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Low contrast leaves nothing to hide behind

The problem

A 1 mm variation in a shadow gap that walnut would swallow is plainly visible on white and pale oak.

What ELS does

Tighten the setting-out tolerance before the palette is signed off, not after the doors arrive.

Why it works

Pale, low-contrast schemes carry no visual noise to absorb error. The palette decision is a tolerance decision.

Dimensions
  • consistent 2–3 mm reveal grid across a run

Written for planning, not construction. Confirm every dimension against your approved project drawings.

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Low contrast leaves nothing to hide behind — ELS Design Detail