We have found quite often that when our client enters the realm of CUSTOM – having absolute freedom of choice when it comes to colour and design – they become overwhelmed and don’t really know where to start, frequently opting for the classic simplicity of matte black or varying versions of that hue (ie. lack of light).

We agree with them, yes indeed, a fine and sensible decision.  But!  We just can’t help thinking of the myriads of colours and patterns out there!  Ripe for the picking!

But a sea of possibility doesn’t help when you haven’t had a moment to think of just ONE idea of what you MIGHT like (even if it’s something seemingly silly like dancing cats holding bowls of syllabub above their heads).

This wasn’t the case with Nic.  He had some ideas for his Mercer so these were some of the options we gave him initially:

Amazing how just the simple change in location of the patterned piece alters the whole look completely.

In the end he decided on this:

And a few weeks later this beauty emerged from the spray booth:

Which option would you have gone with?