Oak, natural oiled
Warm, forgiving, ages well. Our default for surfaces guests touch.
- Use
- Bar fronts, panelling, tables
- Care
- Hard-wax oil; spot-repairable on site
- Wear
- 4 of 5
Materials library
Finishes, with their future written on the label.
Each finish shows where we use it, how it is maintained and an indicative wear rating from our demonstration guidance. Samples on screen are illustrations; real choices are made on physical samples.
Family
Suitable for
Smoked oak
Ammonia-fumed for depth of colour right through the surface layer.
- Use
- Back bars, wall panelling
- Care
- Lacquer or oil; darker tone hides wear
- Wear
- 4 of 5
Walnut veneer
Book-matched veneer on stable board for large, flat panels.
- Use
- Reception desks, room joinery
- Care
- Matt lacquer; veneer limits sanding
- Wear
- 3 of 5
Reeded oak
Vertical fluting that catches light and scuffs gracefully.
- Use
- Bar fronts, reception fronts
- Care
- Oiled; reeds collect dust in low areas
- Wear
- 3 of 5
Terrazzo
Cast or slab. We agree aggregate and colour on a physical sample.
- Use
- Bar tops, counters, floors
- Care
- Sealed; resists heat, avoid acid cleaners
- Wear
- 5 of 5
Pale marble
Beautiful and honest about use. We discuss patina before you choose it.
- Use
- Bar tops, washstands
- Care
- Etches with citrus and wine; honed hides marks
- Wear
- 2 of 5
Travertine
Soft, warm stone. Filled to keep a smooth, cleanable surface.
- Use
- Reception tops, cladding
- Care
- Filled and honed; reseal yearly
- Wear
- 3 of 5
Brushed brass
Solid sections for rails, sheet for trims and kick plates.
- Use
- Foot rails, trims, back-bar shelves
- Care
- Unlacquered develops patina; lacquered stays bright
- Wear
- 4 of 5
Blackened steel
Hot- or cold-blackened, sealed for public interiors.
- Use
- Frames, shelving, edging
- Care
- Waxed; touch-up kit for scratches
- Wear
- 4 of 5
Velvet, deep green
Rich in low light. We specify contract-grade cloths only.
- Use
- Banquettes, lounge chairs
- Care
- Contract grade, removable covers advised
- Wear
- 3 of 5
Velvet, rust
Warm counterpoint to oak and stone.
- Use
- Banquettes, bar stools
- Care
- Contract grade; check rub test on spec sheet
- Wear
- 3 of 5
Cognac leather
Ages into the room. Piping and stitching drawn on the shop drawings.
- Use
- Bar stools, armrests, booths
- Care
- Aniline darkens with use; semi-aniline more uniform
- Wear
- 4 of 5
Linen weave
Soft acoustic surfaces for rooms and quieter dining.
- Use
- Headboards, wall panels, curtains
- Care
- Upholstered panels with removable fronts
- Wear
- 2 of 5
Lime plaster
Hand-applied by our finishing partners alongside the joinery.
- Use
- Walls, lobby features
- Care
- Breathable; local repairs blend in
- Wear
- 3 of 5
Glazed tile, green
Handmade-look tile for bar fronts that take kicks and mops.
- Use
- Bar dies, back walls
- Care
- Very durable; grout colour matters
- Wear
- 5 of 5
No finishes match this combination
Not every family suits every element. Reset the filters or ask us in a briefing.
Wear ratings are indicative guidance in this demonstration (5 = most forgiving in heavy hospitality use). They are not test results or product certifications.
Sample box
Build a palette, then hold it.
In the interior briefing you can lay out a palette of up to six finishes. In the intake meeting we bring the matching physical samples, including worn and cleaned versions of the ones that patinate.