Moon Collection wooden furniture reference with pale scratching areas.

Sending Colour References for Bespoke Cat Furniture

Prepare clear colour references with daylight photographs and material notes. Screens can change appearance, so confirm the available finish before agreeing a design.

A request for warm beige can mean different things to different people. A useful colour reference shows the room context and identifies the exact element you want to discuss. Keep it simple, and distinguish a preferred appearance from a confirmed available finish.

Moon Collection wooden furniture reference with pale scratching areas.
The Moon Collection — bespoke design example. Final dimensions, finishes and included details are agreed in your quote.

Photograph the reference in ordinary light

Take an unfiltered picture of the relevant wall, fabric or furniture surface in daylight. Include a wider room view so the colour is not seen in isolation. Avoid treating a heavily edited inspiration image as an exact colour instruction.

Label the material and the element

Say whether the reference concerns the frame, a resting pad or another visible section. A similar colour can appear different across materials and textures. A short caption such as preferred pad colour is clearer than sending several unlabeled images.

Ask how colour can be confirmed

Enquire whether physical samples, finish names or additional reference photographs are available. Do not assume a sample service is offered. Phone cameras, screens and lighting can alter appearance, so discuss the appropriate way to confirm the choice for your order.

Keep practical care in the same conversation

Ask about the care requirements of the proposed material and finish. A visual match should not make an important cleaning detail disappear. Confirm any removable pads or covers in the specification rather than inferring them from the colour reference.

Save the agreed finish record

Keep the final selection with the quote and drawing. If you later request a change, name the element and the previous selection explicitly. The Moon Collection can provide design inspiration, while your personal quote establishes the final details.

Gather a small, labelled reference pack for a bespoke conversation, or compare the listed finishes in the ready-to-order range.

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