The Pinterest Trick That Can Help You Design Your Space

Finding your personal decor style can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to start. Maybe you've just visited a friend's apartment and loved their vibe — but when you look at your own space, nothing feels quite right. Or perhaps you're itching to give your bedroom a glow-up but can't quite put your finger on what your aesthetic even is. As you begin your journey toward choosing the perfect design style for your space, the answer might be closer than you realize. If you've been using Pinterest for a while, the key to your style is likely hiding in your Pinterest boards. You just haven't put it all together yet, and that's where this Pinterest decor trick comes in.

All you need for this hack is your Pinterest account. Yes, it's that easy. Start by going back through your Pinterest boards and studying your pins. Look for common themes that you continuously save — that could be textures, colors, fabric, silhouettes, and lighting. It might take a minute to see it, but patterns will start to pop up. It might be the same rattan light fixture showing up again and again or a specific green tone you didn't even realize you loved. These details are clues. They show you what you're naturally gravitating towards — and that becomes the jumping-off point for designing a space that actually feels like you. Pinterest itself can be kind of overwhelming, but if you use this hack, you'll realize that you have more personal style than you thought. 

Scroll through your old pins — you might have forgotten what you saved. Once you've browsed for a bit, take note of what keeps showing up. Maybe you're drawn to earthy tones, vintage lighting trends, layered textiles, floral or funky printed rugs, or rounded shapes. Check for overall design styles like rustic aesthetics, modern or mid-century furniture, or minimalist layouts. As you take note of the common themes, you can write them down to keep track of them. Are there certain time periods you like or a certain cozy feeling you want to replicate? Or, maybe you're into bright colors or neutral palettes. 

Now that you have a few ideas, create a new Pinterest board to put everything in one place. Think of it as your interior design mood board. Within this board, you can create various sections for each category, such as colors, lighting, bedroom, living room, etc. Re-pin the images that feel the most like you, and give your aesthetic a name to keep it cohesive. You can do a keyword search to add more ideas. To take it a step further, pull out your top 10 pins and create a collage. 

Now for the fun part — you can create a shopping list that fits your vibe. Creating a new Pinterest board or collage is key because you'll now have everything in the same place and can reference it when you're thrifting home decor at your favorite secondhand store, shopping for furniture, or browsing paint samples. Some of your pins may come directly from the manufacturer or have shopping links included, making it easy to buy the exact product online. Before you know it, you'll be on your way to your perfect interior decor.