From colour swatches to the finer details.

01 · COLOUR & VERSION

Confirm names, codes and versions before comparing colours.

The 2027 standard colour palette is organised into natural veneer, engineered veneer, bamboo veneer and solid-colour paint. Refer to names, codes and categories together rather than only 'light wood' or 'dark walnut'. Objects sharing a name but carrying different codes need separate confirmation; similar names do not identify the same surface.

The 2024 digital colour card remains in use. Organising the 2027 materials does not automatically invalidate it, and each version retains its own codes. For example, Natural Oak MC-24005 does not automatically become a VE code when a new version is introduced. Current selection and replacement for existing projects should start from the exact item, without renumbering it by year.

The sample cabinet stores numbered colour swatches and detail samples, making it easier to compare colours with specific parts. Record the chosen names, codes and material categories as project colour information.

02 · GRAIN & PARTS

Consider the grain on a specific part, alongside its wood tone.

Desktops, side panels, cabinet doors and curved surfaces face different directions in a room, with different grain continuity and turns. Compare fronts, sides and corners together, specifying the direction on each face. Confirming only the average colour of a flat surface misses these relationships.

For example, to create light-dark layers between a central desktop and its outer area, place candidate finishes on those two parts before comparing grain and boundaries. Choosing the centre surface differs from recolouring the entire product; choosing a veneer also needs to connect to the intended curves and edges.

Natural grain varies, so a digital image is not a repeated template for every board. Where adjacent parts need continuity, define what should carry through and which differences are acceptable in actual layouts and samples. Enlarge grain and edge details, then compare candidate swatches at their intended positions.

03 · EDGE & TOUCH

Move from the face to the edge to see how materials finish.

A sample's front shows colour; its edges show wrapping, turns, frames and detail lines. The gallery retains two views of every sample because they provide different information. Understand the differences, then examine physical samples with specific questions, rather than only enlarging the most attractive view.

Desk edges, armrests and joints receive frequent contact. Comparing their feel, edge profiles and junctions connects material choices with actual use.

When selecting an edge profile, record its intended part, adjacent materials and finishing method together to coordinate desktops, cabinet doors and corners.

04 · OPENING & ACCESS

View moving surfaces both closed and open.

The closed view shows relationships between the tabletop and surrounding materials; the open view shows access, movement direction and adjacent space. Both help identify the form, while precise records and physical samples clarify operation, opening range and hardware.

First describe the intended action: temporarily connecting equipment, placing or retrieving an item, or maintaining connections beneath the desk. Different aims correspond to different access points; flip-top positions and equipment connections can be coordinated within the same scheme.

Consider equipment, cables, connections and maintenance access in one scheme to organise desktop use and the service space below.

05 · FRAME & CONNECTION

Use detail samples to understand materials and connections.

Stepped wrapped edge, Continuous exterior veneer, Wrapped bevelled edge, Laminated-panel structure and Joining detail show how surfaces meet within a small section. The original frame photograph brings inner faces, outer faces and corners into one object, revealing relationships beyond a flat swatch.

Frame and corner samples show how materials connect across inner and outer faces. Compare fixed positions, movement directions and edge finishes to understand the connections between parts.

When comparing samples, record visible finishing, material junctions and connection methods separately, then link them to desktops, cabinet doors or other specific parts.

06 · QUESTIONS BEFORE CONFIRMATION

Separate questions that are easily confused when viewing images.

Material codes, sample labels and product models identify different objects and cannot replace one another. The gallery's 25 names and labels support discussions of construction details; product selection links them to specific parts and versions.

The following questions provide starting points for discussion. You do not need every engineering requirement ready for a first conversation. Existing photographs, a target direction and open questions can help identify which sample to review next.

1. Key point 01
   Can a website colour be used directly for ordering?

   Use website colours to narrow the initial direction, then relate the selected colour to an exact physical swatch or an approved project sample. Lighting and screen differences matter.

2. Key point 02
   Can the same veneer be used on every part?

   Choose coordinated wood finishes for different parts by considering substrates, curves, edges and surface processes.

3. Key point 03
   Do open and closed views define the hardware and connections?

   View closed and open states together, comparing hardware positions, opening directions and connections.

4. Key point 04
   How are replacements handled for existing projects?

   Start with the original names, codes, parts and versions, then discuss current materials and batches. The 2024 and 2027 codes retain their identities and are not automatically renumbered by a new year.

07 · A RECORDED CHOICE

Record a scheme for a specific part, beyond a favourite image.

Record the target product, intended part, material code, grain direction and construction detail so the sample choice clearly corresponds to the product version.

Swatches present colours, samples reveal craft details, and project samples connect materials to specific products. Clear records of names, codes and parts make choices easier to communicate.