7 Aesthetic Pinboard Ideas For Your Space

A pinboard is a useful addition in any dorm or bedroom, providing a convenient place to leave memos, shopping lists, important dates, and reminders. While they are primarily functional, it is possible to incorporate such boards into your room decor, using fun and creative pinboard decorating ideas to create a personal look.

Even a plain cork board has the potential to be a strong focal point in your bedroom, and if you pick a bold design it attracts your attention and improves the chances of remembering that important document you tacked up there last week. Read below for some aesthetic pinboard ideas and tips on how to decorate your pinboard.

1. Frame Your Pinboard

Pinboards come in an array of creative styles, including boards with scalloped edges, arched frames and printed patterns, making it easy to find something that complements your existing decor and that is an inspirational starting-point for adding your own creative elements. There are even boards from celebrity style experts such as Emily & Meritt, a design duo known for combining classic ideas with a hint of rebelliousness to create fun, funky room accents.

If you have a very traditional room, consider a board with an ornate frame or a plush fabric finish. For a modern setting, a clean design with geometric patterns adds a pop of color and character, while sports-themed boards are a fitting choice for active teens.

2. Organize Study Reminders

In addition to considering the pinboard's aesthetic, consider its primary function. If you want a pinboard for organizing reminders, a simple cork board is a cost-effective solution, while if you have a busy schedule and need to keep track of various after-school study groups and meetings, a board incorporating a dry-erase calendar is a better option.

Tip: Before making a purchase, measure the area where you intend to hang the pinboard to ensure it is suitable, remembering to take into consideration the space necessary for doors that open against walls and how easy it is to reach the pinboard when you need to add or remove something. The size and shape of the board dictates its functionality and its impact on the look and feel of your room.

3. Add Personalization

Once you have selected a suitable pinboard, it is time to get creative. One of the easiest things to do to make the pinboard feel distinct and original is by adding personalization, such as a monogram or name.

It is possible to instantly add a decorative touch in a choice of fonts that complements the board’s design at the point of purchase. Alternatively, make your own stencil out of cardstock, and use spray paint to add the lettering.

For ornate boards, use an old-fashioned font with looping letters, or use bold, modern letters as the ideal complement for a trendy board adorned with cool graphics.

4. Cut Shapes To Reveal Your Wall Color

If your walls feature bold colors or patterns that you would like to incorporate into the design, cut shapes into the board or go for a pinboard like the Atlas Magnet Pinboard so when it is hanging up, the color of your wall shows through.

Alternatively, mark out a pattern on the board using tape, and then spray with a paint color of your choice. Chevrons are bold and dramatic for a very modern tone, while floral patterns and butterflies provide a delicate touch. To add patterns and motifs quickly and easily without reaching for paint, simply invest in adhesive wall decals.

5. Cover Your Pinboard With Fabric

A plain pinboard serves as a blank canvas for your creativity, and covering it with a piece of luxurious fabric immediately transforms it into a stylish centerpiece for your room.

6. Add Some Hooks

To increase the board’s versatility, add some hooks. A few metal hooks are good for organizing keys, but laser-cut wooden hooks provide stylish design elements in addition to convenient storage.

7. Incorperate Photos

No pinboard is complete without a picture or two. Whether it is you and your friends making faces in a photo booth, or that picture from your last summer vacation with the family, photos express what it means to be you, and serve as a constant reminder of the people who are most important in your life.

On many pinboards it is possible to slot the edges of photos inside the frames, securing them in place. If you use pins, do not settle for boring metal or colored plastic; instead, source some sparkling rhinestone push pins that add a hint of glamour to the board, or make your own pin tops from wood or fabric, using hot glue to affix them to regular pins.

If you want to fill your board with photos, string horizontal lengths of wire between the vertical frame edges, and clip photographs to them to create hanging collages that are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see them.