57 Creative Letter Board Ideas for Every Room (2024)

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  Go Boho Design Chic

  

  While letter boards can sometimes feel kitschy, Shannon Henderson proves that they can still look elegant, too. The clear board style blends seamlessly with the shiplap walls behind, encapsulated in a pretty hoop wreath to top it off.

  Gold accents add some glam while the cozy pillows below offer a boho-style touch. As for the message, you can't go wrong with a simple motivational quote that works all year long.
  

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  Create Seaside Vibes

  

  Coastal accents abound in Cheryl of @mycoastalchiclife's space. A shelf displays a gold-accented lantern, sea shell, and fitting seaside message to really hone in on the beachy vibes.

  It's perfect to set the tone in an entryway or as a fun addition to a windowsill. Be sure to stick with a neutral palette to keep things bright and breezy.
  

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  Try a Snack Station

  

  A snack station is always fun when having guests stay over. This playful board idea by Holly of @hollys.hobby can be paired with any baked goods or treats you have on hand.

  Kids and grown-ups alike will find delight in knowing that midnight snacks are approved in your household. It's a sure way to lighten the mood.

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  Dish Out Party Favors

  

  Hosting a TV marathon? Take notes from Cindy of @redesignedspace, who is party-ready with her letter board. Set above a popcorn machine, it has all the details for when the event is, as well as a cheeky message for guests to bring their own wine — although popcorn and soda are provided. It's the perfect setup for attendees to grab snacks before cozying up on the couch.

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  Set a Friendly Reminder

  

  Calling all plant parents. This cute sign has a friendly reminder to be nice to plants and people with a vine aptly trailing over its surface.

  Keep in theme with the green by matching the message with earth tones—like Kelsey Goodrich did using an oaky woven chair, cow-print cushion, and of course, extra plants.

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  Accessorize Your Bar

  

  A bar cart is practically begging for some decor and tipsy tips. Here, Vicki of @handmadejungle opts for a vibrant red color to display the classic message of "Rosé All Day."

  The warm tone is the ideal complement to some copper glasses and deep-hued spirits. Try out other messages for special occasions like "Why Limit Happy to an Hour?" or "Pick Your Poison" for Halloween.
  

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  Lighten Up the Laundry Room

  

  Take the bore out of chores with a message we can all relate to. Who doesn't want Alexa to fold the laundry?

  Ashley of House of Hanes set her message on a wood-toned letter board that matches seamlessly with the shelving in her laundry room. Black letters complement the statement backsplash tiles and wire crates for a cohesive and modern look.

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  Make a Home Theater

  

  Why go to the theater when you can create the experience at home? Designer Albie K. Buabeng sets a moody vibe in her home theater with a "Now Showing" sign displayed on her letter board—offering a true movie-going experience.

  The atmosphere is amplified with movie posters, a candy station, and black-out paint to make it feel like you're really seeing it on the big screen.

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  Start Fresh

  

  Ring in the new year properly, by letting everyone know it's a fresh start in your home. Here, Jade and Anthony of House of Chais set a playful and bright scene, setting their letter board on a floating shelf against colorful terrazzo-inspired wallpaper.

  A flip calendar above showing the date January 1, and personality-filled ceramics add to the fun. It's a great idea for a WFH setup or play area to get motivated for the year ahead.

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  Update Seasonally

  

  As the leaves change color and the weather cools, it's only apt that your interiors get a seasonal update, too.

  Emily of Small Stuff Counts embraces all autumn has to offer with a dark swath of paint, placing a pumpkin-loving letter board message on top.

  Robust candle holders and pretty floral prints round out the space for a rich yet spirited vibe.

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  Announce A New Member

  

  Nurseries are a perfect opportunity to get creative with letter boards and send a loving message to the newest member of the family.

  Emily Jeanne & Co wrote the birth date, weight, and height of her baby on the board along with a sweet quote to remember the day by. It's set on a floating shelve alongside a mini brass giraffe, paired with some books and plants.

  The adorable setup is completed with clear shelving underneath for toys and a minimalist changing station.

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  Display a Collection

  

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  Looking for a way to put your collection on display? Take cues from this setup, where abundant cacti and succulents—all set in cute ceramics—are placed on a set of three wooden shelves.

  A cute sign like this letter board helps to designate the space and make it feel harmonious while adding a cute touch.

