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How To Make A Tactile Inspiration Board – Fall ORC – Week 2

October 11, 2017~ Inspiration, one room challenge, Room design

Alright, week 2, let’s do this! This week I’m sharing my plans for the space and what’s on my to-do list so that you can follow along more easily. I’m also going to be sharing how I build a tactile inspiration board, since everyone always comments on how well done they are. For those of you just joining in, I’m participating in the One Room Challenge for the 3rd time! The ORC is a bi-annual challenge hosted by Linda of Calling It home // here //. Each season 20 featured designers are chosen, and the rest of us get to join-in as linking participants. Make sure you flip through all the updates from the official designers // here // and the un-official designers // here //.

Catch-up on // week 1 // week 3 // week 4 // week 5 // week 6 // The Reveal

*Behr Paint, Rugs USA, Wayfair, Tonic Living & Parima Studios  sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

*Wayfair, Behr Paint, Parima, Rugs USA, Brite Lite Tribe, and Tonic Living sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

tactile inspiration board

If you think I took the bedroom in a fresh direction earlier this summer, then you’ll like what I’m doing here. I plan on using the same wall colour by Behr (Rainy Season MQ5-27m) and the rest of the decor choices will be plush, velvety, vintage and 100% mid century modern. I think my tactile inspiration board reflects that too.

Before I go any further I want to take a minute to thank my sponsors who have contributed to this round. I can’t do what I do without them, and their fabulous products are 100% items I use, re-use and still recommend.

Down to business – my inspiration board! You may have caught on in my week 1 post, but I’ve been planning for this update since last Spring. I’ve been making purchases like a sideboard and new dining room table set through the online classifieds, and have criss-crossed most of the Atlantic provinces in the process.

I chose an amazing light fixture from Wayfair, the Stilnovo Zen Flushmount. I had originally purchased it for the bedroom refresh, but then it got here and we realized that it had a much sharper drop than it looked like in the photos, so I saved it for this space because the ceilings were higher so the drop would be less of an issue.

The Rug had to match (loosely) the one in the living room, since the two spaces are only separated by a doorway, so this wasn’t going to be the moment for drastic change. I chose the Bosphorus Antoinette Floral Framed Kashan BD46 from Rugs USA because the pattern is similar, the colours are coherent, the pile is similar, I think we have a go!

The art is something I’m going to spend more time talking about in another series of posts, but you can grab them here // here // here if you’re itching for a head-start.

 fall one room challenge 2017 mcm eclectic dining room

To Do List

  • Paint the walls
  • Instal new light fixture
  • Paint (or maybe reupholster) the dining room chairs
  • Acquire and instal art
  • Lay new rug
  • Make roman blind for the window
  • Swap light switch-plates
  • Decor, decor, and more decor!

tactile inspiration board

And now back to the tactile inspiration board! I always find them to be the most fun. You can create a Pinterest friendly image until your face turns blue, but if you can’t touch, rub, admire, and handle the materials going into your space how will know if they really hit all the senses?

I really like being able to experience my surroundings in full effect (which is probably why I like so much colour), so touching the materials before they go into the space is key.

I start building mine looking for the main colours and patterns, and then add in the details that I think will complete the look.

Take this one for example: I’ve have 3 main fabrics throughout the space, and I’ve layered them accordingly, one on top of the other.

I’ve got the paint swatch card for the paint I’ll be using, as well as a gun-metal black light switchplate which matches the overhead light.

Since this is the dining room, glassware and dining collections will need to look good with the layout since they’ll be on display within the space.

Knick knacks, doodads, art and more can’t always be placed in full on the board, so I find other pieces that share colours, patterns, or materials with them, to serve as visual placeholders – think fabric swatches, figurines, key tags etc.

Layer them in proportion to how much they’ll be visually present in the space, and voila! You’ve got yourself a tactile inspiration board.

tactile inspiration board

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  1. Emy says

    October 11, 2017 at 7:11 am

    I’m loving the direction of this! All of that leopard print is so good! And those glasses!! hubba hubba!

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  2. kelly says

    October 11, 2017 at 10:07 am

    So many fun prints and textures are going to be in your space – looking forward to seeing it all together 🙂
    Best,
    Kelly

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  3. Jillian says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:11 am

    YEs I’m loving this! The leopard print is awesome! It is going to be beautiful!

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  4. mary says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:31 am

    I have never seen a tactile board before but I love the idea! So many great colors, patterns, and textures!

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  5. Susie says

    October 11, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Love all of the colors and patterns. Your idea for the mood board is fabulous. Looking so forward to seeing more. Susie from The Chelsea Project

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  6. Tina bousu says

    October 11, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    This looks like it’s going to be so much fun!! I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!

