Interior design isn’t just picking and choosing furniture or colors; it’s creating an experience, or story, or feeling; it’s creating a space that simply feels right. At Ideal Eyes Interior, we feel that one of the most valuable and impactful tools we can use during this creative process are the mood board.
Whether we are designing your warm and cozy living room, or your luxurious master bedroom, or even your entire home, mood boards can help us imagine, develop, adjust and organize our thoughts and ideas into an understandable and cohesive manner. But what is a mood board, after all? And how did it become such a valuable tool in the world of interior designing?
We’ll answer these questions and reveal the mood board’s role in driving our design process with you.
What is a Mood Board?
A mood board can be described as a visual collage or arrangement of images, textures, colors, materials, and inspirational elements that articulate the overall feel or “mood” of a project. It serves as a creative blueprint, a sneak peak at what your space may look and feel like.
We create both digital mood boards and physical boards, based on the project, or the client’s preference. Think of it as our way of giving you a peek into what we are about to create together.
Why Mood Boards Matter in Interior Design
- They Help Us Translate Vision into Visuals
Some people come to us with some pretty abstract thoughts like “I want something warm and welcoming” or “I love minimal and modern with a twist.” Mood boards help us take those abstract thoughts and actualize them visually.
By visually mapping out your vision, we help ensure that all design decisions stay true to your personality and style.
- They Set the Tone for the Entire Project
A mood board serves as the starting point for the design process. Once the board is complete, it is referenced for all design elements: flooring, furniture, wall treatments, lighting.
This eliminates wasted time, keeps everyone on the same page, and guarantees that the space won’t feel random or rushed, but cohesive and intentional.
- They Bridge the Gap Between Ideas and Execution
In interior design, one of the most common obstacles we run into is communication– how do we really get you to see what we see? That is where mood boards come in handy because they are a way for us to express and interpret a common visual language between us and our client.
You are able to express what you love, what you don’t love and what appeals to you the most. This will inform the details of everything we explore before we move to executing.
- They Spark Creativity and Innovation
Mood boards are not only about structure, but they are inspired too. We use mood boards to explore different styles, color combinations, and themes. It can be one image or texture that inspires a robust new idea to elevate the project to new heights.
By curating visuals that inspire us (and you), we can develop designs that are fresh, unique, and have a voice.
- They Help Avoid Costly Mistakes
Mood boards give us the ability to creatively explore the concepts visually before we make the physical or financial commitment. Want to know what a bold colors does with natural wood finishes? Or how a velvet texture works with shiny metals?
We can put it all on a mood board, and it can save us from costly changes in design later. It is our opportunity to get it right the first time.
Our Approach at Ideal Eyes Interior
Mood boards are an essential element here at Ideal Eyes Interior. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an existing space, we kick off every project with a clear defined mood board to bring your lifestyle, tastes, and vision to life.
We develop the mood board together closely during every step of the design process, ensuring the board continues to evolve based on your direction, until it feels just right!
Final Thoughts
A mood board is a relatively simple tool but is the heart of our design process. It locks in imagination, aligns vision and clarifies every project. At Ideal Eyes Interior we don’t just design homes, we curate experiences. And the mood board is where it all begins.
So when you are starting to think about redesigning your space, remember to always start with a mood board, with us. Let’s create a visual story that embodies a deep sense of yourself.
Are ready to turn your dream space into reality? Let’s build your mood board today, together.