150+ Inspiring Bullet Journal Themes
This list of Bullet Journal theme ideas is here to inspire you and help you be more creative with your pages and monthly setups.
Choosing the right theme sets the tone for your pages, keeps you motivated, and makes the process so much more fun. From dreamy nature-inspired spreads to bold, colorful designs or even nostalgic throwbacks to your favorite childhood cartoons, the possibilities are endless.
Plus, exploring new Bullet Journal themes each month is a great way to keep things fresh and exciting while experimenting with your style.
Get ready to discover over 150 ideas guaranteed to spark inspiration and take your BuJo game to the next level!
Your Bullet Journal is quite literally only limited by your imagination, and the same concept applies to the themes that you can try on your pages.
Anything in the world can be an inspiration for a theme idea for your monthly setup, but with such a wide variety, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel stuck.
That’s why posts like this one are so powerful – they can show you some possibilities, help you choose the theme, or maybe just inspire you to come up with your own unique idea.
But before we discuss the themes’ ideas, I have something I want to discuss first.
How to Use Themes In Your Bullet Journal
Especially if you’re a beginner, themes might be confusing and maybe sometimes restricting as well. So here I want to mention something important—always remember that your journal has rules.
It’s up to you what you do in your Bullet Journal; there is no right or wrong way to do it.
But with that being said, I wanted to highlight here a few ways you can use a theme in your Bullet Journal, at least to give you some examples.
- One Theme For The Entire Journal
First of all, if you don’t want to bother changing themes, you can always use the same style or theme throughout your journal.
It will help you keep it pretty and aesthetic while alleviating any pressure to choose a new theme every month or so.
- New Theme Every Month
This is probably the most common and widespread approach to using them in your journal.
You basically choose a theme for the month, and all the pages you create are within the same theme.
I like it because it kind of easily divides your journal by months. Plus, it allows you to bring more variety and experiment with new ideas and styles each month.
- New Theme On Each Page
But here is the beauty of the Bullet Journal method – you can do anything you want with your BuJo.
So if you feel like constricting yourself to one specific theme every month is too much, you always have a choice of trying something different on every new page you create.
Or, you can try a monthly theme, and if in the middle of the month you feel like you’re tired of it and it’s not working, switch it up right there and then!
It’s your journal, so the best approach is to play around and try different techniques until you find what approach works best for you and helps you enjoy your journaling experience more.
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Stationery Recommendations
You don’t need all the supplies, but having a few quality pens and markers that you love using will definitely help you make journaling more enjoyable.
So here are a few quick recommendations:
- Fineliners. You’ll need them to create all the pages, and they are especially great for doodling and drawing. I recommend trying Sakura Pigma Micron.
- Markers. In case you want to add some color, you’ll need some. I recommend starting with Crayola Super Tips since they come in so many colors and are pretty affordable. My second choice would probably be these Tombow Dual Brush Pens.
- Brush Pens. These are perfect for creating beautiful headers, and I’d recommend starting with Tombow Fude small brush pens.
- Stencils. Stencils are a great way to speed up your setup process and there are plenty of stencils that come with many decorative elements, like flowers or beautiful lettering fonts. Check out the stencils from my favorite shop, Jayden’s Apple.
Okay, enough about supplies. It’s time to bring all your pens and start creating your next Bullet Journal page. And that starts with choosing a theme!
150+ Bullet Journal Themes
This is a lot of themes, and I’m sure this is just scratching the surface of what is possible to do in your Bullet Journal.
So this is how this list will be organized: I divided themes by a common category, and in each category, I’ll include theme ideas as well as a few pages that inspire some of these themes.
I wish I could give you inspiration for each theme, but then this post would never end. So I’ll share a few inspirations, and if you want to see more, check out a few links at the end of this post.
Also, be sure to scroll to the end to get your FREE printables, many of which will help you create fun and pretty themes in your journal.
Ok, let’s dive in!
Patterned Theme Ideas
Let’s start with something simple – patterns. We all can create those, and depending on your skill and how much time you have, you can make something super simple or more elaborate and detailed.
At the same time, patterns always look stylish, and for me they are a great neutral theme, I use them often for my yearly Bullet Journal pages.
- Circles
- Triangles
- Mandalas
- Zendoodle
- Hearts
- Tiles
Let me share with you a few inspirations for some of these themes.
This was really easy to create, just a few colorful markers and some thin washi tape. But I think the result is great!
I love mandalas, and this is the theme you can actually explore as you go. This cover page I’ve been creating bit by bit as the month went.
Floral Bullet Journal Themes
Flowers are some of the most popular drawings to use in your Bullet Journal and for a good reason.
Flowers offer a wide variety of designs and styles to choose from, so you can definitely create plenty of unique and inspiring themes simply around florals.
So here are a few ideas for floral themes in your journal:
- Sunflowers
- Cherry Blossoms
- Tulips
- Lavender
- Roses
- Wildflowers
- Daisies
- Lilies
- Peonies
- Hibiscus
Honestly, you can use any flower you want to build a theme around. You can make it colorful or something in black and white.
