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WELCOME TOyour home inspired

INTRODUCTION

Your home inspired is a purposeful guide used to educate our AUSMAR clients on the process of designing their dream home, or a home that suits their end goal (i.e. investment, rental or intent to sell).

In this guide, we’ll be taking you through the process of designing your dream home by understanding mood boards, how to build a colour scheme, creating cohesion in design, learning about colour theory and providing you with a few examples of different mood boards schemes.

Designing a space is one of the most exciting stages of a home building project. But don’t worry! We won’t be leaving it all up to you to make the design decisions. You will also be guided by our Atelier Design Experts who have years of experience in interiors, planning homes and perfecting spaces.

As an outcome of this guide, we hope you feel a little more prepared to walk into your selection with a vision in mind and ready to lock in your colours on the day. Not only will this make for a quicker build journey, but we can guarantee you will be happier at handover with a place that feels there is a visual relationship between the facade, dining, living, bathroom and kitchen of your home.

On that note, let’s begin the design process by understanding what a mood board is.

MOOD BOARDS IN Interior Design

MOOD BOARDS ARE OFTEN THE FIRST STEP IN ANY CREATIVE DESIGN PROJECT.

They are a collection of images used to depict how you want something to look and feel. Mood boards are the perfect tool for communicating to your Atelier Design Expert the vision of your hometaking all the ideas from your mind and putting them to paper.

A mood board would normally consist of your favourite home products, colours, textures, images and other spaces you feel inspired by. This will inevitably provide our AUSMAR team with a clear vision for the outcome of your colour selection, as well as, help you to pick furnishings for your new home. It’s a very powerful starting point in any given creative project, which is why we want to share with you a template to create your own mood board for your home build.

We’ve shared an example template of a mood board on the following spread.

Example Template

DIGITAL MOOD BOARDS MADE EASY WITH CANVA

Mood boards, especially digital ones, are fun to create but can be quite complicated. Using Canva’s drag-and-drop design tools makes it much easier and faster to create one. Browse through their amazing collection of professionally made templates, or use the link below to gain access to AUSMARs ready made templates. Customize the designs you like best and fit it to your project perfectly.

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FINDING Inspiration

WHAT IS A SCHEME?

RESEARCH

If you’re looking to deep dive into a world of home inspiration, we often point our clients into the direction of driving around your local neighbourhood and taking pictures of homes you like. Alternatively, you can switch to a more convenient option by scrolling through online images on platforms like Pinterest, Houzz, Realestate.com, Instagram or our AUSMAR Facebook page. Whichever you choose, these are all a great starting points to get you thinking about the end result.

COLOUR SCHEMES

Let’s start by imagining a home with an open floor plan. When you first think of creating a colour scheme for the space, what comes to mind? Colour schemes in interior design is simply the organization and choices of colours placed throughout a space. These colours and their combinations can influence how a person experiences a room. The colour scheme can create a mood, enhance a particular style, and bring cohesion to different things in a single area. Often a colour scheme is used to create a visual relationship between two or more adjacent areas or rooms.

HOME DESIGN SCHEMES

In addition to an interior designers ‘colour scheme’ combination, we also refer to a home design scheme as a home facade, selected cabinetry, lighting, flooring, tiles, tapware and any other fixtures that offer different looks. Home design schemes can help you to determine the type of furnishings or textures you would typically expect to see in a home. This includes, but is not limited to modern design, contemporary, urban, hamptons, plantation, coastal, traditional or even a hybrid of these design examples. Taking note of these different elements will help with the overall flow of your home.

COHESIVE DESIGN

Our biggest tip for creating a cohesive home design is to create a mood board for every room! This is the best way to ensure all your spaces are unique but not clashing, which leads us to our next topic about creating balance.

Theory COLOUR

Colour can be a complicated element to nail, but by following our colour wheel theory, it’s something you know you can perfect time and time again!

ALL COLOUR SCHEMES CAN BE SOFTENED BY ADDING WHITES AND NEUTRALS TO THE SPACE.

wheel COLOUR

A colour wheel shows you how colours relate to each other and visually demonstrates the relationship between primary, secondary and tertiary colours. You can use the colour wheel to develop colour schemes with these several approaches.

PRIMARY COLOURS: red, yellow, blue.

