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Pale taupe-grey fabric with a fine repeating diamond lattice weave

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Ashley Wilde

Kinver Taupe

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Kinver Taupe shows a neat small-scale diamond lattice in a pale taupe-grey tone. The overall effect is airy and understated, with the geometric outline giving the fabric a crisp, orderly rhythm.

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About this fabric

Woven from 100% polyester, Kinver Taupe is specified for drapes only and has a substantial 316 grams per linear metre, giving it enough body to hang neatly at 140cm wide. The small geometric pattern repeats every 3cm vertically and 4cm horizontally, creating a regular trellis-like surface that reads clearly without feeling busy. In this colourway the taupe sits close to a soft stone grey, so the pattern appears slightly deeper than the ground rather than sharply contrasted. The result is a calm, contemporary drapery fabric with a restrained woven texture and no performance finish noted.

How to use it

This muted taupe works well for full-length curtains, Roman blinds, or layered window treatments where you want structure in a quiet, neutral palette. It pairs especially well with warm whites, pale oak, and brushed metal finishes.

Use for tailored curtains where the subtle diamond repeat adds quiet structure without overpowering a room.

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