Can I include paint swatches in a mood board?

Yes. Photograph paint chips directly and they work perfectly. The background removal handles the chip cleanly against its background.

What size should the exported mood board be for sharing?

Canvi exports at your canvas resolution. For most sharing purposes the default PNG export works well. For printing, work at a larger canvas size.

Can I include fabric samples and upholstery swatches?

Yes. Lay fabric samples flat, photograph them in good light, and they upload and cut out cleanly.

Can I add text labels to the mood board?

Canvi is focused on visual object placement. For text labels, add them in an image editor after exporting.

Can I share my mood board with an interior designer?

Yes. Export it as a PNG and share it via email, messaging app, or any design collaboration platform.

Build a Decor Mood Board from Real Objects, Not Stock Photos

Photograph fabric swatches, paint chips, furniture, plants, and decor. Strip backgrounds and arrange everything into a visual board that represents your actual design direction.

Why people use it

Communicate a design direction to a contractor, painter, or decorator using real materials
Test whether a collection of finishes and pieces actually look cohesive together
Create a shopping reference so you know exactly what you are looking for
Pull together samples from different stores and brands into one coherent visual
Present a design concept to a partner or family member in a format they can easily understand

How it works

Gather and photograph your materials: Photograph fabric swatches, paint chips, furniture samples, accessories, and any other elements you want in the board.
Strip backgrounds from each photo: Upload photos and Canvi automatically removes backgrounds, leaving each material or object as a clean element.
Arrange on your mood board canvas: Drag elements onto the canvas and compose a layout that feels cohesive. Overlap, scale, and layer as needed.
Export and share: Export your finished mood board as a PNG to share with anyone involved in your project or to save as a design reference.

Use cases

Renovation planning boards: Combine flooring samples, cabinet swatches, countertop images, and paint chips into one board to see whether everything works together.
Living room design direction: Build a board with sofa fabric, rug pattern, wall color, and key accessories to test the cohesion of a design scheme.
Bedroom refresh boards: Mix duvet fabric, pillow textures, nightstand finish, and paint chip into a visual that confirms the direction before buying anything.
Contractor communication: Hand a contractor or painter a physical mood board export instead of trying to describe your vision verbally.

Tips

Include a paint chip on every mood board so colors are anchored to a real reference rather than a screen approximation
Photograph material samples on a consistent neutral background so they all look clean once backgrounds are removed
Limit your board to five to seven core elements to keep it focused and readable
Include at least one texture element like fabric, wood grain, or stone to give the board dimension
Export at high resolution if you plan to print the board for reference during a renovation

Frequently asked questions

Can I include paint swatches in a mood board?: Yes. Photograph paint chips directly and they work perfectly. The background removal handles the chip cleanly against its background.
What size should the exported mood board be for sharing?: Canvi exports at your canvas resolution. For most sharing purposes the default PNG export works well. For printing, work at a larger canvas size.
Can I include fabric samples and upholstery swatches?: Yes. Lay fabric samples flat, photograph them in good light, and they upload and cut out cleanly.
Can I add text labels to the mood board?: Canvi is focused on visual object placement. For text labels, add them in an image editor after exporting.
Can I share my mood board with an interior designer?: Yes. Export it as a PNG and share it via email, messaging app, or any design collaboration platform.