Create cohesion Be sure your mood board includes the following: At least one wide room shot of an inspiration room Detail photos Color swatches Material textures Inspiration from unexpected places like landscapes or travel photography

A mood board is not a design board. This is where we comb through hundreds of saved images and narrow them to a select few, establish a color palette, add abstract inspiration, and incorporate direction for materials.

encompassing sensory experience when you walk through the front door.

My goal is to understand the architectural language and speak to the style, location, and homeowner’s personal taste.

TIP: A chest provides additional storage and also acts as a drop zone for keys and sunglasses.

If you live in a tract-style community or your home is simply lacking architectural interest, looking for ways to add architectural details is one of the first things you can do to improve both the style and value of your home.

rugs

An antique console table juxtaposed with an oversized lamp provides the push and pull between inviting and luxe that I hoped to achieve throughout our home.

There was, however, a small wall that extended a few feet beyond the front door. I laid down a 2-foot-by-3-foot rug, mounted a coatrack, and hung a piece of thrifted artwork,