Material Studies — Color, Texture, and Process

Material studies are where direction begins to take shape. By placing finishes, tones, and textures in relationship, subtle connections emerge that help guide the overall palette of a space.

Mood boards, floor plans, renderings, and live samples allow ideas to be tested visually and refined over time. These studies help clarify proportion, atmosphere, and material continuity, creating a process that feels both intuitive and grounded.

A collage featuring various interior design elements including a velvet bench cushion, fireclay flagstone matte backsplash, SW evergreen fog walls, Zia terrazzo floor, SW alabaster white ceiling, and a green arched shelf.
Color swatches and textiles, including a deep teal color labeled 'aegean teal,' layered fabrics in earthy tones, decorative pillows, tiles in 'Zia red clay,' 'Fireclay Vintage Leather,' and 'Fireclay white linen,' with a background of dried red folia
A digital mood board featuring interior design elements including a sapphire orchard textured tile, a hexagonal fireplace tile labeled 'Fireclay Manzanita,' a patterned pillow with autumn leaves, a purple eggplant-shaped object, a beige circular text
A mood board featuring various interior design elements: a round container of evergreen fog paint, a patch of fireclay flagstone matte tiles, a decorative pillow with an intricate pattern in green and yellow, a light wood surface, yellow honeycomb ti
A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, gray subway tile backsplash, white countertops, a small kitchen island with a flower vase, a bowl of fruit on the table, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop island with a vase of flowers, stainless steel refrigerator and oven, gray tile backsplash, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen and dining area with large windows, a ceiling light fixture, a table with chairs, and a built-in corner bench with cushions.
A collage of various home decor items including two table lamps, paintings, a bed with patterned bedspread, artwork, rugs, a wooden dresser, a chaise lounge, and a textured wall hanging.
Comparison of two bathroom corner sinks with mirrors and wallpaper. The left side shows a darker, textured wallpaper with green and brown tones, while the right side displays a lighter, beige textured wallpaper. Both sinks are topped with a green mar
Collage of bathroom design elements including black faucet, framed mirror, Edgecomb Gray paint, wallpaper with colorful trees, wooden bathroom cabinet, blue tiles, gray pendant light, black showerhead, and orange shower walls. Text labels indicating
Design collage for a secondary bathroom featuring modern fixtures. Includes a gold faucet set, pendant light, a vanity with a marble top and wooden slatted cabinet, a brass showerhead with wall tile labeled Zia Tidepool 4x4, green Zia Kelp floor tile
Collage of kitchen and dining room design elements, including lighting fixtures, color palettes, and materials.
Color sample tiles and paint swatches in shades of green and pink. The swatches are labeled Evergreen Fog and Dried Thyme.
Architectural floor plan of a kitchen with measurements, labels for appliances like a wall oven, refrigerator, shelving, and cabinets, along with areas designated for display shelving and kitchen benches.