If you're decorating a room in your home and you're nervous to pull the trigger on spending all of your hard earned money, I suggest you create a design board (or mood board as it's commonly referred to) to help you become more confident about your selections and ensure you love all of your choices before you spend any money.
So with that being said, today I'm going to show you a quick and easy way to create a mood board for your interior decorating project.
Here is a video that walks you through the entire process. I've kept the pace fairly slow to ensure newbies could follow along, so feel free to increase the video speed if you feel it's moving too slowly for you.
Need more help?
Here are some previous posts that will help you get even more Thanksgiving-ready:
Favorite Fall Pillows & Fall Pillows UNDER $25
Favorite Fall Art
7 Decorating Shortcuts to Decorate Your Home this Fall
How to Make ‘Elevated’ Fall Tablescapes
How to Create a Timeless Fall Ambience in Your Home
Oh and here are two playlists I love for background music at dinner parties: Cozy & Relaxing
I truly hope this helps you. Please know that you don’t need a full home refresh to make Thanksgiving feel special. A handful of thoughtful pieces can completely transform your space. My goal with this roundup is to save you time, reduce the stress of hosting and help you create a home that feels warm, inviting and ready for the holiday.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of love, laughter and gratitude. xo
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Val Malnar
Certified Interior Decorator | Virtual Interior Designer
Orangetree Interiors
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