Back with another mood board today!

Here’s what Laura had to say about her Master Bedroom:

“We’re looking for a relaxing, cozy space. It’s got absolutely no personality right now. The floors are unfinished hardwood and we need to put something down because it’s really chilly in the room and the floor is super squeaky. The walls are sort of a soft tan right now. I’m someone who’s body temp runs 10 degrees colder than everyone else so I try to steer clear of chilly colors on my walls. I’d like to have the option of changing the bedding around with the season. We have a big comfy duvet in on the bed now that I usually put away in the summer.

The furniture is my teenage bedroom set that I painted black during my last pregnancy (talk about nesting!) and it really should stay. It’s sturdy and pretty nice but it’s big. The bed obviously has to stay and we’ve tried it on different walls and this is really the best place for it. The headboard is from an old door that my husband and I covered with batting and fabric. I think it would be nice to keep, but needs to be another color/pattern. There is a big air conditioning unit above the bed that is covered in the winter but open in the summer and obviously has to stay. I’ve always wanted to hang something above our bed, but I don’t know how to navigate that.”

And here’s what I came up with!

Note: As some of you may have noticed, I did not include links to the products within the mood board. Unfortunately, I’ve made the choice, based on several reasons, to no longer provide them here on the blog. As much as I’d love to, providing links a second time is extremely time consuming. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean you won’t have access to sources! I create Pinterest boards specific to each and every mood board that I create. You can simply hop on over and scroll to find any product you may be interested in! Here’s the direct link to Laura’s Space!

Update: We’re taking a quick leave from mood boards and will NOT be accepting new clients for the time being. I’m currently booked through August, so we plan to reopen shop (or at least give an update) around that time. Thanks for your patience!

Check out more details & past examples.

I am beyond obsessed with one of my latest mood boards, so I’m skipping ahead a bit to share it! Ashley had contacted me back in March to see if I’d be wiling to help her out with a nursery for her newest addition. Of course, I was elated and welcomed the opportunity. Nurseries definitely have a sweet spot in my heart, for a few reasons. A-Babies are adorable, and their rooms are too. And B- the very first space I ever shared on the blogosphere was Zoey’s nursery, and I like to think that design is responsible for really getting my name out there. Aka – Pinterest loves Zoey’s nursery.

Back to Ashley’s space. I love this nursery. Like, lurve it. I want it. So bad, that I want a new baby JUST so I can copy it. (kidding mom, I haven’t completely lost it just yet)

Here’s what Ashely had to say about her hopes for this new space:

“The purpose of the room is something that can grow as they do. Also, we’d like the room to be a place that is comfortable and functional, since we plan to be spending a lot of time in there. i think i really want a twin bed or daybed to be in there for long nights as well.

I don’t have a specific color scheme in mind. I tend to gravitate towards rooms with a neutral base and pops of color (hot pink being a fav) & i am always a sucker for black and white accents. I want it to be a fun room without being overly themey. i am literally in love with your oldest daughter’s big girl room, so i’d love something with a feel similar to that. if it is a boy that is where i am really stumped. You’ll notice that my pinterest board is heavy on the girl stuff and super light on the boy stuff just because i tend to not like any of the boy rooms that are out there. (UPDATE: we later found out Ashley was in fact, having a boy)

I have a gold mirror that has just been sitting unused for months now, so if it worked in the room then it would be available as well as two white ikea expedit shelves. Neither have to be in the room.We are basically starting from scratch. I do loooooove the “for like ever” poster and have been looking for an excuse to buy myself one…i also love the chalkboard in the entry and our room has a similar opening.

If it matters, my dad is a contractor so i have a handyman at my disposal. I’d love to get an area rug to cover (at least a portion) of the crappy carpet. i think i want to remove the closet doors in the room and add a closet organizer with curtains where the doors would be.”

Here’s what I came up with!

Note: As some of you may have noticed, I did not include links to the products within the mood board. Unfortunately, I’ve made the choice, based on several reasons, to no longer provide them here on the blog. As much as I’d love to, providing links a second time is extremely time consuming. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean you won’t have access to sources! I create Pinterest boards specific to each and every mood board that I create. You can simply hop on over and scroll to find any product you may be interested in! Here’s the direct link to Ashley’s Nursery!

Update: We’re taking a quick leave from mood boards and will NOT be accepting new clients for the time being. I’m currently booked through August, so we plan to reopen shop (or at least give an update) around that time. Thanks for your patience!

Check out more details & past examples.

