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Create your own vision board

When asked to style a home, Interior Stylist Kylie Tyrrell, considers many factors. Plus, discover her favourite visual tool and #1 source of inspiration.

What do you love about using Style Sourcebook to create a vision board?

I love how easy it is to use, it’s fun and the end product looks amazing. It really allows me to use and show my creativity.

How important is a vision board in keeping to a certain style?

A vision board helps my clients and I to stay focused. With so much choice on offer, it’s so important to know what you like and more importantly, what you don’t like. So, we’re always coming back to our vision boards throughout the process. The vision board also acts as an interpretation tool. It makes the process of styling much easier when I can visually understand my client’s requests.

Where do you start when creating a vision board?

Usually, I like to ask the client for some things they love – that is a style or colour. I then spend some time getting to know the client, how they live and what the space looks and feels like currently. From there I generally have a good idea of what the client is trying to achieve.

Which room should you start in if you’re planning a whole-house revamp?

I love starting in the main living space, that is the kitchen and family/living room. This is where you maximise impact and also get the biggest bang for your buck. Some of my other favourite spaces to work on are the entrance, powder room and the master bedroom – you can really have some fun in these spaces if you put your mind to it.

How easy is it to use Style Sourcebook and how do our readers get access?

It’s probably one of the easiest tools I have used and the more I use it, the more I discover. I love that I can inject my brands’ personality into every board I create, and they are easy to share with clients. Just head to the Nunawading Homemaker HQ website and create an account – it’s free!

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How would you describe your home style?

My style is hard to define – it’s essentially about using a neutral base with lots of colour. Art is so important to me and I love crisp white walls and timber flooring. If I had to define it, I’d say my style is eclectic because I love mixing things up, using old and new pieces.

Where do you find home styling inspiration yourself?

I love using Instagram as a creative inspiration tool. And I love a great interiors book or magazine! Trade shows, showrooms, and product launches within the industry also inspire me greatly, but my favourite source of inspiration is travel.

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