Jenny Lake - Warming and Calming Nature and Landscape Mood Board
I'm obsessed with how this Grand Tetons National Park, Jenny Lake mood board turned out. I want to see this room in real life!! The beautiful blues, the beckoning landscape, the rocks - maybe as an accent wall (or better yet - a fireplace!!).😍. This could be such a cozy study, living room, man-cave (which women would also enjoy being in!), or office.
What is a Mood Board
Before I tell you how much I L.O.V.E. This piece of art and mood board, let’s give a quick definition of what a mood board is and how I use them.
A mood board is an essential tool in the design process that acts as a visual to work from, bringing together inspiration and concepts to help plan a visually pleasing look for a space. For those passionate about interior design (or those who just need a visual! 🙋🏼♀️), mood boards offer a way to experiment with colors, textures, and decor elements before making any big decisions.
When it comes to art-centered mood boards, they play a critical role in connecting key pieces of fine art with furniture, color palettes, and room accents to make the room cohesive and functional. By assembling various images, fabric swatches, and design ideas on a board, you can envision how a piece of art might transform an entire room and set the tone for its decor.
Whether you're integrating a bold abstract painting or a serene landscape photograph, a mood board helps ensure that every element—from the color of the walls to the choice of accessories—flows seamlessly around the art. This practice is a creative and practical step that helps designers and homeowners visualize a unified, inspired space where every piece feels intentional and connected.
My story for this (and how I got started with this) is when I had to design, build from scratch and decorate a barndominium. Being a very visual person, I was struggling. Fortunately, I’m also a list maker and project manager …. So off to technology I went to build mood boards, a walk thru plan of the barndominium and suddenly it all came together and the final product is exactly what was requested. I find that mood boards allow me to both “chip and chunk” rooms and walls (basically take a big task and only work on a piece of it - chips and chunks of the whole big project ) until finally it fits together. It is my method to keep from getting overwhelmed (which I easily fall into analysis paralysis when walking thru room decor and design!!).
Now … onto the FUN STUFF!
Jenny Lake Cozy Mood Board
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I proudly present ..... The Color of Jenny Lake!
Love the Contrast!
As I looked at this piece - and found that the darker the room - the more this piece POPPED off the wall. I feel like I could just jump into that water - although it's freezing cold!!
Love the ART!
When you invest in ART, you want to showcase that art - and make sure it’s appreciated by others as much as you appreciate it! As a fine art photographer, I have seen clients struggle with where to place pieces of art. Clients love the piece of art, but they just aren’t sure how to incorporate it with their furniture, or how it could fit in a room or what decor could coordinate. So I’ve created a possible grouping of furniture items to pair along with some of my art. Allowing the visualization of art and furniture together to make a statement in your home or office.
If you’ve read my other blogs - you know the drill … here’s my steps and the links to where I found the items that I felt paired well with the ART.
5 Helpful steps to enhance your decor:
Select your focal point
Decide which piece(s) of art will be the focal point or inspiration point for the room/building.
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The sizes offered on my site are 30x20 and 60x40, however custom sizing is available - so don’t let that stop your creativity! |
Color of Jenny Lake - Featured art. This art is available in either TruLife Acrylic or High Gloss Chromaluxe Metal. The TruLife Acrylic is non-reflective/non-glare, it appears as though you’re looking through a window at the picture, and is a little more modern and contemporary. I've put metallic paper behind it instead of the normal crystal paper - and I am obsessed with the look. It makes the water shimmer - like I could literally touch it. WOW!!! The Chromaluxe Metal is a glossier, does reflect light but is cheaper. You can’t go wrong with either one - it just depends on what your preference, style and budget can afford. Both would be absolutely stunning, beautiful ... and bringing a bit of nature... INSIDE! |
A little bit about this art: This art was taken on a long-weekend outing to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone (Wyoming). We were social distancing and happened upon this beautiful lake. I couldn't have asked for a better day to experience this gorgeous place, and am super excited to share it with you with this piece of ART!
Build a theme
The theme …. WARMING, SNUGGLE, RELAX!!
This piece is a true statement piece. It needs a place to call its own, as it will definitely drive people to view the wall. This art (and decor) calls you into the room, invites you to sit down and soak in the beauty of nature. The calming and relaxing effect the piece of art adds to the room is just what the doctor ordered!
Create a Moodboard
Visualize the items together. I do this by creating a moodboard. Whether I pick these exact items or not - this gives me a starting place for options for the room, for the art, and my style.
Tweak it until you’re happy with it.
Not everyone’s style is the same - so incorporate YOU into it. That will ensure that you love it! Personally, I love nature and abstract, so that is what I have a tendency to lean towards. Nature is calming for me - plus it's full of beautiful colors that occur.... naturally!
Start shopping!
I'm not gonna lie - this is my favorite part!!! Especially when I order it ... it's like Christmas Day when the package arrives!!! ... and I love Christmas!!!!
Below are the items that I selected to go with this art / mood board. The resources are below, or feel free to be creative for your style. I find that mood boards are recommendations or suggestions of the look you want. You may start shopping and find a couch that is way more comfortable - but with the mood board, you have a look. For example - you would probably not walk in with this mood board and settle on a bright yellow chair. Or you might!
Either way - find something that you will LOVE! Find something that is your style and your taste of decor. Afterall, it is your home, study, office.... space!
The Color of Jenny Lake fine art is very relaxing and warming - and I have matched it with darker colors to create a cozy area.
This ART and decor for this feels very cozy and inviting. A cozy den or man cave - complete with a fireplace, possibly a television.
Cozy on in with the DETAILS.....
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I selected a dark leather couch - because why should we worry about spills, dirt etc getting on a couch, when we are there to relax!! The leather couch from West Elm may feel cold, however when in this room with the throw pillows - it turns into a cozy little spot to sink down into. |
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Cozy = Peaceful = Quiet = Reading! This could definitely be a room with a big blanket and plenty of books to read. |
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I also selected a contemporary, yet minimalist console table. Because, lets face it, you can never have too much storage or places for sitty-roundy-stuff. |
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No room is complete without lights and plants. I selected a beautiful, fun globe chandelier and potted plant. (Because, let's be honest - what cozy room doesn't need some more nature!). I admit that lately I've been very drawn to the chihuly style chandeliers - but I felt that was simply too much movement and pattern for this room. A simple light (with a dimmer switch!) is the perfect win for this room. |
This ties the room together (nature inside and out) as well as provides a beautiful space!
With this much dark space, depending on the number of windows or lighting that you use - you may want to light the picture, like in a gallery. One option is the SoLux 4700K Bulbs, which are universally recognized as the ultimate in D50 daylight simulation.
There you have it! A finished room - ready for your enjoyment!!!
#Wayfair #SherwinWilliams #Lowes #Chairish #alibaba #solux
To find other pieces of art, please check out my website www.lisablountphotography.com
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Born in California and raised in Arkansas, Lisa has lived within seven miles of her grandparents’ 1936 homesteadsince she was ten years old. As an only child of an only child, she spent countless hours fueling her creativity—crafting, designing, and refining ideas. While Arkansas has changed over the years, Lisa remains drawn to life’s simple yet beautiful moments, finding inspiration in nature, landscapes, and the great outdoors.
