
My current journal falls under this category. The soft/cute look is probably one of the most common aesthetics for bullet journals. There are lots of beautiful designs for a bullet journal when you have the time and effort to put into it. However, a lot of bullet journals do not have the proper page thickness for painting, so you may need to paint on watercolour paper then glue it into the journal. Lots of people use watercolours and other paints in their journals. The artsy aesthetic is basically like having an art journal where you also write down your to-do lists. Some bullet journalers are likely to fill their pages with art instead of organization tools. Note that your bullet journal can be as detailed or as simple as you want it to be. You might simply want a little bit of colour to make the journal more your own. Unlike the other aesthetics, the art and doodles are not intended to be extravagant. For instance, your theme might be golden circles and blue rectangles.

Some little designs might be included, such as simple shapes as design elements. The simple design borders on the minimalist aesthetics with a little more colour.

Therefore, the vintage aesthetic might not be as easy for a beginner bullet journaler. The vintage design requires lots of embellishments that you obtain over time. There are also lots of great washi tapes out there with cursive, old map designs, and more that are great for the vintage look. For written things, calligraphy is usually seen in this style. You might also see newspaper prints of old letters glued into the bullet journal. Craft paper, a brown paper that looks similar to cardboard without the thickness, is a common find in this vintage aesthetic. What I mean by that is the design typically includes pictures glued into the journal or different sheets of paper used as a design element. This aesthetic involves lots of different cutouts. The vintage style is really beautiful, but not for everyone.

(Keep in mind the picture below was made around the time I first started bullet journaling a couple of years ago.) Vintage This style might also be for you if you are not into or great at doodling and art. It just has less detail compared to other designs. The minimalist aesthetic is still pleasing to the eye. If you are looking for a journal simply to help organize your life, you might be better off with a minimalist aesthetic.

Minimalist bullet journals are typically black and white with very few additional (and unnecessary) details, such as doodles. They were intended for organization and efficiency purposes alone. When bullet journaling was first introduced, the spreads were simple. The minimalist aesthetic for bullet journals is the original design. Everyone has different organizational needs and design preferences therefore, we all have different aesthetics for our bullet journals to keep us motivated. The different styles and designs for bullet journals include minimalist, vintage, simple, artsy, and soft/cute. However, there are a few common aesthetics that you might want to know about before starting your own bullet journal. Every bullet journal comes out a little different because we all have our own styles.
