How To Use A Pinboard To Stay Organized
Cut down on clutter and wrangle that pile of papers into order using a simple yet decorative pinboard to transform your workspace. Pinboards, which are also commonly known as bulletin boards or cork boards, have been schoolroom staples for many years. When you bring the pinboard into your home, it functions as a multitasking workhorse ideal for the kitchen, home office or bedroom. From to-do lists to permission slips, schedules and report cards, PBteen’s line of pinboards help you design an efficient workspace with plenty of personalized flair.
Choose A Style
From simple, utilitarian pinboards to ornate, decorative models, these organizational accessories come in a variety of styles. Before you start getting organized with your new pinboard, try to find a style that works well with the rest of the room’s decor and the way you intend to use the board. For example, our Wood Study Wall Organizer adds smart organizational features such as a horizontal pinboard and pegs for hanging your keys or headphones. It also has slots for pens, pencils and art supplies.
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.
Use The Pinboard As Art
In addition to helping you create a spot to stow your stuff, pinboards can provide a distinct, decorative touch to the room. For example, our Atlas Framed Pinboard and Atlas Cork Board both add global inspiration to the bedroom, library or office. 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.
Sift Through The Clutter
Before you start organizing your pinboard, go through the existing clutter. Anything that’s outdated or unnecessary should go in the trash. Create a file for important papers that you need to store and then go through the recent papers, slips and items that you want to hang. Prioritize them in terms of classes, extracurriculars and fun to figure out how much space you need. In some cases, getting several pinboards might be best to avoid cramming too much on one board. The amount of stuff that you need to organize should tell you whether you should use a single board or create a large pinboard wall hanging by grouping several together.
Consider Getting Backup
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, use an organizational system that includes a pin board along with backup storage items such as a dry erase board, large calendar, magnetic boards to hang calendar and pinboard supplies and bins or basket ladders to stow assignments, take-out menus and college applications. Shelves and hooks work well in tandem with pinboards.
Organize The Board
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:
• Keep important papers where you can see them at a glance
• 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
Start with a completely empty board. Begin hanging stuff on the board, beginning with the most important items. If you have a note with an important phone number, make sure it’s situated where you can quickly see it. If you have papers that are important to keep in mind while you’re studying, make sure they are arranged near your line of vision while you’re seated at your desk. If necessary, add labels to the board to keep categories separated. Examples include an area for important reminders, documents that need a signature and notes related to a specific project.