Mood board

A mood board is a type of visual presentation or 'collage' consisting of images, text, and samples of objects in a composition. It can be based on a set topic or can be any material chosen at random. A mood board can be used to convey a general idea or feeling about a particular topic.

When it comes to interior design, computers are not just for professional decorators. There are many online tools that can help amateur decorators choose hues, develop interior color schemes and even design entire rooms.

ColorSnap

This fun gadget was created by Sherwin-Williams and will allow you to build a palette for any room. Upload any photo as inspiration and the tool will create a custom color palette with coordinating Sherwin-Williams paint colors. You can even create an account and save your own palettes for future use. While the idea is to find the perfect Sherwin-Williams paint color, you don't have to be married to using this brand's paint to enjoy playing with this fun tool.

This user-friendly color tool is powered by Glidden paints. It works with an uploaded photo of your own house or a sample image already on the tool. Visualize Color allows you to virtually "paint" a room or create a palette suited specifically to your home. You can easily add color choices to a list that you can save offline and take into your local paint supply store.

To develop a color scheme on this site, simply spin the color wheel. This site was developed to aid web designers, but it's also a great tool for home decorators. It's perfect if you're hoping to create a monochrome palette. Once you find complementary colors you love, pop them into a color-matching tool to find brands that closely resemble each shade.

Color palettes and designer-crafted schemes are based on color theory and are an excellent starting point for choosing your interior colors, but the true test of colors happens on your walls. The best way to really find the perfect palette is to buy some paint samples, paint them on the wall, and see how they look throughout the day and night, as natural light will make colors take on different attributes.Whether you're picking the perfect bedroom palette or you simply want to find a few new throw pillows or accessories that match your living room's color palette, a color generator is a great way to find inspiration and discover complementary colors you may not have thought of before.