13 Creative Moodboarding Ideas

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13 Creative Moodboarding Ideas
1. PEG BOARDS
2. IRON MESH
3. CORK BOARD
4. COLORED BACK WALL
5. STRING IT UP!
6. CLIP BOARDS
7. FRAME IT
8. FLOOR COLLAGE
9. WOODEN PANEL MOOD BOARDS
10. UPHOLSTERED MOOD BOARDS
11. ON THE WALL
12. CHALK BOARD
13. HANGERS

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13 Creative Moodboarding Ideas
There are many different options when it comes to create a mood board
depending on the space you have, where you want to hang it and the final use
you want to give it, being professional or personal.

You might want to make participate your family or create one for your own use
thought as a visual diary, inspiration board or rather a to-do-list reminder.

Choose an aesthetic matching your personality (minimalistic, industrial, playful,

etc.) and map your materials around it.

Whatever your purpose is, I hope to inspire you with these thirteen creative
ideas (if your interest however is rather professional, check out my ecourse)
and encourage you to play with different and fun techniques.

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 1. PEG BOARDS

A pegboard could be used

as a wall storage solution,
or for freeing up space on a
desk and shelves.

Heidi Lerkenfeldt Photography Femina

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 1. PEG BOARDS

Sometimes the pursuit of a

simple accessory can result
in a surprising upshot. Its
not only about pinning
images but adding heavier
elements if you fancy. And it
is a very flexible to constant
change.

Leslie Shewring 79 ideas

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 2. IRON MESH

Colorful materials and

wooden pegs can soften a
rather rough look on an iron
mesh.
Or how about a beautiful
background (left pic)?

Rue Mag House Doctor

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 2. IRON MESH

These iron structures

convey often a more
industrial look. Whats
interesting here is that you
can hang several
accessories, too.

via Hitta Hem Lotta Agaton

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 3. CORK BOARDS

Cork boards very much

remind of the seventies
(huge comeback now) but
you can always paint them if
you prefer a more
contemporary look.

Petra Bindel Binti Home

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 3. CORK BOARDS

Cork tiles can easily be

shaped with a cutter
designing your own
composition if you dont
want to go for an entire wall.
If you have a framed cork
board and want a quick
makeover, you could always
pin o glue some fabric to it.

Stilinspiration Lonny

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 4. COLORED BACK WALL

Painting the exact space of

where your mood board
goes can be a pretty eye
catcher.

Hanna Wessman sfgrirlbybay

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 4. COLORED BACK WALL

No need to make it a
perfectly well painted
surface, going for a more
i r r e g u l a r fi n i s h i n g o n
purpose (pic n#2 and
#4),can be another
interesting option.

Design for Mankind FrenchByDesign

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 5. STRING IT UP!

A vertical structure can be a

fun option where horizontal
space is limited.
Remember adding textures
makes it just so much more
fun.

Hitta Hem pedro h.

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 5. STRING IT UP!

Once installed in a
horizontal or vertical
position, its very easy to
change the content.

Lindsay Stetson Thompson Bubble soda

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 6. CLIP BOARD DESIGN

You can find finished and

nicely designed clipboards
at your stationer or make
your own with different
materials (acrylic or
cardboard) and fabrics.

Nimidesign Design Sponge

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 6. CLIP BOARD DESIGN

Make sure the backdrop is

neutral unless you want to
integrate it as part of the
story.

Martha Stewart Linda Ahman

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 7. FRAME IT!

Youll limit the space of your

board avoiding to hang the
materials all over the place
which can be done by a
framed support or packing
tape.

Kelly Brown Trendenser

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 7. FRAME IT!

There are several options

from chalk to cork boards
and picture frames, often
customized with chalk paint.

Me and Alice Hbsch

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 8. FLOOR COLLAGE

Alway an option when you

cant attach your materials
to any support due to their
volume or weight.
T h e fl o o r c a n b e a n
important element in your
story.
Choose carefully.

Pia Ulin Eclectic Trends

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 8. FLOOR COLLAGE

The most ephemeral option

of all ideas, often used by
stylists and photographers.

My little fabric Eclectic Trends

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 9. WOODEN PANELS

Wooden panels can be

used in a vertical leaning or
hanging position.
If you feel youd like some
extra color, paint just one
side. You can turn your
panel at any point and have
a more neutral backdrop
again.

The crafted life Ikea

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 9. WOODEN PANELS

Hanging horizontal options

might have an art gallery
feel depending on your
chosen prints.

Hitta Hem Gitte Christensen Styling

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 10.UPHOLSTERED

Probably one of the most

elegant back drops.
They would look great in a
retail space, too.

Irideeen decor8

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 10.UPHOLSTERED

A neutral fabric would

probably work best not
being too delicate.

Snap Creativity Rie Elise Larsen

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 11. WALL MOUNTED

Definitely the most common

and easiest option since all
you need is some washi
tape to bring your elements
on any wall. Try to play with
a few 3D elements, too.
You just show some extra
dose of creativity..

Ilse Crawford BodieandFou

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 11. WALL MOUNTED

You decide if you want to

occupy part of the wall or
even go for a floor to ceiling
installation.
You could go for a brain
storming wall or a more
curated display.
Even any door is a good
display surface.

Ilsa Crawford The fresh exchange

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 12. CHALK BOARD

A chalk board can be used

if you just need a plain black
back drop preferring a
s l i g h t l y m o re d r a m a t i c
look&feel.

Karson Butler Events Sarah Sherman Samuel

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 12. CHALK BOARD

Another option is to
combine chalk drawings
with print and other
materials.

Emmadime House Doctor

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 13. HANG IT UP!

Its a very easy installation.

You can always choose
between the popular
wooden skirt hangers from
IKEA or the metal design.

BYFRYD Riazzoli

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 13. HANG IT UP!

Here again, customize with

chalk paint or create a
design yourselves with a
wire finishing of your choice.
Just remember when not
leaning against a wall, they
might turn (telling you from
proper experience:).

Hbsch Cople Studio

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Id love to see YOUR mood boards, please tag with #eclectictrendsstudio
adding @gudyherder on IG, so I can share and comment, if youd like me to.

If you are interested now in learning How to create a well structured

mood board and get across this precise message you want to convey, sign
up for the video online course where Ill show you 8 different techniques in
20 video clips.
Discover more here:

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