Here are a few inspirations to get your creative juices flowing.
I liked this theme mostly because of the fun contrast between the bright pink and black. But to be fully disclosed, I got inspiration for this theme from @the.petite.planner, and they used similar colors.
Black and white florals can look good just as well, and it was definitely something different for me to try, considering how much I love color.
Magical Theme Ideas
When it comes to creativity, everything is possible. So you can bring all kinds of things to your Bullet Journal pages.
Here I wanted to share with you a few extra magical and fantastical themes that might inspire you.
- Unicorns
- Wisards
- Dragons
- Leprechauns
- Gnomes
- Fairies
- Potions
- Pegasus
You can think of so many different variations on each of these ideas! Here are just a few examples.
I absolutely love this beautiful cover page and the interesting style the creator chose for drawing the dragons.
For a few years I. used unicorns as a theme for June, and this is my page from my second-ever Bullet Journal. I found this illustration on Pinterest, and I knew I wanted to bring it to my journal.
Plants Bullet Journal Themes
Plants are a pretty popular theme, again because there are so many different plants, and you can play around with designs and color a lot!
But just saying “plants” seems very vague, so let’s look at a few more specific themes that are around this main concept.
- Succulents
- Cactus
- Potted plants
- Bonsai
- Hanging plants
- Monstera
Here are a few inspirations to get you started on a plants theme.
This is my take on a houseplant theme, and I went for small plant doodles and little hearts just to give a nod to February being the month of love.
Beautiful bonsai theme, and I love that because it’s September, the creator used a more Fall-themed color instead of green.
Outdoor Activities Theme
Speaking of nature, I feel that many themes can be drawn from different outdoor activities, especially if we consider different seasons.
Let me share a few ideas with you. I’m sure they will help you think of your favorite activities and how you can incorporate them as a theme in your journal.
- Camping
- Skiing
- Pumpkin patch
- Beach
- Roller skating
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Lakehouse
- Snorkelling
- Skating
- Gardening
Basically, think of something you enjoy doing outside, and I’m sure you’ll be able to create a stunning theme around it! Here are a few examples.
Beautiful camping theme, and I really like the color combination that the creator used here.
This is such a beautiful take on a skating theme, and I love how the creator went for that retro feel.
Space Bullet Journal Theme Ideas
Outer space is such a beautiful and a bit scary place. But it has its own magic and charm for sure. Plus, it can provide you with plenty of theme ideas to try in your Bullet Journal.
I love that with endless galaxies out there, there are also endless possibilities with all kinds of shapes and colors to use.
So, here are a few theme ideas:
- Stars
- Moon
- Galaxies
- Spaceship
- Aliens
- Night sky
- Planets
Here are just a few examples of how you can bring those themes to life.
Watercolor is a great material for the Space Bullet Journal theme, and this cover page shows why!
There are many different ways to approach the moon theme, and I definitely have a special love for all the gold on this layout. And if you want to know, the creator used a Gold Sakura Gelly Roll pen, and they are some of the best!
Animal Bullet Journal Themes
Animals are actually a pretty popular theme to explore in the Bullet Journal community. Considering how vast the animal world is, it really gives you plenty of ideas to play around.
Here are just a few ideas on themes you can explore.
- Penguins
- Under the sea
- Koi fish
- Frogs
- Dogs
- Whales
- Cats
- Fireflies
- Bees
- Flamingos
- Butterflies
- Turtles
Not sure yet? Check out these pages to get inspired.
These frogs look absolutely stunning and so cute! And because the creator used paint pens, it really has a very different look to it.
Flamingo is such a fun and colorful theme, especially for summer!
Food Bullet Journal Themes
I love the idea of bringing to your Bullet Journal things that you enjoy in real life, and this, for me at least, includes food.
There is so much you can explore about food, but here are just a few different theme ideas.
- Sushi
- Pizza
- Ice cream
- Tacos
- Cookies
- Donughts
- BBQ
- Candy
- Pies
- Pancakes
- Ramen
- Croissant
- Chocolate
I can go on and one, but let’s just take a look at a few pages that follow these themes.
That April, I wanted to choose a food theme but couldn’t choose one specific food, so I added doodles of all the different foods I could think of.
Apparently, April is my month to explore food themes, as you see, another year I went for a sushi theme.
Movie And TV Based Theme Ideas
We all have favorite movies and TV shows, so why not bring them to your Bullet Journal pages as well? After all, your journal is there to bring you joy and help you be productive.
So all you really need is to think of movies or shows that you enjoy and turn them into a theme! But to get started here are a few ideas for you.
- Marvel comics
- Disney princesses
- The Lord Of The Rings
- Garfield
- Pokemon
- FRIENDS
- Harry Potter
- My Little Pony
- Star Wars
- Pixar
- Gossip Girl
- Star Trek
I can go on and on, but let’s just look at a few layouts that chose similar themes.
This was definitely a fun theme to explore, and I think with the magic of the holiday season, it works perfectly!
This is one of my favorite Disney-themed pages I’ve ever seen, and I definitely wanted to include it here.