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  7. Sherry Cole says

    October 11, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    The leopard print is going to be beautiful in the new room. I love all the prints and textures that you are using.

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  8. Susanne says

    October 11, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    I am loving all the color and pattern! That leopard print is FAB!!! I can’t wait to see how this all comes together. I am with you, I need to feel and see what I am putting in a space 🙂

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  9. [email protected] says

    October 11, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    Sounds like you have a great plan! I love that you are planning to add a lot of color and pattern especially with leopard, eek I can’t wait to see it!!!

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  10. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    October 11, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    Your board is gorgeoous and fun. That rug is absolutely stunning. Can’t wait to see more!

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  11. Michelle james says

    October 11, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    Definitely a cool room! Loving the leopard and the different prints!

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  12. Lesley Metcalfe says

    October 11, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Okay, can we talk about that ceiling light fixture?! I’ve been looking for a Serge Mouille tri-arm replica and found a couple of good ones for a fraction of the price at $1,000. But yours is a fraction of that fraction! However, I think I see what you mean about the drop. It doesn’t look like it sits as close to the ceiling as the other ones. I’m highly anticipating how this looks in the reveal!

    Your tactile inspiration board is gorgeous. And what a great idea to make one. Pictures are great, but you’re right about how being able to touch, rub, handle, etc. really makes a difference to how everything work together in the space.

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  13. Susie says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    We have a love for everything MCM as well, but then add those moody rich patterns & colors, this is going to be one heck of a space!

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  14. [email protected] says

    October 12, 2017 at 12:24 am

    Love the bold patterns and vibrant colors! can’t wait to see how it all come together in 5 weeks!

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  15. Emily Vanderputten | chez V says

    October 12, 2017 at 8:17 am

    We are definitely cut from the same cloth. All the color, pattern and textures! Nothing replaces actually touching things in person – love your tactile board! Can’t wait to see this all comes together.

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:56 am

      The same fashionable cloth! I totally agree, touching the materials is key – it’s the only way to know if it works for the space and for you.

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    October 12, 2017 at 8:55 am

    This is so pretty! Love the inspo and can’t wait to see it come together!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Erin!

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  17. Nicki Parrish says

    October 12, 2017 at 10:05 am

    o cute, I love your idea for a tactile inspiration board. And I like your plans for the space, great work so far!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Thanks friend! It’s gonna be a fun one

      Reply
  18. Tash @ The Dreamhouse Project says

    October 12, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    LOVE the idea of creating a tactile inspiration board! So fun. Excited to see how it all comes together in just a few weeks’ time!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:53 am

      It’s always the easiest way to get a feel for the space, and it hasn’t failed me yet!

      Reply
  19. Libbie says

    October 12, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    So much texture and color here! Can’t wait to see the final results.

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:53 am

      you know it! Colour and texture ‘R’ US over here 😉

      Reply
  20. Sarah says

    October 12, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    It is SO refreshing to see a color. I can’t wait to see how this space turns out- especially after seeing your concept boards.

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:45 am

      You’re not the first to tell me that! In a world of whites and marble, I bring the colour!

      Reply
  21. justynn says

    October 13, 2017 at 9:09 am

    The color and texture in your style is hands down some of my favorite out there. I didnt follow your blog before, but I will be going forward!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:45 am

      That is a super sweet and super nice compliment 🙂 Thank you!
      I hope you’ll take a minute and vote for me in the Domino Magazine blogger awards too! –> https://domino.com/design-blog-awards I’m under the “Beyond the USA” portion <#

      Reply
  22. Kate Smith says

    October 13, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    I love the wall color, and the combination of those textures will be awesome!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:44 am

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  23. Diane Rath says

    October 15, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    No surprise here, but I like everything you’ve chosen for this space! and I’ve said it before and will say it again and again- I can’t wait to see the final results!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Me too! ahaha Early in the process there’s always doubt, but now that we’ve got everything I feel really good about it.

      Reply
  24. Iris Nacole says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    I love the way you mix everything in such a way that you can’t help but love it all! Can’t wait to see more!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:42 am

      spoken like a true fellow eclectic!

      Reply
  25. Amanda says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:52 am

    That light is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see how your space turns out!!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:41 am

      it sure is! It’s my dream light! I frigging love it.

      Reply
  26. Jen says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:50 am

    Great Job!!

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    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:41 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  27. Ashley - The Gold Hive says

    October 19, 2017 at 12:52 am

    You’re being such a tease! I really can’t wait to see everything come together!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:38 am

      aha! A tease! Love it. I think if you view week 3 you’ll start to see things fall into place!

      Reply
  28. myrian says

    October 25, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Yes! you are Libra!!! I love thecolors, combination and furniture, especially the table!!

    Reply

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