Remember Caroline’s mood board for her living space? Well, it’s almost complete and she’s kindly offered to take us along for the ride!

Before: We started with a living space that was overwhelmed with brown on tan on cream on tan. The large windows on one side of the fireplace and high ceiling were making this room all kinds of awkward.

We made a several tweaks post mood board, but here was our starting point.

And here’s where Caroline’s space stands today!

We kept several of the original features like the flooring, wall color, and coffee table. The fireplace and high ceilings are now balanced out with a larger mirror and the addition of a wall of frames mimics the lines of the windows opposite the fireplace. Everything is grounded  with a large area rug and of course, we brought in some major life with brilliant pops of color in teal, aqua, and lime green. Hasn’t Caroline done a fantastic job?? I’m so impressed with the turnaround on this space!

Side note: We’re taking a quick leave from mood boards for the time being. I’m currently booked through August, so we plan to reopen shop (or at least give an update) around that time. Thanks for your patience! 

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Here’s what Kaite had to say about her dining space:

“The room measures about 155” by 148” and the window sits in a little ~12” bump out.  Oh and there’s a tray ceiling. This space should really be a dining room.  We would like to have more adult-type dinners and this would definitely be the space for that.  It shouldn’t be too formal as that’s not really our style but should feel welcoming, approachable, not in any way stuffy.   I don’t have china or anything that’s a must for storing/finding a home. Also for some background, we’re looking to spruce up most of the rooms in our house with thoughts that we might want to sell and move in the not too distant future.  So instead of investing a ton of blood, sweat, & tears right now and doing something quirky in the space we’re looking to make it look really sharp & put-together so it will show well when we try to sell it without feeling like we’ve lost out on a lot of time/$$ that we’re leaving in the house.  

I’m struggling here b/c if all I was doing was describing my taste in colors I would probably say walls/bigger pieces more neutrals but still some color (maybe even calm) but definitely with contrast and pops of color for some personality. I think what we like about the space in the inspiration pic is the neutral colors, bold light fixture(s), high contrast white trim, simple-ish design, feels warm/family/inviting vs formal, bold, stuffy. Wouldn’t mind if there was an element with a bit more color.  Maybe a pop of red?  Maybe it’s some art?  

The only DR furniture we have is my parents old table.  I wouldn’t mind repurposing that if possible to save $$.  I would also love to try DIY something since the table in the inspiration picture seems farmhouse-ish.  I don’t mind perusing craigslist or unfinished furniture places too.”

And here’s what I came up with!

Note: As some of you may have noticed, I did not include links to the products within the mood board. Unfortunately, I’ve made the choice, based on several reasons, to no longer provide them here on the blog. As much as I’d love to, providing links a second time is extremely time consuming. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean you won’t have access to sources! I create Pinterest boards specific to each and every mood board that I create. You can simply hop on over and scroll to find any product you may be interested in! Here’s the direct link to Katie’s Living Space!

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Back with another mood board today! Get your own personalized mood board here :)

This design runs a little closer to my heart than usual, as it’s for my soon-to-be-baby-neice..in-law? Aka- Ricky’s older sister, Sue, is preggers! I am beyond excited. When I met Ricky’s two sisters (one older, one younger) they embraced me as if I truly was their own sister. I’ve never felt so welcomed by another family in all my life. Almost seven years later and I can not even begin to describe the love and respect and I have grown for these girls.

So, when Sue asked me if I’d help her with the nursery design, of course I was elated. I don’t have the typical client’s written description of what she was looking for in the space, but I’ll give you guys a quick rundown with a few bullet points.

• A pink & gray color scheme.
• Something girly, but nothing crazy-pepto-bismol-pink on all the walls.
• A nod to an animal theme, without being “themey” and pasting Disney decals everywhere.
• Dark wood furniture.
• Budget friendly, as always.

Here’s what I came up with! I’m slightly obsessed with this nursery.

I’ll definitely be back with before & after pics as the room progresses

Note: As some of you may have noticed, I did not include links to the products within the mood board. Unfortunately, I’ve made the choice, based on several reasons, to no longer provide them here on the blog. As much as I’d love to, providing links a second time is extremely time consuming. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean you won’t have access to sources! I create Pinterest boards specific to each and every mood board that I create. You can simply hop on over and scroll to find any product you may be interested in! Here’s the direct link to Josie’s Nursery!

Interested in a Mood Board for your own space?

Check out more details, past examples, and shoot me an email! Lets chat!