product-pair

# /product-pair — Product Pairing "What goes with this?" Takes a product and suggests complementary items across different categories — a side table for a sofa, a floor lamp for a reading chair, a rug for a dining table. Returns 5-8 pairings with reasoning rooted in design principles. ## When to Use - Building out a room or vignette from a hero piece - Designer has a key product and needs to complete the palette - Presenting a coordinated product package to a client - Filling gaps in an FF&E schedule by category ## Step 1: Accept Input **By name:** ``` /product-pair Blu Dot Diplomat Sofa ``` **By name + context:** ``` /product-pair Blu Dot Diplomat Sofa for a tech office lounge ``` **By product details:** ``` /product-pair Name: Diplomat Sofa Brand: Blu Dot Materials: Steel frame, fabric upholstery Color: Edwards Navy Style: Contemporary, minimal Price: $2,499 Context: Corporate lounge, 6-person seating area ``` ## Step 2: Analyze the Source Product Identify the product's design DNA: - **Style language**: Mid-century, Scandinavian, industrial, contemporary, etc. - **Material palette**: Wood type, metal finish, upholstery type - **Color family**: Warm neutrals, cool tones, bold accent, monochrome - **Scale**: Compact/apartment, standard, generous/commercial - **Price tier**: Budget (<$500), mid-range ($500-$2,000), premium ($2,000-$5,000), luxury ($5,000+) - **Market**: Residential, contract, hospitality ## Step 3: Determine Pairing Categories Based on the source pr...