How To Make A Mood Board

When wanting to redo a space it can get confusing on where to start. There are countless steps that need to be done. Most of the time people have many different ideas of what they want. This is when it is crucial to stay organized. There is a tool that is extremely helpful when it comes to putting things in order. It is called a mood board. Nearly all designers start their projects with a mood board. You do not have to be an experienced designer to make one. Here are some ideas on how to put together a mood board for a space. 

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What It Is

Mood boards can help you get a strong start to your project. Whether you are starting from scratch, or just want to change the style of a room. Think of it as an outline when you write a paper. Mood boards are a visual representation of ideas for a project. They bring in all the different elements to life. A mood board can be a collage of inspirational images. The best part is that there is no right or wrong way to do one. It can be as creative as you want it to be. 

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How To Start 

The purpose of a mood board is to figure out the overall feel for the project. Explore the general style, colors, and mood you want to achieve. Start with one piece of inspiration. That can be a number of different objects. It can be a photo of a space that you saw on social media. It can be a rug that you love to base your design around. It can be an art piece that has meaning to you. Once you find the one inspiration piece it will be easy to find the others. Most importantly make sure it stays true to your style and your home. 

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How To Do It

Mood boards help put all your ideas into one place. When they are all put together, then you can take a step back to see what works and what doesn't. Now that you have found your one inspiration piece, find other elements to go off of it. Say the main inspiration is a photo of a living room. Find another photo similar to the main one. Find certain materials that you want in the space. Marble, wood, and limestone are only a few examples of what can be incorporated. Find fabric that you like and place it on the board. Finally, put the accent colors that you want on it.

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