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Mood board

Meaning in interior design, with examples

/ˈmuːd bɔːd/nounCore term

In interior design, mood board means: A collage of images, colours, textures and objects that shows the feeling and style intended for a space before any detailed design is done.

In Turkish: mood board, ilham panosu, konsept panosu

How it is used

Used at the concept stage to agree on a direction with the client. Mood boards can be digital (made in Canva, Photoshop or Pinterest) or physical. You create, put together or present a mood board.

Example sentences

  1. The client loved the second mood board, with its warm wood tones and soft linen.

  2. Let's put together a quick mood board before we start the 3D model.

Common collocations

  • create a mood board
  • present a mood board
  • digital mood board
  • concept mood board
  • sample boardA board showing real samples of the materials and finishes chosen for a room, such as flooring, tiles, fabrics, paint and metal finishes, arranged together.
  • concept designThe early design stage in which the designer presents the overall idea for a space, including the layout, mood, colours and key materials, before technical details are developed.
  • colour paletteThe limited set of specific colours selected for a project, often shown as samples or paint codes, from which every surface and item is chosen.
  • design briefA document or set of notes that records what the client wants from a project: how the space will be used, the style, the budget, the timeline and any must-haves.

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