12 Ways to Make That Inspiration Board Truly Inspiring

Wall-mounted inspiration boards are satisfyingly tactile and can be unique wall art in their own right. Let these 12 fresh takes on the classic bulletin board inspire your own installation, from clipboards and pegboards to entire walls filled with ideas.

1. Use clipboards to organize your display. If you have a lot of projects going on at once or simply like to keep your mood board items orderly, a grid of clipboards could be just the thing.

Clear plastic clipboards look sleek and allow a rich wall color to show through. Use tags to label each board with a theme or project name.


2. Incorporate a pegboard for larger items. This hardware store staple takes on new life when painted to match your wall color. Use hooks or pegs to attach larger items like fabric swatches, or clip up art prints you do not want to damage by pinning.

Pair it with a traditional corkboard painted the same hue for a seamless look with twice the function.


3. Cluster lots of mini boards. Spotted some fun little bulletin boards but worried one won’t provide enough room for all of your ideas? Don’t just get one; bring home an armful!

Arrange them on the floor first until you find a combination that looks pleasing, then attach them to the wall. If the boards are very lightweight, you may even be able to use removable picture hanging strips instead of nails — so you can rearrange whenever you like without damaging your walls.


4. Expand display possibilities with a floating shelf. Houzz user Tina Fussell simply taped her inspiration photos to the wall above her desk with washi tape. A shelf mounted above allows her to prop and shuffle larger photographs, framed artwork and objects for a richly layered display. Mount two-arm lights on the shelf or the wall above to illuminate your workspace without cluttering the surface.


5. Anchor a loose arrangement with a chunky frame. Like to pile on the inspiration? Give your arrangement some structure by choosing a big board with a thick wooden frame. The defined edge will help your layers of paper inspiration look intentional — even if you stray onto the surrounding wall.


6. Use linen-covered cork for a chic look. Make a simple, frameless pin board by covering a cork or Homasote board (made from recycled paper) with natural linen or another textured fabric. Add a thin layer of batting (available where quilting supplies are sold) before covering with fabric for a softer look, and use a staple gun to secure the fabric to the back of the board.


7. Cover an entire wall in pin-able material. A floor-to-ceiling bulletin board wall can make an eye-catching feature in a bustling family home or office. Be aware that you may need professional help to get a perfect fit and to install such a large board. If you have children, they can take over the lower section with their own artwork and bits and bobs of inspiration, while you can have free rein on the top sections.


8. Use molding to “frame” a wall-size pin board. Have molding cut to your specifications and use it to frame cork (available in rolls, sheets and tiles) for a massive bulletin board.

A large board is perfect for displaying tons of kids’ artwork or curating inspiration on a blank wall in the home office.


9. Hang an inspiration string with paper clips and twine. Just have a few little things to display? This minimalist setup may be the one for you.

Tap in two thin nails, using a level to be sure they are straight, and tie a length of twine between them. Use paper clips or mini clothespins to attach photos or fabric swatches to the string.


10. Add flair to the homework zone. A bulletin board is a great spot where kids can post their own artwork, snapshots, bits of memorabilia and — maybe — homework assignments.

For younger kids, a magnet board with large (that is, a nonchokable size) magnets hung low on the wall is a fun alternative.


11. Personalize your board with nailhead trim. Take a tip from decorator Maggie Stephens, who covered a plain bulletin board with fabric and then used upholstery tacks to give it a custom look. To make your own, look for nailhead trim or upholstery tacks online or in a local fabric store.


12. Consider moving it away from the desk. If you use an inspiration board in your home office, consider placing it on an adjacent wall instead of directly over your computer. This will make saving things easier and give you something pretty to check out when you get up to stretch your legs!

Do you have an inspiration board at home? Share a photo in the Comments!

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