When it comes to decorating a home, you want something that feels like a representation of who you are. Colors? Totally you. Decor? Of course, you would have that. Furniture? It just makes sense here.

She says mood boards evoke a feeling about the space — is it a relaxing bedroom, a high-energy family room or cozy kitchen? It encompasses the pattern and color palette and a “landscape of direction” ...

Mikael Cho is the co-founder of Crew, a network that connects short-term software projects with handpicked developers and designers. This post originally appeared on the Crew blog. You know it when ...