Painter's tape mockups definitely miss some details, but digital visuals can be misleading too—lighting on screens rarely matches real life. Maybe visiting a showroom or borrowing fabric samples could bridge that gap better than renders? Just thinking out loud...
"Maybe visiting a showroom or borrowing fabric samples could bridge that gap better than renders?"
Yeah, totally agree with this. Screens can be super deceiving—I remember picking out a paint color online that looked perfect, then when I saw it in person it was way darker than expected. Ended up repainting the whole room, which was a huge pain. So now I'm all about physical samples and seeing things in real lighting conditions. Even painter's tape mockups are better than nothing, but they won't tell you how textures and colors actually feel in your space. If you can swing it, definitely check out a showroom or grab some fabric swatches. Saved me from making another costly mistake...
Yeah, renders can definitely mislead you sometimes. I had a similar issue when picking out flooring—looked great online, but in person it felt cheap and plasticky. Ended up returning the whole batch and starting over. Now I always grab samples first, even if it's a bit of a hassle. Seeing and feeling materials in your actual space makes all the difference...renders just can't capture that.
Totally get your point, but honestly, renders have saved me a few times. Sure, textures can be off, but they're great for catching layout issues or awkward spaces before committing. Maybe it's about balancing renders with physical samples?
"Maybe it's about balancing renders with physical samples?"
Definitely agree with this. On a recent project, the renders were spot-on for layout, but once we got physical samples in hand, the flooring felt totally different under natural light. Both have their place—just gotta know when to trust each one...