SECONDARY COLOURS: green, orange, violet

TERTIARY COLOURS: red/orange, yellow/orange, green/yellow, blue/green, blue/violet, red/violet.

TINTS, SHADES AND

tones

Let’s take a pure hue, like green, from the colour wheel and make it less vibrant and more user-friendly through tinting, shading and toning it.

TINTING

ADDING WHITE TO A PURE HUE/COLOUR

SHADING

ADDING BLACK TO A PURE HUE/COLOUR

TONING

ADDING GREY TO A PURE HUE/COLOUR

COLOUR SCHEMES

This is a variation of a single colour. Monochromatic schemes are serene and relaxing. Light tones create a relaxed delicate feel, whereas dark tones can feel moody and dramatic. Mixing light and dark tones adds interest and a touch of energy.

These colours can be found on the opposite sides of the colour wheel, such as blue and orange, red and green or purple and yellow. Used together, the colours appear brighter in contrast to eachother.

1. MONOCHROMATIC

2. COMPLEMENTARY

Photo credit: Lovelight

The split complementary colour scheme is a variation of the complementary colour scheme. In addition to the base colour, it uses two colours adjacent to its complement. This colour scheme features less contrast, making it for the less confident.

This approach uses three different colours on the colour wheel. They can be monochromatic, complimentary or contrasting. The results are harmonious but are a little more vibrant.

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3. SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY

4. TRIADIC

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WHERE TO GET STARTED

Sometimes we just need a push in the right direction to find the home style that catches our eye. So, we have created a library of pre-made mood boards in the following pages for you to reference in your upcoming Colour Selection appointment.

Our mood boards are ready-made and perfect for a variety of personalities and styles. We cover a range of interior schemes from Hamptons, Coastal, Farmhouse to Contemporary, and everything in between.

Otherwise, use them as a foundation for your own mood board and steal the concepts for their inspirational value. The choice is yours! We’re here to guide you through building a home you’ll love to come home to.

EVERLASTING Hamptons

TRADITIONAL HAMPTONS

HALLMARKS OF THE TRADITIONAL HAMPTONS LOOK

Sophisticated, Blue Stripes, Grey Hues, Calcutta Stone, Shaker Profile Cabinet Doors, Classic, Elegance, Luxury, Coastal, Seaside, White, Calm, Light Enhancing Windows, French Doors, Plantation Shutters, Nautical

Photo credit: Design by Danni

COASTAL HAMPTONS

HALLMARKS OF THE COASTAL HAMPTONS LOOK

Gable Roof, Ample Light, Natural Materials, Breezy Spaces, Sophisticated, Relaxing Atmosphere, Jute, Wicker, Rattan, Linen, Cotton. Sheer White Curtains, Whitewashed Surfaces, Bare Wood Floors, Shaker Profile Cabinets, Plantation Shutters

AUSTRALIAN HAMPTONS

HALLMARKS OF THE AUSTRALIAN HAMPTONS LOOK

More Shade and Less Ornamentation, Charming, Larger Verandahs for Protection from the Sun, Reminiscent of Queenslander Homes, Simple Roof Line, One or Two Open Gables, Simple Details on your Posts, Gable Vents, Linea Weatherboards, More Laidback.

MODERN HAMPTONS

HALLMARKS OF THE MODERN HAMPTONS LOOK

Sophisticated, Deep Black Hues, Strong and Bold, Natural Materials, Marble Stone, Flat Profile Cabinet Doors, Classic, Elegance, Luxury, White, Moody, Light Enhancing Windows, Ample Light, Matte Black Metal, Brass, Anthracite or Brushed Nickel, Polished Concrete.

Cool Coastal

COASTAL BOHO

HALLMARKS OF THE COASTAL BOHO LOOK

Ample Light, Natural Materials, Breezy Spaces, Casual Feel, Slipcovered Furniture, Woven Accents, Colors of the Sea and Sky, Relaxing Atmosphere, Jute, Wicker, Rattan, Linen, Cotton, Sheer White Curtains, Whitewashed Surfaces, Bare Wooden Floors.

MODERN COASTAL

HALLMARKS OF THE MODERN COASTAL LOOK

Muted Colour Palette, Simplistic Elegance, Soothing, Simple Layout, Minimalistic Approach, Beach Hues, Coastal Aesthetic, Varying Textures and Layering of Furnishings, Mix of Modern and Traditional, Crisp, White Render with Cool Metal or Stone Accents, VJ Profile Cabinet Doors.

