How to bring your inspiration into your renovation

How to gather (and organize) inspiration during your renovation project

Most people run into one of two — completely opposite — problems when it comes to renovating or revamping a space.

You could find yourself completely lacking in inspiration and have no idea where to start. On the other hand, you could be absolutely overflowing with ideas, none of which you can make any sense of.

And neither of those places is somewhere you want to be!

The secret to success lies in planning and organizing your inspiration. 

So, Pinterest boards at the ready! In this post, we’re going to reveal the best insider tricks to guide you through the inspiration-gathering phase of your interior renovation project. By the end of it, you’ll be fully equipped to take what’s inside your head and turn it into reality.

Let’s go!

Why is the inspiration-gathering phase so important for interior design?

Visualization is one of the most powerful techniques in creative thinking. 

And it’s no different when it comes to decorating your home or workplace, too. 

Before you begin any interior design revamp, it's super important to have a clear and cohesive image in your head of how you want your end result to look. If you’re too vague, it’ll be hard to nail a theme and ensure every element comes together. If you have too many routes forward, it can make your plans confused and cluttered — and it’ll be hard to create the space of your dreams.

But you don’t have to plan your renovation entirely from scratch. That’s what magazines, social media accounts and blog posts like this are designed for! There’s a whole world of interior design inspiration out there, waiting to be explored. All you need to do is browse through what’s available, pick out what works for you, and compile it together into a plan.

So here’s how you do just that…

4 ways to gather and organize your interior design ideas

Dedicate time to browsing design websites 

Set aside a specific chunk of time where you can browse the internet and collect ideas for your project. Having a set time-frame will allow you to stay focused on what you need to find, without spending endless hours scrolling through websites (we’ve all been there!). 

If you come across something cool outside of your scheduled time, bookmark it and come back to it later. 

If you’re not entirely sure where to begin looking for ideas, check out our Pinterest board to get your creative juices flowing! Once you start saving specific pins, you’ll be able to easily see related images in a similar style.

Create a moodboard

A moodboard is the best way to visualize all the ideas you have for your space, and to make sure they all work well together. When you put a whole bunch of aspirational images in one place, you can see how the different colors and styles will look side-by-side. You don’t have to only include photos of furniture, it’s all about bringing together a collection of images that represent the certain aesthetic that you’re going for. You could even include fabric samples and paint chips, or artwork you love the look of.

A vision board can help streamline your design process, as it’ll help you eliminate elements early on that just won’t work in reality. It’ll also help you get your head in the right space, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed with ideas. 

And if you choose to get some professional guidance with your redesign, having a moodboard will give them a great idea of exactly what you’re envisioning. 

You can create a virtual moodboard on Pinterest or Canva. Or you can kick it old school; pasting together a physical collage with printed images or magazine tear outs. 

Try out some AI tools

Technology has totally changed the interior design and renovation game. With AI, you can create renderings of what certain furniture and decor items will look like in your actual space. And you don’t even need to be super tech-savvy to figure it out!

One of the most popular choices is Planner 5D, which works on phones or desktop. It’s great for making interactive floorplans, where you can move around furniture to see what looks best in your home or office. 

Homestyler is a good user-friendly option, and almost feels like a fun video game as you plan out your space. The most simple option is Smartdraw, with preloaded plans and furniture from which you can draw inspiration. 

Get a professional opinion

Some renovations are big projects. But a professional opinion can be really useful for even smaller updates, too.

Even if you just have a short consultation meeting with them, professional designers are great at taking your random blue-sky ideas and coming up with something that works. 

And when you can spend less time worrying about what will look good and what will clash, you’ve got more space in your brain to be creative and really lean into the fun side of redecorating!

Need some help coming up with a way to cultivate your space? Then book your free consultation with the Titanium Space team today. With our experience in merging form, function and feeling, we’ll help you distill your biggest ideas down into a renovation that’s right for you.