Browse mood boards, sample boards and material boards, with real examples, practical tips and inspiration for developing interior design ideas. INTERIOR DESIGN BOARDS Most people refer to all design boards as mood boards, but there are actually several different types, each serving a different purpose. Some help define the overall direction of a room, while others focus on specific materials, finishes and furnishings. Here you'll find inspiration, real examples and practical guidance on creating mood boards, sample boards and material boards. MOOD BOARDS What is a mood board? A mood board is often where a design begins. By combining images, colours, furniture, materials and other visual references, it helps establish the overall direction of a room. It's a useful way to gather ideas, refine a concept and see how different elements might work together before moving on to more detailed design decisions. Why use a mood board? Good design rarely starts with furniture. It usually starts with an idea. Read more How to create a mood board Because collecting pretty pictures is only half the story of good design. Show me how Mood board examples Different styles, colour palettes and concepts, find ideas for your next project. Get inspired SAMPLE BOARDS What is a sample board? A sample board takes a mood board one step further by replacing inspiration with specific product selections. It brings together carefully chosen furniture, fabrics, finishes and accessories to show how a scheme will look in reality. Sample boards are typically created once the overall style has been established and help ensure all elements work together before any purchasing begins. Turn ideas into interiors A sample board turns a design concept into specific products and selections. Read more Sample versus mood board A mood board captures the idea. A sample board brings it to life with real products. Learn more Sample board examples See how real product selections work together before any purchasing begins. Get inspired MATERIAL BOARDS What is a material board? A material board focuses on the finishes you'll actually experience in a room. Rather than showing inspiration or product selections, it brings together physical samples of fabrics, timber, flooring, tiles and other materials so you can see and feel how they work together. In an ideal world, every sample is real, because texture, weight and finish are just as important as colour. Learn more

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Find your interior design style without the jargon. Browse practical guides to Scandinavian, Contemporary, Art Deco, Industrial, Transitional and more, with ideas for real homes. FIND YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE Making sense of interior design styles, without the fancy words. Interior design styles can be useful, but only up to a point. They help you recognise patterns, understand what you're drawn to, and put words to the look you keep saving without really knowing why. The trick is not to treat them as fixed boxes. Most real homes aren't purely Japandi, Coastal or Contemporary. They're usually a mix of what you like, what you already own, and what actually works for your home and life. If you've ever thought, "I know what I like, but I don't know what it's called," you're certainly not the only one. Browse the styles below for inspiration and ideas, and don't feel you have to fit your home into someone else's label. African Rich textures, earthy colours and handcrafted details inspired by diverse cultures and landscapes. Warm, layered and full of natural character. Show me Art Deco Bold shapes, rich colours and unapologetic glamour. Elegant, dramatic and never afraid to make an entrance. Show me Bohemian Relaxed, collected and full of personality, with layered textures, meaningful objects and a lived-in feel. Show me Coastal Fresh, light and relaxed, inspired by life near the water rather than souvenir shops by the beach. Show me Contemporary Clean lines, thoughtful simplicity and a focus on the present rather than the past. Flexible, uncluttered and often warmer than people expect. Show me Cottagecore Cosy, nostalgic and full of charm, with vintage finds, floral fabrics, natural materials and an appreciation for life's slower moments. Show me Desert Modern Warm earth tones, organic shapes and natural textures inspired by the landscapes of the American Southwest. Show me Eclectic A thoughtful mix of styles, eras and influences that feels personal rather than perfectly matched. Show me French / Parisian Elegant without trying too hard, romantic without becoming overly theatrical and luxurious without relying on obvious displays of wealth. Show me Japandi A calm blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences, centred around natural materials, simplicity and restraint. Show me Mediterranean Sun-washed colours, natural stone, textured walls and an easy sense of indoor-outdoor living inspired by life around the Mediterranean coast. Show me Mid-Century Modern Timeless furniture, warm woods and iconic silhouettes that still feel remarkably current decades later. Show me Modern Farmhouse Classic farmhouse charm with warm woods, natural textures and a cleaner, more contemporary feel. Show me Scandinavian Light, practical and effortlessly comfortable, with natural materials, soft colours and a less-is-more approach. Show me Traditional Classic details, timeless furniture and an elegant sense of comfort that never tries too hard. Show me Transitional The middle ground between classic and contemporary, combining familiar shapes with a cleaner, fresher feel. Show me Urban Chic Industrial style with a softer side, combining raw materials with warm textures, vintage finds and plenty of personality. Show me Wabi Sabi Natural materials, understated beauty and an appreciation for simplicity, imperfection and the marks of time. Show me