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  Countdown to Christmas

  

  It's never too early to start a countdown—even 363 days in advance. If you're all about the holidays, or can't wait for your next vacation, follow fiber artist Kendra Jane Bate's suit and use your letter board as a way to look forward to the occasion.

  The slim-profile board keeps things minimalist, paired with some organic woven elements, plants, and a loveseat for the coziest of corners.

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  Find Kitchen Inspiration

  

  An inspirational quote is always a mood-booster. Choose your favorite to display on a letter board like this one here, which is placed on some floating shelves in the kitchen alongside earth-toned linens, books, and glassware for a soothing wall accent.

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  Use a Movie Quote

  

  Have a go-to movie? Pay homage to it by choosing a memorable line to put on your board. Here, Tahnee of @laneandalleyboutique chose one from Gilmore Girls, pairing the feminine vibes with a floral garland on top, as well as pink accents throughout her workstation.

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  Get Punny

  

  For those who love a good pun, you can get creative and work your comedy chops. To welcome in spring, Kristyn Higdon Adams updated her letter board with a witty ode to her plants.

  The humor is balanced out with chic minimalist decor, including a thin-framed mirror, calming candle, and faux branches.

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  Go Rustic and Relatable

  

  When the work week is tough, a relatable saying can help lighten the mood. Perfect for a WFH station, this letter board by Felt Creative Home Goods is set in a rustic frame for extra style points. The cream tone is even matched with the window trim and decorative accent piece behind it.

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  Decorate for a Birthday

  

  Add some magic to a kid's birthday by opting for some colorful letters on your board. This one has a rainbow theme to play off the vibrant cake and balloons behind it. It acts as an adorable display that any young one—plus, their parents—is sure to appreciate.

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  Take Sitcom Inspiration

  

  If you're more of a TV person than a movie person, you can always pull a quote from your favorite sitcom, too.

  This classic one from The Office is sure a hit. In theme with the playful tone, it's complemented by a unicorn ceramic piece, rainbow decor, and a bright plant for a pop of color.

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  Create a Winter Wonderland

  

  Hot cocoa bars are so cozy for winter, and a great opportunity to spark some extra joy. If you're looking to set on up, make sure to have a sign like Amy of @bookgirlcreations to ramp up the enchantment.

  You can even go beyond letters and use fun shapes like stars, snowflakes, and mugs to stick on your letter board, too.

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  Oversized DIY Letter Board

  

  Make an oversized DIY letter board that you can customize with your own choice of colors and fonts. This project from A Beautiful Mess has a pink background and a white frame that complements the light and bright room.

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  Guest Room Letter Board

  

  Help your guests settle in with a warm welcome on a letter board over the bed, like this space from Candace Mary Interiors that can be customized depending on who is visiting.
  

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  Lighted Letter Board

  

  A lighted letter board makes your message pop while adding a soft glow. This girl power kids' bedroom letter board from Sissy + Marley Interior Design takes pride of place on a shelf above the desk.

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  Merry Christmas Lyrics

  

  Keep it short and sweet with a snippet of a holiday song lyric displayed on a shelf styled with Christmas decor.

  Modern Glam made it a "fa la la" in white letters on a black background, adding a black-and-white ribbon garland to the tree to tie it together.

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  Playroom Letter Board

  

  A gray-and-white letter board takes center stage on the floating sideboard toy storage in this basement playroom from Michelle Berwick Design that is decked out in rainbow stripes.

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  Make It Magnetic

  

  Use magnets to create a fun DIY letter board using wood circles and a fabric-covered sheet metal background, like this simple project from The Merrythought.
  

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  Christmas Letter Board

  

  Choose a red background and white lettering to create a holiday display for a kids' bookshelf or a nursery, like this Christmas shelfie letter board from A Beautiful Mess.

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  Halloween Slogan

  

  Use an orange letter board with black lettering to create a Halloween vignette on a shelf above the kitchen sink, like this space from Modern Glam.

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  DIY Acrylic Message Board

  

  Make a modern letter board with wood, acrylic sheets, and stickers, like this DIY home studio message board from A Beautiful Mess.

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  Toy Shelf Letter Board

  

  A letter board with a positive message is the crowning touch in this cool kids' room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design. Tiny letter board stars echo the oversized star wallpaper.

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  Nursery Letter Board

  

  Style a bookshelf in the nursery with a holiday-themed letter board to add to your Christmas display, like this merry and bright space from Emily Henderson Design.

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  Scrap Wood Letter Board

  

  Use scrap wood to create a DIY letter board and spell out your message in Scrabble-inspired letter tiles like this project from Thistlewood Farms that complements the farmhouse interior.

