How to Match Wall Panel Samples to Room Light

Quick answer

Order a few slat wall panel samples and observe them in your room at different times of day to see how natural and artificial light changes the wood tone and felt color.

How to test wall panel samples in your room's light

1. Order at least two finish samples: Choose a light and a dark option, like Natural Gray Oak and Black Oak, to compare how each handles your room's light. A single sample gives no reference point. Common mistake: ordering only one sample and having no contrast to judge undertones.
2. Place samples on the actual wall or ceiling surface: Hold or tape the slat wall panel sample where you plan to install it. Avoid judging it in your hand or on a table — the angle and background change the perceived color. Checkpoint: move the sample to at least three different spots on the same wall.
3. Observe at three different times of day: Look at the wood panel sample in morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening artificial light. Take a photo each time so you can compare later without the sample in hand. Common mistake: judging the sample only under the store's lighting or only at noon.
4. Test with your existing furniture and flooring: Lean the sample next to your sofa, rug, or floorboards. A wall panel that clashes with warm wood tones or cool grays will stand out once installed. Checkpoint: if the sample looks out of place, try a different felt backing color or wood finish.

Panel samples to consider

• Sample - Slat Wall Panel | Natural Gray Oak: Made with exclusive 3-sided wood veneer and thick felt backing for maximum sound absorption. The natural gray oak finish shows subtle grain shifts under different light, so testing it in your room prevents a mismatch between the sample and the installed look.

  

• Sample - Slat Wall Panel | Black Oak: Black oak slat wall panel sample with detailed wood grain design and sustainable materials. Dark panels absorb more light and can appear nearly black in dim corners; a sample lets you confirm you still see the wood texture before committing.