Fabrics & Finishes
Creating a sensory connection through texture, colour and materiality
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The creative stage of exploring preliminary materiality for a new project begins early in the process of design development. The look and feel of a home is greatly influenced by its materials, finishes, colours and textures.
A collaborative approach to layering, editing and refining is guided by experience and an ability to consider visual weight, sheen, tonality and balance that cross-references as you move throughout a home. It creates a dialogue between a complex composition, conveying a subliminal message of unity, cohesiveness and a strong definitive aesthetic quality.
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