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What is a mood board, anyway?

  • Elise
  • May 31
  • 1 min read

Depends on who you ask. Everyone agrees it's some sort of collage of images—but beyond that, it varies. In interior design, I’ve noticed mood boards are usually made up entirely of decor: fabric swatches, textures, photos of furniture or styled rooms.


That’s fine—but it’s not how I approach it.


A colorful moodboard for a young girl. It includes images of the ocean, purple sequins, wolf puppies and more. There is also a color palette and key emotion words under the mood board.
How we create a vibe.

With The Mood Method, mood boards are less about stuff and more about feeling. I use them to help you focus on how you want to feel in your space. A lot of people get stuck chasing a certain aesthetic, and they end up with a room that looks great... but doesn’t feel quite right.


Some mood boards get really specific—but I like to keep mine open, flexible, and true to the actual mood. That’s what helps clients stay grounded in the emotion they’re designing for. And honestly? Once the feeling is nailed down, the rest comes together so much more easily.


Want a personalized, emotion-led mood board to help guide your next space? Just fill out the form on our contact page and we’ll get started.

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