Drink-Based Bullet Journal Themes
Drinks are a popular genre of Bullet Journal themes, and for good reason—they are so fun to draw and there is a wide variety of them as well.
Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
- Coffee
- Tea
- Boba tea
- Margaritas
- Champaign
- Smoothies
- Sodas
- Cocktails
- Matcha
Check out these beautiful takes on a drink-based theme.
Coffee is a very popular theme to explore, and in my take, I combine the coffee with books theme, and I think they work perfectly together.
Juice bar is a very fun theme idea, especially for Summer. I love how colorful this cover page is!
Travel Inspired Monthly Theme Ideas
Traveling is a wonderful way to discover the world, and each little thing you experience can be its own separate Bullet Journal theme.
Here are just a few ideas I could come up with that are based on travel.
- Planes
- Hot air balloons
- Paris
- Japan
- Trains
- Polaroids
- Luggage
- Camper van
- Globe
- Lighthouse
Here are a few inspirations for a travel-themed Bullet Journal.
First, I wanted to introduce a general travel theme, where you add different types of travel doodles as decoration.
I love how this creator matched the globe with travel doodles, making this a complete, across-the-world kind of theme.
Fruit And Vegetable Themes
These themes don’t sound like too much, but they are actually very interesting and you get to get such a wide variety of designs.
There are many fruits and vegetables to choose from, but here are a few of the popular ones to inspire you.
- Pineapples
- Apples
- Pumpkin
- Straberries
- Lemons
- Watermelon
- Grapes
- Avocados
Here are just a few inspirations to show you what’s possible.
Apples are a fun theme, and I love the bright and beautiful colors the creator used. It’s also a fun concept that they added little apple florals to the design as well.
Watermelon is a perfect summer fruit, so it’s a great theme to try in July, like this creator did.
Holiday Themed Ideas
There are plenty of amazing holidays happening every month, and they can definitely inspire a theme.
Here are just a few that I’m sure you will enjoy exploring.
- Christmas
- Halloween
- Mother’s Day
- Valentine’s Day
- Pride month
- Independence Day
- Chinese New Year
- Thanksgiving
- Birthday
- St. Patrick’s Day
- Easter
Here are a few examples of how you can bring those themes to life.
My take on the Halloween theme was all about witchy vibes, and it was definitely fun to combine so many different elements in one theme.
Since June is my birthday month, I tried a birthday theme one year, and it was definitely fun and festive.
Games Based Monthly Themes
If you are into games, you might consider using a game you enjoy as a theme for your monthly setup. Thankfully, there is no shortage of amazing games to inspire you.
The fun part is that you can get inspiration from both computer and board games! Here are a few ideas you can explore.
- Mario
- Zelda
- DnD
- Chess
- Tetris
- Animal Crossing
- Monopoly
- Clue
- Uno
- Cards
- Among Us
Here are a few inspirations for some of these themes.
As an avid Dnd player, I definitely had to try to create a theme around it at some point. Doodling characters was a bit too difficult for me, so I opted for drawing dice.
Animal Crossing was introduced to me in 2020, and it really took over my life for a while, but it was a good time. So I wanted to bring my love for this game to my Bullet Journal as well.
Miscellaneous Bullet Journal Theme Ideas
Last but not least, I wanted to share with you a few theme ideas that I can’t really categorise in any way. Let’s say these are just some random ideas.
So here are just a few ideas I could come up with.
- Photography
- Books
- Feathers
- Boho
- Lanterns
- Origami
- Zodiac signs
- Baking
- Lightbulbs
- Sunglasses
- Bees
- Stationery
- Home interior
- Hairdresser
- Lego
- Circus
- Yoga
- Carnival
- Cityscape
- Dr. Suess
- Makeup
Here are a few inspirations for some of these themes.
I love makeup, so I definitely wanted to create this theme in my Bullet Journal, and here is my take on it.
I love doodling stationery, and I think it’s a really fun theme to explore.
There you go. Here are 150+ Bullet Journal themes for you to try, and I’m pretty sure you found something here that will bring you joy.
Free Bullet Journal Printables
Of course, I didn’t want to leave you without a freebie. There are plenty of layouts that I think you’ll enjoy and that will help you create unique themes in your Bullet Journal.
However, I wanted to specifically mention a set of 12 cover pages, with a different theme for each month of the year.
You can already easily download it from the Resources Vault.
If you don’t have access yet, you can always sign up in the form below.
Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll get the password to get 50+ free Bullet Journal printables, stickers, and worksheets to use right away.
If you’ve never used printables before, be sure to check my post How To Use Printables In Your Bullet Journal.
It’s pretty basic, and you can find all the supplies you need in my post Supplies For Using Bullet Journal Printables.
More Resources
Are you looking for more resources with theme ideas and inspirations for these themes? I have plenty more for you to explore!
Check out these posts next:
- 200+ Bullet Journal Themes For Every Month On The Year
- Bullet Journal Monthly Cover Page Ideas
- 37 Brilliant Book Bullet Journal Theme Ideas And Inspirations
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