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  Kids Letter Board

  

  Update your message board with a reminder to kids that spring break is on the horizon, like this letter board from Modern Glam.
  

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  DIY Wall-Sized Letter Board

  

  Thistlewood Farms created an oversized quote wall with customizable letters that adds a graphic focal point to white shiplap paneling.
  

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  Ledge Marquee Letter Board

  

  The supersized letter board was made with black marquee letters leaning against the wall on picture ledges.

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  Kitchen Sink Letter Board

  

  Cheer up your kitchen counter with a seasonal letter board display, like this one from Most Lovely Things.

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  Window Sill Letter Board

  

  Decorate the window sill with a fun letter board that includes words and symbols like hashtags and stars, like this New York City kids' room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design.

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  Playroom Letter Board

  

  A white letter board with thin black lettering adds a playful note to this Scandi-style playroom and after-hours parents' lounge space from Maison Ellie Interiors.

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  Home Office Letter Board

  

  Cheer up your home office with seasonal decor, and use your letter board to make a list of favorite Christmas movie characters instead of tasks, like this space from Inspired By Charm.

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  DIY Gold Magnetic Letters

  

  For this simple DIY project, Inspired By Charm transformed inexpensive magnetic plastic multicolored letters with gold spray paint and used them to post messages on the OG letter board: the fridge.

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  Kids' Room Letter Board

  

  A simple letter board can become a fixture in a kids' room that changes as they do, like this top-shelf bookshelf letter board from Emily Henderson Design.

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  Happy Birthday Letter Board

  

  Use a customizable letter board to anchor the sweets counter with cheerful birthday wishes, like this cheerful display from Lovely Indeed.

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  Bathroom Letter Board

  

  Post a favorite holiday movie quote in your Christmas bathroom that will make you smile and keep your guests guessing, like this cheeky modern space from Love Create Celebrate.

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  Attic Playroom Letter Board

  

  An attic playroom letter board will give kids a sense of ownership over their space, like this light and airy room from Mel Bean Interiors.
  

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  Thanksgiving Letter Board

  

  Decorate a fall-themed bar cart with a seasonal letter board that says Happy Thanksgiving in a personal way, like this festive message from Modern Glam.

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  Laundry Room Letter Board

  

  Greet yourself with a letter board sign posted in a small laundry room that broadcasts your unvarnished inner thoughts, like this space from Cherished Bliss.

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  First Birthday Party

  

  Lovely Indeed used a letter board to mark the sweet occasion of a first birthday and make childhood birthday photos easier to sort through and cherish in years to come.

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  Fixed Letter Board

  

  While the beauty of a letter board is its customizable nature, you can also frame a letter board saying behind glass and hang it on the wall, like this sporty kids' room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design.

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  Harry Potter-Themed

  

  Use a letter board to reinforce the subject of a themed party, like this Harry Potter kids party letter board from Lovely Indeed with a signature line spelled out.

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  Future Plans Letter Board

  

  Motivate your teenager to hit the books with a letter board posting upcoming or aspirational adventures to enticing destinations, like this teen room letter board from Bell+Voy Design Co.

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  Laundry Shelf Letter Board

  

  This black-and-white laundry room from Stay Home Style includes open shelving styled with essentials and a letter board for a personal touch.

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  Basement Letter Board

  

  Use a letter board to mark out a hangout space like this colorful basement room from Twelve 15 Design Studio.
  

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  Home Office Letter Board

  

  Nestle a letter board on your plant shelfie to set the tone in your home office, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.

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  Dining Room Letter Board

  

  Turn your dining room letter board into a fictional ice cream shop menu to add a sense of fun and nostalgia to a bar cart, like this space from Cassie Bustamante.

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  Scrap Wood Letter Board

  

  Make a DIY letter board to create a focal point on the wall. This letter board from Love Create Celebrate has thin black ledges and scrap wood letters for a modern look.

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  Kitchen Letter Board

  

  A Christmas movie reference that makes you laugh adds holiday vibes to a neutral shelf display like this one from Esther Schmidt.

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  DIY Kids Felt Letter Board

  

  Encourage kids to practice their spelling and creativity with a colorful DIY felt letter board like this one from My 100 Year Old Home.

  This easy DIY project is made by covering cardboard with flannel and then cutting out felt letters on a Cricut machine. The felt letters stick to the flannel, no glue is required.