creating a design inspiration board
I’ve come up with a plan for each room in our renovation by using an inspiration image. But I’ve found that sometimes the vision in your head doesn’t always exist on paper. That’s the case for Finn’s (my little boy) bedroom. I knew that I wanted to create a space that was childlike with a Tahoe flare. However, I also wanted the staples in his abode to be something that could evolve with him as he grows.
So… Mom and I pieced together a plan with numerous pictures that capture elements of our imagined design. When I was a production designer in Los Angeles, I did this all the time when creating the look for a set.
I always like to start with color and texture because it’s a great foundation for any space. The plan...we’re using bead board on the walls painted in a warm sage. Since the house is really little, we can’t have too much going on room by room, and sage flows cohesively throughout the house. As for the bead board, it provides much needed interest. The color is a little mature for a 2 year old, but I think it will grow beautifully with him.
Then with the green, we’ll incorporate some black accents, think bedframe and hardware. Again, bringing a little black into the space creates cohesion throughout the house. FYI… you can see Finn’s room directly from the living room so visual flow is a must.
Now for the fun part...yes those elements that are easy to change as he grows. We’re turning his room into a Tahoe dream, complete with woodland creatures and a tent. When he first steps into the space we want his little face to light up. After all, this is his refuge, a place where his imagination can run wild and creativity abounds.
So if you can’t find the perfect inspiration image… no worries. Instead, create an entire inspiration board for a space. It’s so helpful to see if your vision aligns on paper.
Happy Decorating,
Kate
