Deep cayenne-red plain fabric with a soft, subtly mottled surface

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Kirkby Design

Smooth Cayenne

Name: Smooth Cayenne
Brand: Kirkby Design

Smooth Cayenne is a deep cayenne-red plain fabric with a warm, earthy intensity. Its even surface has a softly muted finish, allowing the colour to provide the visual interest without a woven motif.

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About this fabric

The swatch is an uninterrupted plain red, sitting between burnt terracotta and dark brick, with a subtle tonal softness across the surface. The close image shows a fine, even texture rather than a pronounced weave or pile, and the low sheen keeps the colour grounded rather than glossy. As a versatile mid-weight-looking textile, it can suit both upholstery and drapery applications. No performance features are noted in the supplied catalogue information for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Smooth Cayenne to give a room a warm, grounded focal point on an occasional chair, sofa or full-length curtain. Pair its earthy red depth with aged timber, warm neutrals and darker brown accents for a layered, inviting scheme.

A rich cayenne-red plain cloth that brings warm depth to upholstery, curtains and layered interiors.

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