This Monday’s mood board draws from familiar pieces in our living room to create a coastal cottage winter vibe. The most important design element is the mood itself. By focusing on mood, you can mix and swap items, use what you already own, and change accessories by season. Designing around a mood makes decorating flexible and fun—pieces can evolve over time, and you don’t need everything to be final to enjoy the space.
Three words that capture this room’s mood: comfortable, coastal, collected. Some furnishings will change as the room continues to evolve, but you don’t need every item to be permanent for the space to feel like home.
Designing by mood lets you enjoy your home right away. You can adapt with what you have, add unexpected finds, or build the room slowly. Creating a cohesive feeling doesn’t require perfection—just a clear sense of the mood you want. I hope this mood board gives you ideas for your own home.
Mood board source links are listed below. Use these mood boards as inspiration for combining pieces you already own or collecting items over time. Save this to your Pinterest boards for future reference.
Striped accent chair
Blue plaid throw blanket
Sailboat framed art
Windowpane plaid pillow
Blue and white floral hand block pillow
Tree pillow (also available in red and a lumbar version with three trees)
Leather nailhead ottoman (similar to one we’ve had for decades)
Blue indoor/outdoor rug
Wood drop-leaf dining table used as a side table
Blue glass lamp (we have the large size)
Blue and white planter pot
The Inspired Room book (photos and simple ideas for loving the home you have; originally published in 2014)
Brass window candles (set of 4; also available in black)
Black pharmacy floor lamp
Lidded basket (currently on sale)
Arch wall mirror (similar to the one above our weathered cabinet)
Brass wall sconce (set of 2, also available in black)
Do you enjoy mood boards? You can find more in our mood boards category.
Recent Monday Mood Boards you might have missed:
A Cozy Neutral Bedroom Mood Board (a layered mix of subtle patterns, warm textures, and a touch of color)
An Autumn Dining Room Mood Board
An Inviting Curl-Up-by-the-Fire Mood Board (get the mood with a faux fireplace mantel)
A Cozier Entry Mood Board
