If you’re in the market for a bulletin board, read below to help with your search.

What size bulletin board should you consider? Think about where you’ll be placing it as well as what all you’ll need it for. Are you going to place it in the kitchen for the occasional grocery list or sports schedule? Then you probably don’t need one that’s especially large. Or do you want it to act as an inspiration board in your office? Perhaps in that case you want one that covers a significant amount of wall space.

What style bulletin board will work best for you? It’s hard to go wrong with the classic cork bulletin board, but if you desire more style, today’s bulletin board also comes in different colors and patterns that may better suit your space. For a more contemporary look, you may want to consider a magnetic bulletin board. This option is helpful for avoiding the deterioration of cork board after a lot of pinning over the years. Decide whether you want to go traditional, complement your décor or use your bulletin board as a décor element before making a purchase.

How should you hang your bulletin board? This depends on the size and weight of your bulletin board. Also be sure to take into consideration the items you plan to pin to it. Also consider the wall you’re hanging it on to make sure it stays in tact. If it’s a smaller board and not especially heavy, adhesives may do the trick and will prevent nail holes. However, they may leave a residue behind when you take the board down, or worse, pull off the paint or paper. The sturdiest option is to hang it with some sort of mount hardware; this will ensure it stays in place, and will like do the least damage to a painted or papered surface.

Check out our collection of bulletin boards here and find one that will be perfect for your space.