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Close-up of small blue-grey animal spots on a pale textured woven fabric

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Baxter Blue

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Baxter Blue in Bampton is a softly faded blue-grey colourway patterned with a fine, all-over animal-style spot. The small-scale motif sits quietly on the surface, giving the fabric a textured, slightly weathered look.

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About this fabric

Bampton Baxter Blue is woven in a 142cm width and composed of 59% viscose, 25% linen, 11% cotton, 3% acrylic and 2% polyester. The finish reads as a pale, cool blue-grey ground with denser grey-blue markings that create a gently peppered, almost stonewashed effect. Its repeat measures approximately V 18cm / H 23cm, so the pattern has enough movement to feel relaxed without becoming busy. With no performance finish noted, it is best chosen for decorative schemes where the soft colour and fine-scale pattern can be appreciated.

How to use it

Use Baxter Blue where you want a calm, airy note rather than a strong colour statement; its muted tone works well with chalk whites, pale oak and brushed metal. It is especially appealing on cushions, occasional chairs or elegant curtains that benefit from a quiet, textured pattern.

A muted blue-grey ground with tiny speckled animal spots gives this design an easy, understated lift.

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