Choosing the perfect planner layout can feel like a big decision, especially when there are so many beautifully designed options to choose from. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or brand new to the world of stationery, the key is finding a layout that complements your lifestyle, planning style, and personal preferences.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common formats to help you decide which one is best for you.

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Horizontal Format: Simple, Spacious & Streamlined

Best for: List makers, journalers, and those who like open-ended planning

Format: Days arranged in rows across the page

A horizontal format gives you a clean, structured space to jot down tasks, reminders, or even short journal entries for each day. With ample writing space and minimal segmentation, this format is ideal if you like to write freely or if your days don’t follow a rigid schedule.

Try it if:

• You’re more of a task-lister than a time-blocker
• You enjoy adding notes, reflections or gratitude prompts to your week
• You prefer a less structured view of your time

Our Horizontal formats: Petite Planners, Desktop Planners, A4 Desktop Planners, Weekly Planner Notebook, Pocket Planners, Teachers Planners, Business Planner & Student Academic Planner. 

Vertical Format: The Organiser’s Dream

Best for: Time-blockers, multi-taskers, and anyone with a busy daily schedule

Layout: Days arranged in columns (often split into sections)

If your day is packed with appointments, meetings, or school pickups, a vertical layout can help keep things visually ordered. It’s especially great for segmenting your day into morning, afternoon and evening – or even work, personal, and family life.

Try it if:

• You love the idea of breaking your day into chunks
• You’re a visual planner who needs structure for a busy schedule
• You enjoy decorating your planner with stickers or colour-coding

Our Vertical layouts: Vertical Daily Appointment Planner.

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Weekly Overview: Your Week, Laid Out Beautifully

Best for: Goal-setters, habit trackers, and those who want to see their week at a glance

Layout: The full week spread across two pages

A weekly layout helps you map out your entire week in one view. It’s perfect for planning ahead, juggling multiple priorities, or keeping an eye on upcoming events. Some weekly planners include dedicated spaces for to-do lists, priorities or notes.

Try it if:

• You like a structured weekly rhythm
• You plan for the week ahead rather than day-by-day
• You want to track habits, meals or goals alongside your schedule

Our Weekly Formats: Petite Planners, Desktop Planners, A4 Desktop Planners, Weekly Planner Notebook, Pocket Planners, Teachers Planners, Business Planner & Student Academic Planner.

Daily Layout: The Detail-Oriented Planner

Best for: Busy days, deep focus, and detailed schedules

Layout: One full page per day, often with time slots, priorities and notes

Daily layouts are ideal for those who want to go deep with their planning. With more space for appointments, lists and personal notes, these planners are like your desk diary, productivity coach and journal all in one.

Try it if:

• Your days are full and fast-moving
• You love to write things down in detail
• You enjoy reflecting or goal-setting each day

Our Daily formats: Day To A Page Planner, Day To A Page Planner Large & Vertical Daily Appointment Planner

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How to Choose the One That’s Right for You

Still not sure? Ask yourself:

• Do I like structure or flexibility?
• Do I need to see my whole week at once, or just focus on one day at a time?
• How much space do I need to write everything down?

Your ideal layout should fit into your routine – not the other way around. And remember, planning isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works this year might look different next year, and that’s perfectly okay.

Need a little help deciding?

Take our quick 2026 Planner Quiz to find the format that suits your lifestyle, preferences and planning style best. Think of it as a little matchmaker for your most productive year yet!

Explore Our Layouts

At Bespoke Letterpress, we offer a variety of planner formats – from our elegant weekly layouts to our structured vertical format and day to a page options. Thoughtfully designed with beauty and practicality in mind, each planner is crafted to support how you plan best.

Explore the full 2026 Planner Collection and find the perfect format for your year ahead.