Mood boards are an amazing tool to bring your innovative ideas to life. They can truly help you see and improve your concepts, whether you’re putting together a lovely living room or mapping out the wedding of your dreams.

1. Season’s Beauty

A season's beauty mood board that shows the colors and feels of the time.
A season’s beauty mood board that shows the colors and feels of the time.

Show the feel of the current season with colors and feels that match the season. I change my boards with the seasons, adding warmth in winter and light in summer.

2. Remembering the Past

A past times mood board with old-fashioned parts and old finds.
A past times mood board with old-fashioned parts and old finds.

Add old finds and prints from the past for a bit of the good old days. I like looking at flea markets for special items that tell a story and add charm.

3. Fancy Touch

A fancy mood board with stylish and rich touches.
A fancy mood board with stylish and rich touches.

Add fancy touches like shiny metals and soft cloths for a classy feel. These touches make the room feel better right away.

4. Alluring Country Style

A rustic mood board with comfortable, textured parts.
A rustic mood board with comfortable, textured parts.

Mix comfy feel-good aspects, like tough fabric and roughed up wood, to get a rustic charm. I added old finds to my apartment in Boston to bring a warm, welcoming feeling.

5. Bringing Back the Past

A past times mood board with old and memory-filled parts.
A past times mood board with old and memory-filled parts.

Bring back the past with colors from the past and old designs. I love the memories this brings, especially when mixed with modern touches.

6. Simple Style

A simple style mood board that shows off beauty that lasts.
A simple style mood board that shows off beauty that lasts.

Play with black and white parts for beauty that lasts. This is one of my favorite ways to style because it’s classic but still modern.

7. Warm Weather Getaway

A warm weather mood board with bright plants and exotic parts.
A warm weather mood board with bright plants and exotic parts.

Bring the tropics home with bright plants and exotic prints. I usually mix palm leaves with colorful birds for a lively, tropical feel.

8. Vibrant Color Splash

A bright mood board that shows off strong color splashes.
A bright mood board that shows off strong color splashes.

Have fun with strong, eye-catching colors that make your room more lively and exciting. The first time I did this, I used bright touches with softer backgrounds to get a striking look.

9. Dream World

A dream world mood board with fun and dream-like themes.
A dream world mood board with fun and dream-like themes.

Go into a dream world with dream-like parts and fun colors. When I want to feel inspired, I add fairy tale touches and light colors for a dreamy getaway.

10. Creative Talent

A creative mood board that shows off strong art and creative drawings.
A creative mood board that shows off strong art and creative drawings.

Show your artistic side with strong art pieces and creative drawings. I often add my own pictures to make the board more personal and improve its creative feel.

11. Mixed Style

A mixed style mood board that mixes different styles and parts.
A mixed style mood board that mixes different styles and parts.

Mix different styles and parts for a mixed-up vibe. I like the challenge of mixing things you wouldn’t expect to create a look that’s both balanced and different.

12. Celebrating Culture

A cultural mood board that shows worldwide designs and different parts.
A cultural mood board that shows worldwide designs and different parts.

Show respect for different backgrounds with cultural parts and designs. I find it good to add worldwide influences and cloths that tell a story.

13. Seaside Holiday

A seaside mood board with sea-like colors and sandy textures.
A seaside mood board with sea-like colors and sandy textures.

Add sea-like colors and sandy feels to your board for a beachy getaway. I live close to the sea, so I often use shells and light blues to bring the beach inside.

14. Tranquility Inspired by Nature

A nature-focused mood board featuring calming earthen aspects.
A nature-focused mood board featuring calming earthen aspects.

Make a mood board using items from the natural world. Using rich plants, soil-inspired shades, and simple textures can create a tranquil vibe. I’m a big fan of adding bits of lumber washed ashore and cuttings of greenery to bring that feeling of peace.

15. New Age Simplicity

A minimalist mood board that focuses on simplicity and beauty.
A minimalist mood board that focuses on simplicity and beauty.

Focus on simple shapes and a gentle color choice to get a minimalist look. I think less is more; it lets each item stand out in a space that isn’t cluttered.

16. Bohemian Happiness

A bohemian mood board full of bright colors and designs.
A bohemian mood board full of bright colors and designs.

Mix unusual designs and bright colors for a free spirit feel. I really like using woven cloths and knotted art to create a relaxed mood.