Muted blue-grey plain woven fabric with a softly mottled, tactile surface

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Kirkby Design

Smooth Coast

Name: Smooth Coast
Brand: Kirkby Design

Smooth Coast is a quiet, blue-grey plain with a softly mottled surface that gives the cloth gentle visual depth. Its cool, restrained tone reads as an adaptable neutral rather than a stark grey.

muted blue grey plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The image shows an even woven texture with a lightly napped, tactile appearance rather than a printed motif or strong pattern. Blue and green undertones soften the grey, while the low contrast keeps the colour calm and understated. The visible mid-weight character makes Smooth Coast suitable for both upholstery and drapery. No performance features or further specification data are noted for this colourway.

How to use it

Use this cool blue-grey on a relaxed sofa, occasional chair or full-length curtain, pairing it with chalky whites, pale timber and deeper slate accents. Its muted tone also works well in layered tonal rooms where texture provides the contrast.

A quiet blue-grey neutral with a softly textured surface for calm, tonal schemes.

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