How to Make Your Own Aesthetic Notion

• Dashboard A clean, visually pleasing dashboard can make using Notion more enjoyable and motivating.
• An aesthetic Notion dashboard often features good layout, pleasing fonts, curated icons, and a coherent color scheme.
• Below are tips to create a beautiful Notion home or project page that reflects your style.

Dashboard A clean, visually pleasing dashboard can make using Notion more enjoyable and motivating. An aesthetic Notion dashboard often features good layout, pleasing fonts, curated icons, and a coherent color scheme. Below are tips to create a beautiful Notion home or project page that reflects your style.

Organize Your Layout

Start by planning the structure of the page. Decide what sections you want (e.g., Quick Links, Tasks,

Calendar , Notes) and arrange them with the following tools

Columns : Use columns to avoid a long scrolling page. Drag any block to the left or right of another block to form columns . You can resize columns by dragging the divider . For example, make a two-column layout where the left column has navigation links and the right column has today's tasks. Full Width vs. Default : Toggle Full Width in the page menu to use the entire screen width. This is often more pleasing if you have multiple columns.

If your dashboard is used on a large monitor , full width can prevent wasted whitespace . (For a minimal look, you might stick to default width on a laptop for some white margin.) Text Size : Notion doesn’t allow arbitrary fonts, but you can toggle Small text in page settings for a tighter look (under the three-dots menu). This shrinks all text – useful if you need to fit more on screen . Hide Unneeded Features : Turn off distracting UI bits.

In the page menu, disable page comments and backlinks to keep the interface clean . By controlling layout and visibility, you ensure your dashboard stays uncluttered and focused.

Choose Fonts and Styling

While Notion limits you to its three fonts (Default, Serif, Monospace), choosing carefully can impact the aesthetic: - Font Choice : Go to the three-dots menu > Style and pick Default , Serif , or Mono . Serif gives a formal, elegant feel (good for reading text), while Default is modern and clean. The key is consistency – stick to one font for the entire page . - Custom Fonts : If you really crave a unique font, you can use a workaround like generating fancy text via a website and pasting it as an image or equation. NotionEverything suggests tools like LingoJam or browser extensions for custom fonts . - Emoji &

Unicode : Spice up headings by using emojis or Unicode symbols. A dashboard heading like “ Weekly Overview” can add a splash of personality without changing fonts. Remember not to mix too many styles; a cohesive look usually sticks to one or two font styles at most.

Use Images and Icons

Visuals can make your page pop: - Cover Photos : Add a cover image at the top of the page (Click Add cover). Notion offers Unsplash images and even art from NASA or art museums. Choose something that fits the mood of your dashboard (e.g., a calming nature scene for a weekly planning page) . - Icons : Every page can have an icon. Use relevant emojis or search through Notion’s icon menu for ones that match your sections (e.g., a clipboard for Tasks, a notebook for Notes).

For custom icons, NotionEverything recommends external icon libraries and tools . Consistent icon style (e.g. all flat icons or all colorful ones) makes the design unified. - Images & Embeds : Insert images to break up text. For example, a quote image or chart can add color . Type /image and upload or choose Unsplash . Embedding charts (e.g., from Google Sheets) or videos can also enrich the look. Visual elements not only look good but also make it easier to scan.

If a section has a relevant image, you immediately catch the eye.

Dividers and Spacing

Adding whitespace and separators improves readability: - Dividers : Use the /divider block (three hyphens + Enter) to create horizontal lines between sections . You can even create a pseudo-vertical divider by using a Quote block or a large table in columns . These lines guide the eye. - Callouts : For important notes or reminders, a colored callout block stands out. You can give your callout an emoji and background color , making it a mini-banner . - Spacing Blocks : Use empty heading or empty text blocks to create extra spacing if needed. Don’t overcrowd sections.

Color and Theme

Notion is limited in theme options, but you can add some color: - Text Color : You can color any text or database text. Use color sparingly to highlight headings or status (e.g. red for urgent tasks, green for done).

• Database Properties : In boards and tables, you can color-code select properties. For instance, you might

have tags in different colors to categorize things visually. - Accent Blocks : You might add a single-column callout with a pastel background as a section header . Consistency is key. Pick a palette of 2–3 colors and stick with it. For example, use one color for all headings, another for buttons or tags.

Inspiration and Templates

If you want a jump-start, numerous free Notion dashboard templates exist. You can browse Notion Template Gallery for “Personal Home Dashboard” or search community sites like NotionEverything or46

NotionPages. Duplicate one and then tweak it to your tastes (change icons, reorder blocks, etc.). Sometimes looking at a polished example helps crystallize your own design.

Example Tricks

Centered Text : Notion has no native center alignment, but a trick is to add spaces before a heading to approximate centering. Note this may not look consistent across devices though. Sticky To-Do List : Use a toggle list for a Kanban-like board. Each toggle can be a project with subtasks. This creates a card feel. Quote Decorations : Use quotes creatively. For example, use a left quote block with a big emoji to create a vertical line effect in combination with columns.

Suggested Visuals

Consider adding a screenshot of an example aesthetic dashboard (maybe one with a cover photo, columns of tasks, and colorful icons). A caption could read: “An example Notion dashboard uses columns, covers, and color accents for a clean, organized look.” (No source needed; just a generic embed.) By paying attention to layout, consistent styling, and a few well-placed images or icons, you’ll have a dashboard that feels both functional and inspiring. The design process is part of the fun – tweak your colors and sections until it feels just right for you. Happy designing!

Next step

If you want to turn this into a reusable workspace, save your best blocks as a page template, name your properties consistently, and test your setup on mobile. Small tweaks like clearer statuses, fewer views, and better naming make a template feel instantly premium.

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