{"id":5493,"date":"2020-03-08T10:59:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T16:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/instagram-grid-planner\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T23:40:37","slug":"instagram-grid-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-grid-planner","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your Instagram Grid (The Tips You Need!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/blog-post-header-no-text-instagram-layout-ideas-to-refresh-your-grid.png\" alt=\"instagram grid planner - how to plan your instagram grid\" class=\"wp-image-19108 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When Instagram users see your content, the first thing they&#8217;ll do is click on your profile (you hope). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your profile is your first chance to make an impression! People get clues about your account from your profile photo, bio, and <em>especially<\/em> your grid.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a random-looking, unattractive grid is like inviting people into your house when it&#8217;s dirty. The grid should be your best foot forward!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;re giving tips on getting the best and most cohesive grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll never have a disorganized feed, an unclear theme, or random-feeling content again!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-choose-your-instagram-color-palette\">1. Choose your Instagram Color Palette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An easy way to keep your grid cohesive is with a consistent color scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-color-palette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"choosing a color palette (opens in a new tab)\">choosing a color palette<\/a> for your account, start about your brand colors, your environment, or your preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583263701829-IMG_3317-1-558x1024.png\" alt=\"example of instagram grid with blue and purple images arranged with a planner\" class=\"wp-image-19115 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 558px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 558\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583263710772-IMG_3318-1-568x1024.png\" alt=\"blue and purple instagram grid plan\" class=\"wp-image-19116 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 568px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 568\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you ran a surf account, it would be easy to have blue in all your Instagram photos because you&#8217;re near the ocean!  \u200d\u2642\ufe0f <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or if pink was your favorite color, it would be easy to get pink in every frame because you&#8217;re probably surrounded by it!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@milk is keeping to a dark and cool color palette. Their images are dark or shadowy and almost every picture has a cool hue like blue or purple featured predominately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, @thenimetyou has a stricter color palette, focusing mostly on blue with yellow as a secondary color!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583263743889-IMG_3319-1-550x1024.png\" alt=\"instagram profile with blue and yellow photos in grid\" class=\"wp-image-19117 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583263732226-IMG_3320-1-556x1024.png\" alt=\"blue and yellow instagram grid plan\" class=\"wp-image-19118 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 556px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 556\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Both examples have a unified and impressive-looking grid. This proves that <strong>it matters less how strict your theme is, and more that you keep consistency.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-pick-your-main-instagram-content-types\">2. Pick Your Main Instagram Content Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another way to make your grid cohesive is to feature the same kind of content. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This works especially well if your account has a specific niche or product, like outfit photos, books, or travel photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@thesartorialist is a fashion photographer, so he uses his Instagram to post portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583264003162-IMG_3323-1-552x1024.png\" alt=\"instagram account with portraits in feed\" class=\"wp-image-19119 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 552px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 552\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583264010033-IMG_3324-1-555x1024.png\" alt=\"neutral instagram feed with color pops\" class=\"wp-image-19120 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 555px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 555\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though his photos vary in color, the grid looks cohesive because the photos have similar composition and content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@glowrecipe interprets this content idea more loosely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Almost<\/em> every photo features <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-to-take-product-photos-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"one of their products (opens in a new tab)\">one of their products<\/a>, but not every single one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>Almost&nbsp;<\/em>every photo features pink and purple, but not every photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583264053437-IMG_3322-1-556x1024.png\" alt=\"glow recipe bright pastel instagram feed with pink and yellow grid plan\" class=\"wp-image-19121 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 556px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 556\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583264059980-IMG_3321-1-558x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19122 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 558px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 558\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, because they&#8217;re mostly consistent with content and color palette, they can be more playful with each! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their grid isn&#8217;t perfectly uniform in color or content, but it still looks cohesive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re stumped on what kind of content would bring your grid together, check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/10000-instagram-followers-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram content plan to attract followers<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-decide-on-your-instagram-grid-layout\">3. Decide On Your Instagram Grid Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\">You can also keep things cohesive that you with all different types of content, by having <strong>a go-to pattern or filter<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\">@ioegreer has a stylistic pattern, putting white borders around his photos. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\">These boxes bring together the disparate colors and contents of his photos, making them appear to be all part of the same idea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583269284834-IMG_3325-1-559x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19123 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 559px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 559\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/asg_VSCSJE6ltiNFJg9v2Fart_sOEQVdDjKOBtANRE2F1583269293235-IMG_3326-1-554x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19124 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 554px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 554\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\">Choosing a filter or pattern to apply to your whole feed will<strong> make all your photos seem connected<\/strong> and working together to represent your brand!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\"> This helps keep your feed from appearing random and fragmented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\">Using a grid Instagram planner will let you see every photo in your grid before posting! It&#8217;s an awesome way to check your whole grid pattern and theme<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some more inspiration? Check out our roundup of the <span style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-theme-ideas-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">best Instagram themes<\/a><\/span>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-scheduling-your-posts-to-instagram\">Start Scheduling Your Posts to Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to grow your Instagram account and see results, you need the best tools in your arsenal: an Instagram grid planner.  \ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailwind lets your quickly plan and schedule your grid with our 9-grid Preview Tool. You can drag and drop your posts, effortlessly arranging them to create the best grid possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our app is ALSO structured for growing your engagement. You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/best-hashtags-for-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"best hashtags (opens in a new tab)\">best hashtags<\/a> for your audience to grow your reach  .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then schedule your individual posts at an optimized time to make get as many eyes  on it as possible  . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/instagram\" target=\"_blank\">Tailwind&#8217;s grid planner app<\/a> to see the difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pin-me-for-later\">Pin Me For Later  :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Ready to make random Instagram content a thing of the past? 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