LEARNING MORE ABOUT FINISHES
CHOOS ING F INI SHES Choosing finishes, much like choosing a color palette can be very intimidating to your clients. One of the challenges you will be faced with is creating a finish scheme that is a mix of new furniture the client is purchasing and the furniture that they already own and plan to keep in the room. The aesthetic of finish also includes the texture & distress level of the furniture piece, so consider this along with the actual color: • Smooth and Glossy versus Dry and Rough • Heavily Distressed or Slightly Rubbed at edges • What style does the texture/distress level emanate? Below are some guidelines to help you create a workable finish scheme that satisfies your client’s style:
• Two Core Finishes create interest and energy in a space. Show this option to clients in store by using wood swatches to show the look. Creating “contrast” is important- be sure the finishes are not ‘almost the same’ or they can look mismatched.
• Multiple Finishes create a more unique look. One common place you will see this scheme is with a variety of chair finishes placed around a dining table. Or a dining table of one finish with chairs from another finish. • Found/unique pieces can be a different finish all together. • Have the client bring in a picture of their existing pieces in natural light (if possible) if an in-home consultation is not possible.
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