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By the end of this list you’ll have ten posts ready to plan out for your feed, no overthinking required.
I scrolled through hundreds of pins to put this together, honestly more than I want to admit, lol!
The goal was to only keep the ones that actually work for a everyday account with a everyday camera.
So nothing here needs a fancy studio setup or an expensive editing app.
You’ll find carousels, before and after shots, quick tutorials and a few quote card ideas mixed in.
Pick whichever fits your page and use the little notes under each one to plan your own version.
CAROUSEL POST IDEAS
Travel Packing Essentials Carousel
We’re starting off strong with a travel packing carousel. It works for pretty much any account.
Lay everything out on the bed before it goes in the suitcase and snap it from above.
Swipe two can show the packed bag next to a tiny caption about what almost got left behind.
- Works for any trip length
- Shot from above on the bed
- No fancy camera needed
Behind The Scenes Workspace Carousel
Behind the scenes workspace content does really well right now. People are genuinely nosy about desks, lol!
Show the messy version first, then the tidy version, then a close up of the one item everyone asks about.
A candle, a specific pen, a sticky note wall; whatever makes your desk yours.
- The nosy desk peek
- Messy shot builds trust
- Close up of your one weird item
Bedroom Makeover Before After
Bedroom makeovers are basically guaranteed engagement. Before and after post ideas like this one prove it every time.
Shoot the before from the exact same angle as the after or the comparison loses its punch.
- Same angle or it flops
- Thrifted headboard idea
- Paint swatch from the hardware aisle
Garden Transformation Before After
A patch of dirt turning into an actual garden is oddly satisfying to watch, am I right?
Give it a few months between the two photos so the growth actually shows.
This one performs best in spring when everyone else is also staring at their yard wondering where to start.
Furniture Upcycle Before After
Furniture upcycles are my favorite corner of this whole list, honestly.
A curbside dresser or a thrift store find gets new hardware, a coat of paint and suddenly it looks expensive.
Not that I’m biased toward a good flip, haha!
- The curbside find flex
- New hardware from the craft aisle
- One coat of chalk paint
Braided Hairstyle Tutorial Pin
Braided hairstyle tutorials are some of the most saved posts on the app. It makes total sense why.
Number the steps clearly so someone can follow along with wet hair and one hand free.
Tutorial post ideas like this work best as a slow carousel rather than a fast video, oddly enough.
- The saveable step by step
- Numbered steps, no guesswork
- Works with a phone tripod
Watercolor Painting Tutorial Steps
Watercolor tutorials pull in the craft crowd every single time.
Break the painting into three or four stages and people will screenshot the whole thing.
It doesn’t need to be perfect. Loose and a little wobbly reads as charming, not sloppy.
- Three stages, zero pressure
- Loose brushwork looks intentional
- Any beginner set works
Minimalist Motivational Quote Design
Minimalist quote posts still outperform a lot of busier designs, which surprises people. If you were hunting for quote post design ideas, this one is a keeper!
White background, one short line, plenty of empty space around the words. That’s the whole formula.
- Empty space does the work
- One font, one line
- Reads fast on a small screen
Floral Background Quote Card
A floral background softens even a blunt quote and makes it feel warmer somehow.
Keep the flowers pale so the text stays readable at a glance.
This one gets saved to moodboards more than any other quote style I’ve tested, lol!
- The saved-to-moodboard style
- Pale florals keep text legible
- Free templates exist online
Bold Typography Quote Post
Last but definitely not least, bold typography quote posts stop the scroll fast.
Big letters, high contrast, maybe one word in a different color for emphasis.
Listicle post ideas social media accounts lean on this style constantly. It works because it’s so easy to read in half a second.
- Stops the scroll in a second
- High contrast colors only
- One word gets the accent color
Just a little note - some of the links on here may be affiliate links, which means I might earn a small commission if you decide to shop through them (at no extra cost to you!). I only post content which I'm truly enthusiastic about and would suggest to others.
And as you know, I seriously love seeing your takes on the looks and ideas on here - that means the world to me! If you recreate something, please share it here in the comments or feel free to send me a pic. I'm always excited to meet y'all! ✨🤍
Xoxo Isabella
