Redesigned Material Library for a More Seamless Search

Lightbeans just launched a new browsing and filtering experience across its material library. You can now filter thousands of materials by applications, material types, brands, availability in your country, and colors. Category thumbnails on the homepage take you to the right product category in one click. And yes, the SketchUp extension got the same upgrade!

Why did We Rebuild the Navigation?

With thousands of materials in the Lightbeans library, the product search has been getting harder lately. This is why we thoughtfully created an intuitive navigation and filters to ease the specification process.

What is New?

Refined filters. When you design a space, you have a specific application in mind and then you select a material type, a brand, and a color. Our filters narrow your search so you find the right material faster. You don’t need to see roofing materials when you need a countertop texture! With the new filters, you only see what is relevant for your project.

Category thumbnails. The homepage now shows images for each material category to help you find what you are looking for in the blink of an eye.

Enhanced product pages. Look for the "Enhanced Product Pages" filter to see only materials with our upgraded product pages, packed with information and inspiration to help with your specifications.

Frequently asked questions

How do I filter materials on Lightbeans? Open the material library, click "All filters" and select the specific filters you need. The catalog updates immediately so you can discover products that fit your project's needs.

Do the new filters work inside SketchUp? Yes. The Lightbeans SketchUp extension offers the same navigation and the same filters as the website.

How much does the material library cost? Access stays free for architects, designers and students, for commercial and educational work alike.