A reference image can explain the atmosphere you want, but it cannot define every decision needed to build a wall finish. A clear brief helps you and your architect turn that first direction into a selection that can be reviewed, priced and coordinated.

A feature wall draws attention to a particular part of a room. Its success depends on more than the finish itself: the wall needs a clear relationship to furniture, movement and everyday use. Start with those relationships before choosing a colour or profile.

A calm palette is not necessarily pale, and it does not require every material to match. It depends on the relationships between surfaces: which ones lead, which ones support, and how much contrast the room can comfortably hold.

The meeting of wall and ceiling helps define a room. It may feel crisp and clearly outlined, or soft and continuous. Considering both surfaces together gives the design a more coherent starting point, even when their materials and methods of installation are different.

A louvered wall is read as a series of lines before it is read as a single surface. Those lines establish a rhythm, which becomes part of the room's composition. Their relationship to doors, furniture and adjacent walls deserves as much attention as the chosen colour.