Choosing the Right Home Finishes: Why Seeing and Touching Materials Matters
Selecting your home finishes is one of the most exciting parts of building a custom home. It’s the stage where your design vision becomes real - when you decide what your kitchen benchtop will feel like, what tiles you’ll see every morning, and which textures will define your space.
But it’s also where some people feel the most overwhelmed.
With endless images online and hundreds of choices available, it’s tempting to rely on mood boards on Pinterest or saved images on Instagram to make these decisions. However, at Morr Homes & Projects, we know there’s no substitute for seeing, touching, and comparing materials in person.
Here’s why that tactile experience matters so much - especially when you’re building your forever home in Port Macquarie.
1. The real look is different from online images
Photos on screens can only show you so much. Lighting, filters, and screen settings can all alter how a finish appears digitally.
When you see materials in person, you get a true sense of:
Colour tone under natural and artificial light
Finish texture, whether smooth, matte, glossy or grainy
Scale and pattern, especially important for tiles and benchtops
Seeing the actual sample ensures there are no surprises once it’s installed.
2. You can feel the quality
It’s not just how it looks - it’s how it feels.
From smooth stone benchtops to timber flooring with a natural grain, touch is a key part of how we experience our homes day to day.
When you handle samples in person, you can:
Compare the weight and sturdiness of different materials
Feel the temperature and texture differences
Notice subtle things like grip underfoot or softness to touch
These small details are what make a house feel truly comfortable and high quality.
3. It helps you build confidence in your choices
Many clients say the selections process is where their vision really comes together. But that clarity often doesn’t come from looking at photos alone.
In our Selections Room, we guide you through every finish - from cabinetry colours and tapware, to flooring and tiles - so you can see how everything works together in real life.
You’ll have the chance to:
Create flat lay mockups of your selections
Test combinations of tones and textures
Ask questions about durability, upkeep, and suitability for your lifestyle
This hands-on process helps you make decisions with confidence, not guesswork.
4. It reduces regret later on
One of the most common concerns clients have after choosing finishes online is:
"What if I don’t like it when it’s installed?"
By seeing and feeling the actual materials first, you dramatically reduce the chance of disappointment. You can catch mismatches in tone or texture early—and avoid investing in finishes that don’t quite suit your home or personal style.
5. It brings your design to life - before the build is complete
It’s not always easy to visualise how everything will come together in a home that hasn’t been built yet. That’s why we make the selections process feel as real and grounded as possible.
When you physically assemble samples and compare them side by side, you begin to see your future home take shape in a tangible way.
It makes the entire build process feel more real, more personal—and more exciting.
Experience the difference in our Selections Room…
At Morr Homes & Projects, we’ve created a dedicated selections space at our Port Macquarie headquarters designed to make choosing finishes simple, supportive, and inspiring.
You’ll get:
Access to a curated range of materials and samples
One-on-one support from our experienced team
A calm, collaborative environment to explore your ideas
Whether you're building your forever home or an investment property, we help make sure your home feels like you—right down to the last tile.
Ready to start making confident choices?
Contact us today to schedule your selections appointment or explore the first steps in building your custom home in Port Macquarie or the Mid North Coast.
