What belongs
beside it?
Build a relationship of ground, accent and junction. The board gives a material consultant a clear starting point.
Ground / Pale limestoneAccent / Dark corkJunction / Oxidized copper
A qualitative composition, not a scale drawing, material specification or coverage calculation.
Give each surface a job.
Choose one ground and up to two supporting surfaces. Each material may occupy one role; choosing an already used material swaps those roles.
Your board starts with a quiet mineral field.
Carry this board into a briefStart with the question.
Is the direction asking for quiet continuity, a deliberate contrast, or a softened edge? The composition makes that intention visible. A real project then needs physical samples, lighting checks, details and practical requirements.
What these references can — and cannot — tell you