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Forty adults evaluated color and texture swatches and rendered bedroom scenes while eye-tracking data capturing attraction, retention, and exploration were collected. Pairwise choices were modeled using a Bradley\u2013Terry approach, and visual-attention features were integrated with emotion ratings to construct an interpretable attention index for predicting preferences. Results show that neutral light colors and structured wood-like textures consistently rank highest, with scene context reducing preference differences but not altering the order. Shorter time to first fixation and longer fixation duration were the strongest predictors of desirability, demonstrating the combined influence of rapid visual capture and sustained attention. Within the tested stimulus set and viewing conditions, the proposed pipeline yields consistent preference rankings and an interpretable attention-based score that supports evidence-informed shortlisting of wardrobe-front materials. 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