Have you ever bought a product online because of the way it looks? Then when it finally arrives at your home it’s a different color than what appeared on the site? This could ruin the overall idea and scheme that you are considering. There are many reasons why colors look different on your monitor than in front of you.
One reason could be your computer’s monitor. Not only are there thousands computer monitors, they are all made very differently, and may not be set-up well. There are several settings on your computer monitor that allow you to take control of the color, contrast and brightness. Unless you’re a trained computer graphics designer, more than likely your monitor is not displaying the right colors, or the right amount of colors in the correct way.
Another reason could be in fact be the product and the dye lot of a specific color. The dye lot or the particular batch of color dye could also fluctuate over the years. So one color today could be slightly different a month from now. Even the smallest change in temperature and many other factors all go into the way a certain color will look, even if it was made using the same ingredients.
Just like any organic compound, wood lumber changes over the years, even if it is from the same wood species. Many times a wooden futon frame will appear to be a certain shade of color and gloss on a web page. Once it arrives in your home, it is a different shade and might be more flat than glossy. Even if the product is the same over the years, the wood material certainly is different. This could have a major impact in the final color.
At Futon Planet there are hundreds of futon covers to decide from. For this reason, it is suggested that you obtain swatch samples before making any purchases when it comes to color. Looking at a particular futon cover online will never replace the ability to hold and experience the quality and color of that cover, and decide if its perfect for you and your decorating scheme. It is the best representation of how a cover or pillow will look in your house and in your room’s lighting conditions.
If you are planning on purchasing a futon cover from Futon Planet, or any product from an online merchant, consider the potential disaster of obtaining a color that is significantly different than what you expected. For four dollars you can be absolutely certain what a specific cover will look like in your home, and in your room’s conditions.
Posted on June 11th, 2008 by aaron
Filed under: Futon Covers, Interior Decorating and Design
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