CK Confidential: The Art of Délicieux Design
Moodboarding Magic — Turning Inspiration Into Interior Strategy
May 9, 2025
CK Renovation Studio (CK Atelier de Rénovation)

In this visually-rich episode of CK Confidential, Michael Killian and Justin Ceeko invite you behind the velvet curtain of their creative process to explore one of the most transformative tools in luxury renovation: the moodboard.

Far more than a collage of pretty images, a CK moodboard is a bridge between emotion and execution—between a dream and a design strategy. Michael and Justin reveal how they distill a client’s ideas, references, and instincts into elegant visual direction that becomes the foundation for the entire project.

This episode is both a masterclass in creative alignment and a gentle nudge to get your screenshots out of digital purgatory and into a purposeful plan.

🎯 Discover how moodboards drive all four CK pillars:

🏡 BUYING
Helping clients see the potential in tired homes through visual storytelling.

🛠️ RENOVATING
Using moodboards to communicate tone and materiality to trades with clarity and consistency.

🎨 DESIGNING
Creating a “north star” for color palettes, lighting layers, and textural moments that evoke emotion and harmony.

💰 SELLING
Crafting story-driven staging concepts that make listings feel aspirational and cohesive—right down to the faucet finish.

You’ll also learn:

✨ How a client’s Moroccan travel photos became a design language for a soulful bath retreat
 ✨ What tools CK uses to translate emotion into mood (Milanote, Canva, Photoshop—and paper!)
 ✨ Why the best moodboards don’t match Pinterest trends, but mirror personal sensibility
 ✨ Tips for DIYers looking to bring clarity to their vision—starting with how a space should feel

Whether you’re a homeowner overwhelmed by inspiration, a design lover curious about behind-the-scenes creativity, or a future client wondering how CK turns instinct into interior alchemy—this episode will give you the tools (and the feels) to start your own visual journey.

🎧 Who This Episode Is For:

• Homeowners looking to organize scattered inspiration into action
• Design-curious listeners craving insight into the creative process
• Renovators ready to turn emotion into execution
• Real estate sellers seeking a cohesive, aspirational look
• Anyone dreaming of a home that feels like them

Elevated Living, Beautifully Reimagined.

Elevated Living, Beautifully Reimagined.