A large calendar is not just another object on the wall. It is peace, overview and grip on your life. Especially in busy households with work, children, hobbies and an endless stream of appointments, a large calendar gives you something to hold on to. But why do more and more people choose an extra-large format, such as a 140 x 70 cm planner?
In this article, we take you through the 10 biggest advantages of a large calendar on the wall. Practical, humane and relatable. Because planning doesn't have to be a hassle - it can actually help.
1. You see everything at a glance
A large format means: space. And space means overview. Where small calendars or digital tools force you to scroll or browse, a large wall calendar gives you insight into the whole month or even the whole year at a glance.
This not only saves time, it also brings peace of mind. You don't have to look anything up, click anything open - everything is just there. On your wall. Clear, calm and visible to everyone.
2. Planning becomes a family affair
With a big calendar, the schedule no longer hangs 'in your head' or 'on your phone', but literally in your home. This makes it much easier to coordinate appointments together.
Children can fill in their own sports and school events. Your partner immediately sees what's going on that week. And you don't have to explain everything over and over again. It becomes something joint, not something you are solely responsible for.
3. Less miscommunication in the home
"Remember that dinner we have tomorrow?" - "What dinner?"
Recognisable? Chances are the appointment was somewhere, but nobody saw it. With a large calendar that is visible to everyone, you can avoid this kind of misunderstanding. Appointments are no longer forgotten, because they simply hang on the wall.
And because everyone can watch and fill in, it feels more honest. Everyone contributes to the overview.
4. More space = more flexibility
The bigger the calendar, the more writing space you have. That means: fewer wads of text, more breathing space. You can create separate boxes for work, personal, school or sports. Or use separate lines for each family member.
Some people use magnetic icons, others write by theme with a different colour. Whatever your style - a large calendar literally offers the space to customise it completely to your life.
5. It is visual and motivating
A large calendar often hangs in a central place in the house - the kitchen wall, the hall or the corridor. And it works. Because when you walk past your schedule every day, you automatically stay with it. It becomes part of your day.
Many people also use visual elements to make it more fun: stickers, colours, tick marks on completed tasks. Children, in particular, find this motivating - which, in turn, increases engagement.
6. No distractions, no screen time
A paper or whiteboard calendar means: no app, no phone, no notifications. And that is precisely what makes it so powerful.
In a world full of screens, a physical calendar offers peace of mind. You don't have to charge anything, install anything. No distractions from other apps or messages. Just you, your family, and the week's schedule. Back to simplicity.
7. You easily combine with your digital calendar
A big calendar does not exclude digital tools at all - quite the contrary. Many people use their digital calendar for the details (such as times, addresses or participants), and their wall calendar for the overview.
You then always know what is going on, without having to look at your phone every time. For families, this is ideal: you use your app, they look on the wall. Less noise, more clarity.
8. You can plan forwards and backwards
With a large-sized year planner, you not only see what is coming up, but also what is already behind you. This is useful for reflection: what went well, what ran differently, where do we need to make room?
Especially with work, school projects or family routines, this helps enormously. You literally build overview and rhythm. And without endlessly scrolling or searching for notes.
9. You make it personal
A large calendar is not only functional, but also a piece of ambience in your home. Especially with whiteboard calendars, you can use colours, lines, small illustrations or photos to make the board completely your own.
So it becomes not only a planning tool, but also a piece of identity. It fits your style, your rhythm, your way of life. And that makes it much more fun to use.
10. You get peace of mind
This is perhaps the biggest benefit of all. A big calendar helps you literally get everything that is in your head - appointments, commitments, to-do's - out of your head and onto the wall.
That saves mental noise. You have less to remember, less to check. And that gives you space for other things. For spontaneity, for rest, for attention.
Not everything has to stay in your head. You can let it go. Your calendar stores it for you.
In conclusion: small tool, big difference
A great calendar is more than a handy tool. It is an extension of your family, your rhythm, your way of life. It helps to plan, but also to stay connected - to each other and to yourself.
Whether you choose an annual planner, a monthly calendar or a weekly planner family whiteboard: the most important thing is that it suits you. Big enough to give overview. Simple enough to be persistent.
Want to give it a try? Start with a central place in the house, a fixed routine, and give everyone a colour or rule. Within no time, you'll notice the difference.
Peace on the wall = peace in your head.
