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Last December, I enrolled in the unique 'Designing your Home the Nordic Way' course at the Nordic Design Institute. This course delved into every aspect of Nordic and Scandinavian interior decoration designs, from colors to lighting, providing me with knowledge and inspiration.
As for my final assignment, I used this photo as my inspiration. I am drawn to its natural colors, such as the ocean, sand, sky, sand grass, and wood fence posts.
Allow me to share my mood board and mind map, which are crucial tools in my 'Designing your Home the Nordic Way' course. These visual aids helped me organize my inspirations, ideas, and shopping recommendations for my interior design projects.
(Photo Credits - from Top Left to Bottom Right: Mint Green Room, Terrazzo Wallpaper, Cozy Bedroom, Retro/Cabin Fireplace, Photo of the beach in Wilmington, NC area, Blue Wood Grain, Powdered Sugar Pound Cake, and Blue Door)
What exactly are mood boards and mind maps?
A mood board (or inspiration board) is often seen as a physical or digital collage that allows designers and writers to collect various materials, graphics, colors, and texts. It helps them organize their inspirations and ideas for current and upcoming projects.
Mind maps are not just a creative tool but a practical one. They help generate, visualize, and organize ideas, making decision-making, problem-solving, and project management a breeze. As you can see above, I use a mind map to divide furniture, accessories, materials, and colors into four categories: key styles, color palettes, materials, and decoration. It's a visual aid that empowers me to efficiently organize all the items I need for my interior design projects.
Where to shop for these items? Here is the shopping list:
Bed covers & pillows - Crate & Barrel (sold out!)
Glass table lamps - Pottery Barn (sold out!)
Blue vase - IKEA (sold out!)
I hope you found my mood board and mind map insightful and inspiring. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about Nordic design or interior decoration. Stay tuned for more updates on my design projects and inspirations! Thank you for joining me on this creative journey.
About the Blogger
Kelly Mercer enjoys writing about the beach, hygge, and home decor. She and her family live in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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