You are probably a Pinterest girlie if you stumbled across my blog. Join the club! That’s why I compiled a list of 136 Pinterest board ideas divided into 13 categories, i.e., something for everyone.
Pinterest is mostly used for topics related to fashion, beauty, food, traveling, diy projects, and home inspo. However, it can be so much more than that! Today, I included more than the common topics. Today, we are having fun with Pinterest and digging a little deeper. Get ready for the list of all lists!
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Pinterest Board Ideas
1. Boards That Are Just A Bit Of Fun
These Pinterest board ideas don’t fit in any particular category. They are just… fun and borderline goofy.
- Spotify playlist name ideas
- Music playlist ideas
- Seasonal playlists
- Playlists based on a mood
- Roadtrip playlists
- Workout playlist
- Music from a certain genre
- Future wedding playlist
- Book/movie soundtracks
- Girl boss playlist
- Songs to fall asleep to
- Cleaning playlist
- Love songs
- Playlist cover photos
- How I see myself
- How my friends see my – create a group board for this one
- How Pinterest sees me
- How this works: type different topics into the search bar and pin the image that pops up first, for instance, movie, aesthetic, color, outfit, quote, season, etc.
- Movie/show aesthetics
- Phone wallpaper
- Fun and useful websites
- Random aesthetics such as cottagecore, coquette, academia, etc.
- Things that make me laugh
- Meme kingdom
- Things to do when bored
- Things to do with friends
- Your wishlist
- Seasonal bucket lists – find inspo here: spring, summer, autumn
- Your ultimate bucket list
- Amazon must-haves
- Party inspiration – birthdays, Christmas, New Year, bachelorette, etc
2. Pinterest Board Ideas For Book Lovers
I am in my reading era, so there was no way I couldn’t include this section! I am also incorporating some book reviews into my usual content, you can find one here.
- Book TBR board
- Book reviews
- Favorite book characters
- Book characters you relate to
- Book aesthetic, for instance, Cruel Prince, Fourth Wing, Just For The Summer, etc.
- Gifts for book lovers
- Bookshelf ideas
- Book trope aesthetics
3. Productivity + Organization Boards
Are you a type A girl who loves the hustle and stays organized? Then you need to create boards related to productivity and organization.
- Motivational tips/content
- Notion board inspiration
- iPad organization ideas
- Everything GoodNotes related
- Bullet journal sheet ideas
- Productivity tips
- Cleaning hacks
- Digital declutter guides
- Time management tips
- How to set SMART goals
- Goal ideas
- Planning tips
- Work from home tips
- Study motivation
4. Lifestyle Pinterest Board Ideas
Lifestyle ideas encompass a variety of topics. Basically, a little bit of everything. For instance,
- Annual vision board – check my 2024 and 2025 vision boards for inspiration
- Dream life
- Mood board – this can be brand or topic-related
- Your dream wardrobe
- Hairstyles to try
- Nail ideas
- Tattoo ideas
- Life hacks – money, life, cleaning, traveling, phone, etc
- Morning routine
- Night routine
- Exercise routines
- How to romanticize your life
- Future wedding ideas
- Dream car
- DIY projects
- Hobbies to try
- Staycation ideas
- Relationship goals
- Gift ideas – Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, etc.
5. Self-Improvement + Self-Care Board Ideas
Self-improvement and self-care are two major topics on my blog and in life. Humans are ever-growing beings. We navigate failure, learn from it, and grow. It is important to take care of ourselves and express self-compassion. Therefore, consider these Pinterest board ideas:
- Journal prompts
- Life advice for women
- Confidence tips
- Glow-up guides
- Good habits to build
- Self-discipline tips
- Self-care ideas
- Self-care basket/essentials
- Self-care routine
- Reset routines
- 30-Day challenges
6. Social Media Pinterest Board Ideas
The world is so much smaller thanks to social media. There are many pros and cons to this, however, it is fun to share your life’s reels and create content. These Pinterest board ideas are mostly Instagram-centered.
- Instagram photo ideas
- Faceless reel/photo inspiration
- Content ideas
- Lightroom presets
- Instagram feed inspo
- Instagram caption ideas
- Instagram bio ideas
- Story ideas for Instagram
- Social media planners
- Social media templates
7. Foodies + Drink Enthusiast Ideas
Personally, I can not relate to these boards, lol. However, food and drinks are a largely searched topic on Pinterest. Therefore, inclusion was a necessity.
- Sweet recipes
- Cake decoration ideas
- Savory recipes
- Smoothie recipes
- Cocktail recipes
- Seasonal drinks
8. Pinterest Board Ideas For Quotes
I am a sucker for a good quote, no idea why it motivates me so much. You can create a wide variety of boards on quotes alone.
- Movie quotes
- Song quotes
- Book quotes
- Yearbook quotes
- Positive quotes
- Self-love quotes
- Friendship quotes
- Faith-based quotes
- Travel quotes
- Sassy quotes
- Quotes for him
- Quotes that hit different
9. Career Vibes
This one is for my fellow Type A women. Hustling and working is my favorite thing to do. I am constantly chasing the next project and find it particularly fulfilling to look at this kind of content.
- Dream job aesthetic
- Entrepreneurial vibes
- Financial goals
- Resume templates
- Career advice
- How to find your Ikigai
- Side hustle ideas
10. House Inspiration Board Ideas
Most of my ‘hidden’ boards on Pinterest are related to my dream home, which can be narrowed down to aesthetics (industrial and old English, yes, my taste is very bipolar). Anyways, here are some ideas:
- Dream house exterior
- Cozy nook ideas
- Desk setup inspiration
- DIY murals
- Inspiration for specific rooms
- Mantel decor ideas
- Seasonal decor ideas – find spring and fall decor ideas here
- Garden inspiration
- Gaming room ideas
11. Faith-Related Pinterest Board Ideas
I have faith-related pins on every annual vision board I create. However, you can get more specific by creating Christian-specific Pinterest boards, like:
- Jesus vibes
- Prayer board
- Favorite Bible verses
- Christian relationship goals
- Worship playlist ideas
Also, check out my faith journal here! It includes sections for sermon notes, bible study, and more.
12. Blogging Pinterest Boards
Naturally, I had to include these. Do you want to become a blogger? Then these boards are essential to learn more.
- Blogging tips and tricks
- Affiliate marketing 101
- Pinterest guides
- WordPress themes
- WordPress must-have plugins
- SEO tips
- Newsletter inspiration
- How to make money with blogging
13. Travel Board Ideas
I live vicariously through people who get to travel for a living. My dream is to experience everything the world has to offer. If you relate, these boards are for you.
- Virtual trip board
- Dream vacation/destinations
- Countries aesthetic
- Packing lists
- Travel journal ideas
- Solo travel adventures
- Travel essentials
- Airport/flight hacks
Conclusion
Pinterest is more than just another platform. It isn’t filled with brain rot, but Pinterest creators share valuable content that can enrich your life.
Go on and create these Pinterest board ideas and let me know which ones are your favorites!
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Have a great day wherever you are in the world!
Love, Steph ♥
