What is Targeted Material Swap?
In shortChange the finish on a chosen area with a target material reference — no full remodel of the scene.
Targeted Material Swap is for controlled finish iteration on spaces you've already designed.
Use it when the layout is approved and you only need to explore cladding, flooring, or furniture finishes.
Because the rest of the frame stays put, side-by-side comparisons stay fair for clients and design reviews.
| Input | 1 designed interior/exterior image |
|---|---|
| Material guide | Target material sample or reference |
| Output | Same scene with updated finish |
| Preserves | Structure, camera, and surrounding detail |
| Best for | Finish boards, option studies, late-stage tweaks |
- Rendered interiors with clear material regions
- Facade images needing cladding alternatives
- Furniture or joinery close-ups
“Change the finish, keep the design.”
— Lovspark
Updated by the Lovspark Product Team, based on the live product and real project examples.
What does the Targeted Material Swap panel include?
Open Skills library and choose Targeted Material Swap. The panel provides the original image, style reference, image ratio, and Generate button.
Crop or mark regions with clear boundaries so material edges stay crisp.
How do you swap a material?
Four steps from an approved image to finish alternatives.
Open Skills library and choose Targeted Material Swap
Open Skills library, then choose Targeted Material Swap from the skill list to start this workflow.
Upload your original image
Upload, paste, or drag in a clear original image. It becomes the base for this generation.
Provide the target material
Upload a material sample or choose a reference finish.
Generate options
Click Generate and the results appear directly on the canvas. Compare the directions there, then continue refining the strongest option.
Tips for cleaner material swaps
Clean boundaries and consistent light make replacements more believable.
Prefer high-contrast edges
Prefer regions with hard edges between materials. Soft or occluded boundaries increase material bleeding.
Match lighting direction
Pick material references photographed under similar light so color and gloss transfer more believably.
Swap one region at a time
Swap one region at a time so clients can evaluate each finish decision without mixed variables.
Keep scale plausible
Keep material scale plausible. Extreme tile or wood-grain scale jumps make the swap feel artificial.
Check reflections after swap
After swapping metals or gloss finishes, review reflections and highlights; generate a second pass if they look flat.
Targeted Material Swap FAQ
This is for finish iteration — not a full space redesign.
What is Targeted Material Swap?+
Targeted Material Swap replaces finishes in a selected area while keeping surrounding structure, camera angle, and context stable for option studies.
Can I change only the floor?+
Yes—limit the region to flooring and provide a floor material reference.
Does it rebuild the room?+
No. It prioritizes local finish change.
What references work best?+
Close-up material samples with readable texture and color.
Can clients review options?+
Yes, generate multiple finish boards from the same base image.