Mood Boards

Julie-Ann · #1 25-08-2010, 06:42 PM

I came across this website where you can create a mood board on your computer. It's called Olioboard. It's really easy to use the site (once you read the instructions

). I was playing around with it for a client's bathrooms but I think it is great for the every day decorator. A mood board can help you visualise how all the elements of a room are going to look together. And it could be extra handy when you are trying to convince a family member that your decorating suggestions are going to look great together, and you are not crazy

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The only issue I had with it was trying to save it as an image so I could share it with you here. I ended up taking a screenshot of the page and cropping it. When I work out if there is an easier way I will update you.
So here is my very 1st mood board. I don't normally do mood boards for clients. I usually use a 3D programme and draw up the room for them. But these clients haven't selected their tiles or colours yet so I thought this mood board would be better in this case.
If you have any suggestions on how I can improve my mood board I would love any ideas.
Pop on over and try it out for yourself

Lanne · #2 25-08-2010, 07:27 PM

JA - have your tried polyvore..?

The only problem with it is you can see so many other peoples choices.. that you really do end up doing a lot of shopping LOL

Julie-Ann · #3 25-08-2010, 07:29 PM

I have heard of it but never tried it before. Another toy to play with

tracyel · #4 25-08-2010, 08:19 PM

I had a quick go. This is what I came up with for the master bedroom so far.

Julie-Ann · #5 25-08-2010, 08:23 PM

That's great Traceyl

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How did you save it as an image?

decorheaven · #6 25-08-2010, 09:13 PM

Another great site I have booked marked to get back to and play with. So many tools on the net now days. We often have links back to polyvore. A green damask is popular for some of the fashion art work collection http://www.polyvore.com/palms/set?id=804164. You could use this site to find out your style by making a collections of things you like and then reviewing them for colour, content and style.

tracyel · #7 26-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Hi Julie-Ann. I just right clicked on the picture on the main screen and then clicked on 'save as'.

Julie-Ann · #8 26-08-2010, 10:21 AM

You know Mr17 & I tried that so many times yesterday with no luck. I just tried it then and voila- it worked. Computers

This is the other mood board I was working on. This is the clients main bathroom. The main focus of the bathroom is a deep and luxurious bath tub with a leather headrest. I'm still playing with this one- it's just not quite siting right- yet.

tracyel · #9 26-08-2010, 11:05 AM

What is your accent colour? Maybe a deep burgundy or lime green.

Julie-Ann · #10 26-08-2010, 11:26 AM

The clients haven't picked their colours yet- just the layout and the bits and pieces like showers, toilets, baths etc.
I think not having the colours is making me feel the mood board is unfinished. But I want them to get an idea of how all their selections are going to come together.
Some of the mood boards on Olioboard were very cool