Design Your Home Projects with a Vision Board in Four Easy Steps

The new year brings new visions, new goals, and new projects. If you are ready to tackle new household and home projects, you may be excited and overwhelmed at the same time. The internet is full of tips, tricks and ideas, but those are someone else's finished projects. Your home projects should end with a space that reflects your needs, unique personality and vision. Creating a vision board can help you focus on the image you have in your mind and help make it a reality.

What is a Vision Board and Why is it Helpful?

A vision board, simply put, is a visual representation of your goals. A vision board is a collage of what you see in your mind, and can include pictures, words, and notes. In the case of home projects, it can help you visualize the transformation from before to after, and move your home project from just wishful thinking to reality. One of the biggest benefits of a vision board is that you can easily add, rearrange, and remove things as your vision and goals change. Creating a vision board is not a complicated process once you begin. 

Step One: Determine Your Project's Purpose

It is important to recognize the purpose of your project. Decide what features and items are most important to you. If you are completely redesigning your patio, for instance, how do you want to utilize the space? Do you prefer to host intimate gatherings, or are you the neighbor that wants to have the best backyard barbeque to entertain family and friends? Understanding what you want now will save you frustration throughout the project and in the end. 

Step Two: Visualize the Transition

Start with a "before" picture and decide on the most important features to change. When you are browsing Country Paint and Hardware, and find that special piece that speaks to you, and you know it is your must-have piece, you're ready to begin your vision board. Using the example of the patio, it might be a fire pit for weekend bonfires, or an outdoor patio table to enjoy family brunches. You can then start choosing complementary pieces like outdoor lighting or accessories and decide on color schemes to complete your vision. 

Step Three: Assemble Your Vision Board 

You only need a few simple supplies to build a vision board. A cork board is easy to hang and should go in a very visible place. It can be moved to another room when you're ready to start a new project or repurposed in an office or other room when you've accomplished your projects. Print pictures of the items you love, add some paint chips for color schemes, even sketch parts of your vision on blank paper, and then use thumbtacks to arrange your vision and create an image of the finished project you desire. If you want to jot down notes for future reference, just grab some markers and post-its to write out your thoughts without marking up your pictures and designs. The post-its can be placed anywhere, moved, or removed as you progress through your project. 

Step Four: Make Your Home Project Dreams a Reality

Once you have your vision board completed, remember to place it somewhere highly visible. You want to see it regularly so you can look forward to the finished product. Then it's time to begin. Country Paint and Hardware is proud to serve North Branford, CT as a locally owned hardware store. Not only will you find what you need for your next home project, you'll also find dedicated staff and excellent customer service. We are here to help you through remodeling and household projects. Come see us today so we can help you make your vision a reality!