Marketplace Mockup 08

An especially fun MM featuring a collection of saved secondhand items to potentially be used in my next home.

Every item featured was found on FB Marketplace (I know… Meta, not great, but marketplace is my weakness and a big reason why I still have that app). By now my marketplace algorithm has learned what I like (by clicking on things, saving items, and “liking” them in app) so all of these were found on my “for you” or “local” tab. My radius is quite vast, so don’t be fooled into thinking that these are all within a mile or two of where I live.

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The Mood Board

This Marketplace Mockup was an especially fun one for me to create as it’s made up of a collection of saved items I’m considering buying for my next home (if you missed it, you can read the final update in the Apartment Hunt series here). The space has charm, but it doesn’t have too many major style elements; which in this case I like because it means I can really go any direction with how I want to bring it to life. With a pretty blank canvas at my fingertips I have a lot of creative freedom, here’s a glance at the overall mood I’d like to sew into my new home:

Tip: Something that is often forgotten is that a mood board shouldn’t necessarily be filled with the thing (in this case rooms, homes, etc) that you want it to be like, but rather it should be filled with any inspiration that gives off the feeling you want that thing to have.

Calm undertones with a soothing misty yet bright color palette. Natural materials that flow seamlessly throughout the space in a peaceful manner. Minimal, but in a welcoming way that is filled with life. A space that is filled with an elegant charm.

The Mockups

Something I’ve learned over the last few years is that darker furniture can actually make a place feel softer. In the past I’ve tended to lean more towards lighter woods and other light toned natural materials. I think this is because I like spaces to feel soft and welcoming, so naturally I think lighter tones are the way to go. And that can definitely work, however recently I’ve better understood how to mix in darker furniture to create a bit of depth and contrast, while still keeping a space airy and light. I’m excited to explore this a bit more with this space.

It really depends on the surroundings of the space (art, lighting, other furniture, etc), and also the shape and material thats used in the darker furniture. For example the tv cabinet above is dark, but still exudes a really gentle feeling, whereas something like a black dresser from ikea is more stark and bold and might feel a little out of place for the feeling I’m going for in this space. Another example would be cherry wood, while gorgeous, it isn’t quite the right tone for the mood board I’m working with. The shape, imperfections, color, and wear can all contribute to how the piece might fit into (or not fit into) your space.

Moving into the bedroom… some might see a dresser like below as past it’s prime (if you zoom in there are indeed many scratches and lots of wear), however as I mentioned above patina on a piece can actually soften the furniture in a way that makes the piece just a bit more charming.

Sometimes though, “patina” is just wear and tear and it actually needs a bit of restoration and love. The amount of wear on a piece that you’re open to is entirely a personal preference. Some people dont like any at all, some people only like it on things like brass, others want a little patina in every room. It’s a personal preference and no truly right or wrong way to go about it (although some folks might think there is if they’re extemely passionate about their own opinion).

The yard space is something I have been daydreaming of ever since I signed the lease. It’s a little overwhelming as its just dirt, and not even leveled out dirt… its dirt on a slope. But!! That just means there’s so much potential. These are some of the ideas I’ve been floating around in my head that have been sparked with the below marketplace finds:

If you have any experience leveling out a dirt slope either by retaining wall or a deck or something else, please do share your experience if you’re comfortable leaving a comment:

That’s it so far folks! Every day that leads up to the move I keep meeting more people who know of someone who lives in Petaluma or nearby, and they only have good things to say about it, so as you can guess I’m getting pretty excited. In time I’ll be sharing more of the decorating process on YouTube, so if you enjoy reading these articles and want to see them come to life in video format (long form, not Shorts) you can find me over there! I will however also be sharing more of the process here on my Home Update series (not yet started, will kick that off when the move in begins).

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Catch up on the last MM:

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& other news:

• For other Marketplace Mockups feel free to peruse here

• Latest updates on the Apartment Hunt

• Last months Monthly Musings

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Until next time,
Rose