How a Mood Board & Rendering Gave Lisa Total Confidence in Her Renovation

Behind the Scenes of a Full-Service Room Makeover

The Challenge: A Creative Client Who Couldn’t Visualize the Design

Lisa, a talented artist, had a strong creative eye—but when it came to her dining room interior design, she struggled with visualizing the final space and making confident choices.

Even though she loved beautiful interiors, she felt uncertain about making decisions without seeing the full vision first.

“I love all your ideas, but I just can’t picture how all the pieces will come together.” – Lisa

Sound familiar? If you’ve ever hesitated to move forward with a design decision because you just couldn’t imagine the final look, you’re not alone!

Here’s how we turned Lisa’s uncertainty into total confidence—and how you can use the same strategy in your own home.


The Solution: Bringing the Vision to Life

Step 1: Creating a Mood Board for Direction

To help Lisa feel secure in her choices, I created a mood board with:
A carefully curated color palette
Furniture & décor selections
Texture & fabric inspiration

 
 

The moment she saw the mood board, she felt relief—she could finally picture the direction of the space.

Takeaway for You: If you're unsure about how a room will come together, start with a mood board! Seeing all the elements in one place can make decision-making so much easier.

Step 2: Using a Rendering for Full Clarity

While the mood board helped Lisa see the aesthetic, she needed one more piece to fully commit—a rendering of the space.

 
 

When she saw the rendering, her reaction changed instantly—she was now excited and ready to move forward.

If you're struggling with how to visualize a room design, start with a mood board for interior design! Seeing all the elements in one place makes decision-making much easier.

The Transformation: From Uncertainty to Excitement

Once we had a clear plan, Lisa felt fully confident in every design choice. She no longer second-guessed herself and instead embraced the process with excitement.

 

A work-in-progress photo of Lisa’s Renovation.

 

"Seeing it all come together is a dream! I never could have imagined it this perfectly without the renderings." – Lisa

Even though her space is still in progress, Lisa now moves forward with clarity and ease—proving that having a clear vision makes all the difference.


If you’re ready to reimagine your own home, I’d love to guide you through the process with my Interior Design Services.
You can
schedule a call or a consultation, and we’ll chat through your ideas and vision. It’s the first step toward creating a home you truly love.

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Jessie Surber crafts timeless, British-inspired interiors that invite families to gather and celebrate, layering patterns, rich colors, and timeless details. Services include new construction, renovations, custom furnishings, and whole-room design concepts only.

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