Explore real life interior makeovers, styling updates and behind the scenes renovation moments. Practical ideas drawn from real spaces. REAL HOME MAKEOVERS Room makeovers, DIY projects and restyling ideas from my own work – the real story behind the pictures. Whispering Bold Projects All Categories Play Video Play Video 00:13 Go Custom Sometimes you just have to go custom. Our 150 yr old home is crooked, nothing is plumb, and random chimney stacks and awkward corners are normal. So I designed these built-in cupboards for my daughter’s room to fit around it. Much better, right? Play Video Play Video 00:24 Did I Pull it Off? To all the doubters. Remember when I painted my teenager’s room almost black and quite a few of you thought I’d lost the plot? Fair. It was looking a little coffin-like halfway through. But I had a plan. And, more importantly, a teenager who solemnly promised she’d keep her room tidy if I sorted the storage and let her go dark. Here’s how it turned out. Full disclosure, I finished it while she was away at school camp, so she hasn’t actually moved back in yet. Which explains why it still looks this tidy (also because all the crap is still on the floor on the hallway). Let’s enjoy it while it lasts. And? Did I pull it off? Play Video Play Video 00:26 Pink to Almost Black My teenager swears that if I sort out her storage and paint her room basically black, she’ll keep it clean. Would anyone go for it? I mean, worth a crack. She’s well and truly outgrown the pink, fair enough. We somehow agreed on the right shade of very dark grey and I reckon with the right styling I can stop it looking like a coffin. Think I can pull it off? Who’s freaking out watching me cut in without tape? Stay tuned for the final reveal! Play Video Play Video 00:07 Post Summer Art Swap New school year, new art swap. And don’t be like me, trying to be nonchalant about the size of the frame. Just put the damn thing on the floor before swapping the art. Even with my kerfuffle, it only took a few minutes. Play Video Play Video 00:16 Guest Room Makeover Small room, big job. This guest bedroom in Valencia needed to work a bit harder, so every decision was about saving space, adding storage and getting as much as possible off the floor. Play Video Play Video 00:38 Paint by Numbers Turns out paint by numbers is surprisingly relaxing. Who knew. I’m definitely not an artist. But I can colour in. Here in Valencia there’s always something that needs doing, so sitting still isn’t exactly my strong suit. I figured this might force me to stay in one place for a bit. It actually worked. ☺️ It also combines two of my guilty pleasures. Keep watching to the end, and you’ll see why. I may have accidentally given myself a craving. I blame the painting. Play Video Play Video 00:27 Peel & Stick Makeover It wasn’t quite as quick as I make it look here, but editing this reel definitely took longer than putting the wallpaper up. Piece of cake. Would you give peel-and-stick a go? Play Video Play Video 00:12 Wallpaper Makeover This dining room was designed to keep the heat out, which also makes it pretty dark, so I brightened it up with Shoreline Fan in Champagne wallpaper (gifted) by Wild Palace. I’m never going back to glue. Peel and stick is just too easy. The wallpaper was custom-made to my wall, the quality is amazing and the service impeccable. For the first time ever, my old wallpaper came off without a fight, and because the new wallpaper was so easy to install, the whole makeover was done in no time. Play Video Play Video 00:17 Leftover Paint Since there was paint left anyway… it was cloudy outside, sat on the sofa, looked at this wall and thought fookit. Two hours later a totally different look in my Mediterranean living room. Load More SEE YOU ON THE BLOG Fresh reads for design lovers. If you want to see where my ideas end up, you’ll find them on the blog. Browse articles

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