One veneer. Multiple possibilities!
Something I enjoyed seeing during Clerkenwell Design Week was unfinished raw timber with stains applied. It made me reflect on how much can be achieved through colour, while still retaining the natural grain and character of the wood.
These samples all begin with the same oak veneer. By changing the stain, the material takes on completely different personalities while keeping the texture and authenticity.
I like the idea that a wider design palette can be achieved from a single material source.
Sometimes the answer isn't another timber.
Sometimes it's simply a different finish with the one you already have.
There is also a practical side to this. When a tender is submitted, material prices can remain fluid, and quotations obtained only a few weeks earlier cannot always be relied upon unless significant contingencies are built into the pricing. The ability to achieve multiple aesthetic outcomes from a consistent veneer base can help reduce dependence on multiple timber finishes, unreliable sourcing, and the volatility that comes with it in the current market.
One veneer.
Multiple possibilities.
The grain stays. The colour changes.
Note: some colour options shown are AI-generated simulations used to explore stain directions and visual possibilities. Physical stain samples would still be required for final approval and specification.
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