sixty seconds are about containment, not heroics, and dry-clean fabrics reward restraint.
Why do florals need more fabric than plains?
Pattern matching. Our cutters align the print across seams, cushions and panels so the design flows unbroken over the whole sofa, and that takes extra meterage, dependent on the pattern repeat. It is one of the quiet skills that separates a beautifully made floral sofa from a collage, and we think it is worth every centimetre.
Will a floral date?
Trends come and go; gardens do not. Choose a floral because you love it rather than because it is having a moment, give it calm company in the room, and remember the loose cover's long game: years from now the same sofa can wear a new cover entirely, so even a change of heart is a cover, not a skip.