Planning your presentation

= material like very ​thick, ​stiff ​paper, usually ​pale ​brown in ​colour, used ​especially for making ​boxes

A mood board is a large piece of cardboard (or in larger projects several pieces of card) that you will attach all your samples, photos, drawings and plans to.

a ​small ​amount of something that ​shows you what the ​rest is or should be like

A mood board is a large piece of cardboard (or in larger projects several pieces of card) that you will attach all your samples, photos, drawings and plans to.

samples of ​carpet/​curtain ​material

= to give a ​quick ​short ​look

The idea is to present the overall design to a client in one quick glance.

including everything or in general

The idea is to present the overall design to a client in one quick glance.

to ​collect ​information from different ​places and ​arrange it in a ​book, ​report, or ​list

There are no rules as to how you should compile your mood board or set it out but you must make sure that you have a visual representation of each and every element in the design on the board.

= to ​arrange something, usually a ​number of things, in an ​attractive or ​organized way

There are no rules as to how you should compile your mood board or set it out but you must make sure that you have a visual representation of each and every element in the design on the board.

The definition of compile means to gather a number of things together into one.

Compiling a mood board is a fun and creative exercise which will allow your personality to shine through.

to ​fill something in an ​untidy or ​badly ​organized way

You must make sure however that it is not cluttered and shows each element clearly and is compiled in a professional and organised manner.

to ​fill something in an ​untidy or ​badly ​organized way

The definition of clutter is a lot of disorganized stuff in one place.

The definition of a fixture is something set firmly in place.

Images of fixtures and fittings such as lights, mouldings and door handles.

a ​permanently ​fixed ​piece of ​furniture in a ​house, such as a ​bath, that would not be taken by someone when ​moving to a new ​home:

a fixture - a ​permanently ​fixed ​piece of ​furniture in a ​house, such as a ​bath, that would not be taken by someone when ​moving to a new ​home:

Images of fixtures and fittings such as lights, mouldings and door handles. The ​house ​price, ​including ​fixtures and fittings, is £200,000.

an ​object in a ​house, such as a ​cooker or a ​shelf, that is not ​permanently ​fixed, and can be either taken away or ​left when the ​people who ​live there ​move to another ​house.

the fixtures, furnishings, or decorations of a house

a ​piece of ​wood, ​plastic, ​stone, etc. that has been made into a ​particular ​shape to ​decorate the ​top or ​bottom of a ​wall, or a ​door, ​window, or ​piece of ​furniture

Images of fixtures and fittings such as lights, mouldings and door handles.

a piece of furniture having several units that stands against one wall of a room

Images of built in elements such as fireplaces and wall units.

​cloth or ​material for making ​clothes, ​covering ​furniture, etc

Samples of fabrics. What fabric is your dress made of? ​seats ​upholstered in ​red fabric ​cotton fabrics

The definition of accessories are secondary items that add to or complete the main object or style.

a ​small ​piece of ​cloth used as an ​example of the ​colour and ​type of the ​cloth

Swatches of colours you intend to use.

The definition of a swatch is a sample of material or color. An example of swatch is a small piece of fabric.

to get something, ​especially by ​asking for it, ​buying it, ​working for it, or ​producing it from something ​else: to obtain ​permission

Obtaining Swatches and Samples

An example of a finish is lacquer.

In order to present an effective mood board you will need to gather all the samples and swatches of every finish and surface you intend to use in the space

Make sure your swatches and samples are large enough for the client to see what the full effect of the material to be used will be.

the ​cloth used for ​covering a ​seat and/or the ​substance used for ​filling it: an ​old ​sofa with ​faded ​green upholstery

Your samples must include the following; Fabric samples for upholstery, curtains, cushions and trim.

This blanket has a yellow trimming.

is a wall whose design differs from the design of the other walls in the room. The accent wall's color can simply be a different shade of the color of the other walls, or have a completely different design in terms of the color and material.

Your samples must include the following; Colour swatches of all the various paints and finishes you intend to use on the walls, trim, ceilings and feature walls.

the ​material that a ​floor is made of: ​wooden/​marble/​vinyl flooring

Samples of tiles to be used on walls and floors. Samples of flooring to be used in the space.

Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor, or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Floor covering is a term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface.

strong ​plastic that can be ​bent, used for making ​floor ​coverings, ​furniture, ​clothing, etc

Vinyl vs. Laminate Flooring - Which Is Best For You?

any ​material that is made by ​sticking several ​layers of the same ​material together

Vinyl vs. Laminate Flooring - Which Is Best For You? Laminate ​flooring

For those with limited budgets, the best option for a fancy floor can be vinyl. Vinyl flooring is considered the most economical construction material used for flooring.

Vinyl flooring is twice as cost-effective as laminate flooring yet, if applied by professionals, gives almost exactly the same look as a laminate, marble or even granite floor.

that can be applied; appropriate

Samples of carpets if applicable

​real and not ​imaginary; ​able to be ​shown, ​touched, or ​experienced:

Models of building or interior have traditionally always been an effective presentation tool. They are tangible and help the client look at designs in a 3 dimensional way helping the client to effectively understand what is being proposed.

Unfortunately models are very time consuming and expensive to build and have been largely replaced by technology such as 3 dimensional design programs.

Models are still being used for larger commercial projects and residential developments where they are used a sales tool, they are rarely used for smaller residential projects or individual rooms.