Design DNA Cards

Your studio's taste, codified into executable rules

Lighting

Warm Residential Rule

Always use 2700K-3000K warm white for residential living spaces. Never use cool white (4000K+) in bedrooms or living areas.

Warm 2700K
Cool 4000K
Living RoomBedroomDining
Materials

Wet Zone Flooring

Never use glossy or polished tiles in wet zones. Always specify slip-rated (R10+) matte finishes for bathrooms and kitchens.

Matte R10
Glossy
BathroomKitchenBalcony
Layout

Grout Line Alignment

Floor tile grout lines must align with wall tile grout lines at junctions. Mark on floor before tiling begins.

Aligned
Random
TilingQuality Control
Forbidden

Banned Materials

Never specify: Glossy laminate, Chrome hardware, LED strips without diffuser channels, Exposed wiring in living spaces.

All
Biophilia

Greenery Standards

For minimalist projects, use fine-leaf evergreens only. No large-leaf tropicals (monstera, fiddle leaf) in Japandi or Scandinavian schemes.

Asparagus Fern
Monstera
StylingJapandi
Lighting

Approved Fixture Brands

Specify only from approved luxury lighting partners. Budget alternatives require Director approval.

FlosTom DixonMoooiArtemideLouis Poulsen
LuxuryAll Rooms
Colors

Corridor Width Standard

Minimum corridor width: 900mm for primary paths, 750mm for secondary. Never squeeze below 750mm.

900mm Primary
650mm
Space PlanningErgonomics
Styling

Accessories and Props

Ceramics must have matte, non-uniform textures. Metals must be brushed or aged. No shiny or mass-produced accessories.

Artisan Ceramic
Mass-Produced
StylingPhotography