How to build a material shortlist

Begin with the room

List the surfaces that will stay: floor, wall colour, stone, metal and textiles. Choose two or three decor directions to compare against those elements, rather than selecting every finish in isolation.

Compare at the right scale

Use the full pattern and supplier application images together. Check the movement of the grain over a larger surface, then review a physical sample. Screen settings and room lighting can change the apparent colour.

Keep the choice traceable

Record the collection and decor code for each option. Add the intended use and questions for the branch so a similar-looking finish is not mistaken for the specified product.

• Collection and decor code
• Preferred finish and intended surface
• Physical sample and specification still to confirm