How To Use A Pinboard To Stay Organized

Cut down on clutter and wrangle that pile of papers into order using a decorative pinboard to transform your workspace. Pinboards, which are also commonly known as bulletin boards or cork boards, are key to getting organized.

A pinboard is a great addition to any dorm room, home office or bedroom. From to-do lists to permission slips, schedules and report cards, our pinboards help you create an organized workspace with a personal touch. Read below for our tips on how to use a pinboard to stay organized.

Choose a Style

Pinboards come in a range of styles, from simple or decorative pinboards to pinboards that feature cubbies and dry erase boards. Before you start getting organized with your new pinboard, try to find a style that works well with the rest of your room decor and the way you intend to use the board.

Our Scallop Statement Pinboards have a decorative frame and simple face, making them ideal for using in any room and for any organization project.

For ultimate organization, look for a pinboard style similar to our Study Wall Boards, which integrate a calendar and a dry erase board with the pinboard. These boards allow you to pin important papers, keep track of appointments and have ample space to take quick notes.

Consider Additional Storage Options

If you’re sharing an organizational station with the whole family, odds are relatively good that a single pinboard will quickly get overridden by schedules, gift certificates, permission slips and report cards.

Likewise, if you’re organizing a busy desk area, consider additional storage items such as a dry erase board and bins or basket ladders to stow assignments, take-out menus and college applications. Shelves and hooks also work well in tandem with pinboards.

Organize Your Pinboard

After you clear out the clutter and decide on the purpose of the pinboard or boards, it’s time to use the pinboard to get organized. Use the board strategically to optimize organization using the following tips:

• Start with a completely empty board and prioritize the most important items.
• Keep important papers where you can see them at a glance.
• Include an area for important reminders, documents that need a signature and notes related to a specific project.
• Choose a board that adds a cheerful or elegant tone to the area.
• Add inspirational images or phrases to fill in empty areas or to stimulate creativity.
• If you have a note with an important task, make sure it’s situated where you can quickly see it.
• Add labels to the board to keep categories separated.

Use the Pinboard as Wall Art

In addition to helping you create a spot to stow your stuff, a pinboard provides a distinct, decorative touch to the room.

For example, our Atlas Magnet Board adds global inspiration to bedroom, study room or dorm. The map on the face adds visual interest that transforms this pinboard into a work of art, making it ideal for organizing your travel pictures, postcards from friends and souvenirs from your globetrotting adventures.