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Get inspired!
HOW TO USE A 2.Flip through interior de-
sign magazines, surf the internet
and check out local design
MOOD BOARD WHEN stores for inspiration. Save
pictures of any colors, pattern
or designs you find appealing,
Redecorating and add these to your board.
Found a fabric you like the look
of? Ask for a swatch to include
on your board. Take your time.
This research is crucial - don’t
rush it.
BY ANJA SPRINGTHORPE Decide your color scheme.
3.Once your board includes
ould you like a fresh, new What will stay? a range of ideas, pictures and
look for an old room, but ar- 1. Decide which furniture, colors, decide what goes well
en't sure what color scheme decorative accents or window with together. Remove things
Wto use? A mood board is a dressings will stay. Are any of that don’t work. This process
great tool to create a visualization of color, these items favorites? If so, helps determine your overall
texture and style for any project. Interior these should be the focal point color scheme. DIY stores offer
designers utilize these boards to achieve of your mood board. Take free color swatches in different
elegant, balanced spaces. pictures or find similar items shades which help to visualize
You can create a mood board on a on the web to pin on your the final outcome. So be brave.
piece of cardboard, paper or even digitally. board. Knowing what will stay Don’t be afraid to play around
A number of apps and websites offer free is important when it comes to with unusual or contrasting
mood boards with plenty of guidance on choosing the overall style of colors since they’re not going on
how to get that interior dream look. the room. your wall just yet.

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