How to Use Pinterest and Houzz Boards to Design Your Dream Home

When it comes to building or remodeling a home, many homeowners have a vision of their dream space. But turning those ideas into reality can feel overwhelming. One of the best ways to communicate your style, preferences, and ideas to your architectural designer is through visual inspiration—specifically, Pinterest and Houzz boards.

These platforms are filled with creative inspiration, from interior layouts and furniture designs to architectural details and landscaping ideas. At Elevated Home Design, I always encourage my clients to share their Pinterest or Houzz boards early in the home design process. These visual tools help me understand your aesthetic preferences and translate them into a cohesive, buildable design. Let’s explore how you can use Pinterest and Houzz to help design your dream home and why sharing your boards with your designer is so essential.

Why Use Pinterest and Houzz for Home Design?

Pinterest and Houzz are popular platforms that allow users to browse, save, and organize ideas into boards. They provide access to an immense variety of home design styles, materials, and features, making them excellent tools for gathering home design inspiration. With these boards, you can:

1. Visualize your dream space – Whether it’s a cozy reading nook or a grand entrance, you can collect images of the spaces and elements that speak to you.
2. Organize your thoughts – Saving images to categorized boards helps organize your ideas, whether you're focusing on specific rooms like kitchens or bathrooms, or considering themes like modern farmhouse or minimalist home designs.
3. Collaborate with your designer – By sharing your boards with me, we can create a shared understanding of your vision. This allows us to design a custom home that reflects your unique style and ensures it's functional for your needs.

How to Build an Effective Pinterest or Houzz Board for Your Home Design

If you're ready to start gathering your inspiration, here are some tips to help you build a board that will effectively communicate your vision to your designer:

1. Add a Variety of Photos: Don’t feel like you have to stick to one style. I encourage you to explore different interior design styles, textures, and even colors. When you share a broad range of images with me, it allows us to explore possibilities and helps me better understand what you're drawn to.

2. Be Specific About What You Love: When pinning or saving photos, note why certain images speak to you. Is it the sleek lines of a kitchen island, the large windows letting in natural light, or the color palette of the living room? Being specific about what stands out will help us design a home that matches your vision.

3. Think Beyond the Interior: Often, people focus solely on interior design, but your dream home also includes exterior home design. Be sure to add images of landscaping ideas, architectural features, and even outdoor living spaces like patios or porches that fit your vision.

4. Keep Functionality in Mind: While dreaming big is encouraged (after all, it’s your dream home!), it's also helpful to include ideas that fit your lifestyle. For example, if you have a growing family, consider layouts that allow for more room to gather or play. If you work from home, include images of home offices that inspire you. These real-life considerations make the design more personal and practical.

5. Update and Revise: Your ideas and preferences may evolve as you see new designs and options. Feel free to revise and update your boards as you go. The more clarity we have, the better the final result will be.

Sharing Your Pinterest or Houzz Board with Your Architectural Designer

Once you’ve curated your board, it’s time to share it with me! This is where the magic happens. When you share your inspiration boards with me, I can begin to identify patterns, understand your style preferences, and start translating those ideas into a cohesive design.

Here’s why sharing these boards is so helpful:

• It saves time – Instead of trying to describe your dream home in words, your Pinterest or Houzz board gives us an immediate visual reference to work from.
• It sparks conversation – I may notice details or styles in your boards that lead to helpful discussions. For example, I might ask, “What specifically do you love about this kitchen?” or “Are you drawn to the clean lines of this exterior?”
• It ensures your vision stays at the forefront – Your boards become a guiding tool throughout the design process, ensuring we’re always aligned with your vision.

Collaborating to Bring Your Dream Home to Life

The best part of using Pinterest and Houzz boards is the collaboration it fosters between you and your designer. By sharing your inspiration, you're helping me gain a deeper understanding of your vision, making the design process more tailored and personalized. We can work together to refine ideas, solve challenges, and create a space that is not only beautiful but also functional and reflective of your personality.

At Elevated Home Design, my goal is to make the home design process as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your input through Pinterest and Houzz boards allows me to create a home that’s uniquely yours, balancing both aesthetic and practical needs.

Ready to Start Your Dream Home Journey?

If you’re ready to start collecting inspiration for your home, now’s the time to start building those Pinterest and Houzz boards! And when you’re ready to share them with me, we’ll begin turning those dreams into a design plan that fits your lifestyle, budget, and vision.

If you’d like to learn more about how I incorporate client inspiration into my designs, or if you’re ready to start your custom home or remodel project, feel free to reach out!