These Metal Magnet Boards Look So Much Sleeker Than Your Average Bulletin Board

Every dorm needs some kind of board — cork board, memory board, magnet board — to hold photos, mementos, notes, or even build out a mood board. It’s practically a dorm room essential at this point. Lately, I’ve been seeing a sleek, shiny take on the traditional wall staple: a metal board that’s all over Pinterest and other social feeds.

I’ve seen so many videos of people making their own magnet board out of a sheet of steel from the hardware store and a frame from IKEA, and other videos of people styling their boards — I love how this creator redesigns their board each month to fit a new theme. 

While this DIY is totally doable, the fun part is really decorating the magnet board itself. In her TikTok video, Jane Zhao (@janeezhao) shares how you can add washi tape, fabric, magnets, or even hook magnets to show off pictures, to-do lists, keychains, notes, or any memories of home.

I absolutely love this trend because you can use it to personalize your dorm and make it feel like your space. If you have dry-erase markers, you can create a calendar or write reminders — you can even turn it into a mood board with magazine cutouts or whatever else you have. There are so many ways to get creative with a metal magnet board, and it can also double as the cutest decor, which is why it’s truly a must-have in a small space like a dorm.

If you want to try the metal magnet board trend in your room and the DIY is a little too involved, shop these ready-to-hang options instead. Just be sure to check the weight of the board and secure it to your wall with Command Strips that can hold the weight of the display.