COASTAL MEDITERRANEAN

HALLMARKS OF THE COASTAL MEDITERRANEAN LOOK

Mixing Materials, Emphasising Texture, Incorporate light, Sunbaked Colors, Frescoes, Mediterranean Terrain, Rust, Light Blue, Lavender, Yellow, Terracotta Materials, Engraved Wall Sconces, Wide-Plank Floors, Tile Flooring, Arches Exposed Beams, Romantic.

AUSTRALIAN COASTAL

HALLMARKS OF THE AUSTRALIAN COASTAL LOOK

Traditional Weatherboards, Matt or Low Sheen Finishes, Natural Stone, Natural Timber Accents, Laid Back, Relaxed, Australian Terrain Influences, Warm, Sheer Curtains, Rich and Sumptuous, Earthy Greens, Eucalyptus Hues.

COASTAL FARMHOUSE

HALLMARKS OF THE COASTAL FARMHOUSE LOOK

Neutral Tones, Natural Aged Wood, Shabby Chic, Simple Comfort, Organic Elements, VJ Profile Doors, White, Sheer Curtains, Warm, Inviting, Rustic Charm, Practical, Cozy, Stylish, Ample Light, Exposed Stone.

MINIMAL COASTAL

HALLMARKS OF THE MINIMAL COASTAL LOOK

Traditional Weatherboards, Matt or Low Sheen Finishes, Natural Stone, Natural Timber Accents, Laid Back, Relaxed, Australian Terrain Influences, Warm, Sheer Curtains, Rich and Sumptuous, Earthy Greens, Eucalyptus Hues.

COASTAL COTTAGE

HALLMARKS OF THE COASTAL COTTAGE LOOK

Nostalgic Decor, VJ Panelling, Natural Materials and Textiles, Wood Flooring, Cozy Corners, Crafty Displays, Antique Lighting, Warm, Neutral Colors, Inviting Rugs, Woven Materials, Repurposed Decor, White.

THE COASTAL HOME experts

Timeless Schemes

SCANDI FARMHOUSE

HALLMARKS OF THE SCANDI FARMHOUSE LOOK

Muted Soft Colors, De-cluttered Spaces, Wood Accents, Sleek Furniture, Natural Lighting, Monochromatic Artwork, Pendant Lighting. Texture, Light Colored Flooring, Hygge, High Ceilings, Soft Furnishings, Modern Furniture, A Mix of Wood and Metal, Black/White and Gray Tones.

MODERN

HALLMARKS OF THE MODERN LOOK

Sophisticated, Contemporary, Modern, Industrial Influences, Source One-Off and Complimentary Design Styles, Warm, Inviting, Calming Tones and Hues, Neutrals, Feature Walls, Soft Furnishings, Natural Coloured Throws and Pillows, Grown-Up

Luxury, Metallic Tones

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE

HALLMARKS OF THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE LOOK

Rustic, Minimal, Cosy, Modern, Exposed Beams, Boards, Battens, Freestanding Bath, Simple Life, Metal Pendants, Original Chandeliers, Instant Warmth, Character, Casual, Restored Elements, Timeless.

MEDITERRANEAN

HALLMARKS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN LOOK

Simple, Stripped Back Colour Palette, Natural Colours, Large Euro Cushions on the Floor, Turkish Towels, Rattan Baskets or Furniture, Pot Plants, MediterraneanStyle Olive Trees, Lanterns, Relaxing and Peaceful Ambience, Coloured Towels, Scented Candles.

SCANDI MINIMALISM

HALLMARKS OF THE SCANDI MINIMALISM LOOK

Simplicity, Functionality, Calmness, Clean Lines, Light, Bright Spaces, Attractive Design, Innovation, Minimise Clutter, Craftsmanship, Hygge, Empty Walls, White Space, Contrast, Multi-Functional Pieces, Modern Design

MID-CENTURY MODERN

HALLMARKS OF THE MID-CENTURY MODERN LOOK

Clean Lines, Vintage Furniture, Connection With Nature, Large / Open Spaces, Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Inspiration From Scandinavian Design and Danish Modern, Contemporary, Intentional Design, Organic Feeling Materials, Like Wood, Stone, Bricks, Pops of Colour.

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