I wrote about collages or inspiration boards for the four color palettes of Boysen Color Trend 2026-2027 called Currents. If you don’t know about the latest paint colors launched by Boysen, visit the website and get to know more about FORGE, FACE, YEARN, and TOUCH.
FORGE Color Palette
The FORGE color palette contains the intense colors taken from today’s socio-political and cultural trends.
The two dark neutral hues Sage Alloy and Haze with gray undertones are much darker than the usual light neutrals that we recommend for homes. These darker hues complement the six other intense colors in the palette, in order to avoid having such stark contrasts in a space. This combination helps deepen the moody and dramatic atmosphere some people want to have for their homes.
Collage vs. Moodboard
As mentioned, we’ve made a collage for each color palette. This is the post for the FORGE color palette.
A collage is an artistic summary of all the things that you’d like for the look and feel that you’d like to have in an interior space. It’s something you can do when you are brainstorming about how to (re)design a living space. Think of it as your dream board.
A moodboard, on the other hand, is honing the collage because there is a strategic purpose to it. A moodboard requires images that are cohesive in terms of materials, color palettes, textures, design of home accessories, all the elements that will help you define the interior style that you’d like to create.
Steps to Make a Moodboard
1. Set the interior style
We all have different tastes. There are many different interior design styles and you can always find one that appeals to your aesthetics. Having a style in mind will help you be more consistent in making decisions about all the other elements, like colors, materials, shapes, forms, etc.
2. Collect existing material
Find visuals that would help you set the board’s mood. You can choose photos of homes that appeal to you, or get fabric swatches, wood stain samples, patterns, wallpaper swatches, or objects that inspire you.
3. Add inspiring imagery
You may already have one that resonates with the concept and mood you have in your head. Use this image to guide your selection of other elements.
4. Choose the color palette
Interior designers usually recommend having three colors—a dominant wall color, a secondary color for furniture or textiles, and an accent color for decor. Read about this 60-30-10 rule.
5. Curate and organize
Making a moodboard is an iterative process. No one begins with a perfect one. Experiment and make adjustments bearing in mind the interior style you’ve chosen. Anchor your moodboard with our key image and adjust your other objects around it based on the hierarchy or importance you give them. Swap those that don’t really gel with ones that do. Remember that a visually compelling moodboard communicates your creative vision.
6. Get feedback
If you live with other people, like family members, ask them for their feedback. This is very important for the rooms that they will call their own. Don’t be afraid of critical feedback. It’s a chance to finesse your moodboard even further.
FORGE Moodboard
Kitchen
This a modern, industrial kitchen with three somber colors. Loads of interesting textures are added to create a moody and cozy ambience—rough bricks, smooth marble, warm wood. Add to that metallic colors like silver and brass for that luxe, sophisticated feel. Go into the details too like choosing a kitchen gadget like the black wine opener to echo the tubular shape of the pendant lamp.
Bedroom
For the bedroom, go organic with the raw sienna of Hope Ember. It’s brighter than the grays but still subdued. Pair with the lightest gray of Haze in the color palette. Add fabrics in muted blues.
For both interiors, you can also opt for the Konstrukt line, Boysen’s collection of faux cement finishes. If you’re in Manila, check out the swatches in The Color Library. Read more in this link. This finish would look really good with the modern design of the kitchen and bedroom.
We will be coming out with the moodboards of the other three color palettes FACE, YEARN, and TOUCH in the next weeks. Please subscribe so you would be notified immediately about fresh drops.
