On this Monday, I’m sharing mood boards I’ve developed for my interior design classes. Mood boards are exciting to create because you aren’t committing to particular materials or furniture, but instead, you are capturing the vibe you envision for a space through inspiring photos and materials. A mood board helps communicate your vision to your client and informs the actual design and selections.
 
All of the projects and their specifications are hypothetical. I’ll be sharing these boards on social media on upcoming Mondays.
 
Above, is a mood board designed in a traditional style with an upscale, citrus vibe for a Chicago hotel lobby design.
 
Below, is a design board designed in a prairie style for an Oak Park, Illinois home:

A mood board designed in a traditional style for Arboreal, a wellness day retreat and spa, in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts:

These mood boards are not in a traditional style, but I thought I’d share them, anyway. Sometimes I’m required to design outside of my preferred style, which I suppose makes me a stronger overall designer.
 
A mood board designed in a contemporary, bohemian style for a Chicago hotel lobby design:

A mood board designed in a sleek, modern style for a Chicago hotel lobby design:

A mood board designed in a farmhouse style with a citrus, farmstand vibe for a Chicago hotel lobby design:

A mood board designed in an industrial, chic style for a Chicago hotel lobby design:

You can see more interior design work in the Original Designs portfolio.