Ever since its debut in iOS 14, a new favorite feature of iOS is the ability to customize your own home screen – whether you want to customize your app icons, incorporate widgets, and much more. There are so many iPhone, Mac, and iPad home screen ideas out there, and people are getting real creative with unique theme ideas and layouts – as you’ve probably seen on Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit. With the new updates for iOS 16, users will soon be able to customize their iPhone lock screens too!
With thousands of different themes possible, from minimal designs, to franchise-themed screens like Animal Crossing’s Nook Phone or Sailor Moon – we’ve compiled a list of the 30+ most aesthetic iOS home screen ideas to inspire your own iPhone and iPad home screen layout.
Note: To achieve some of these looks, especially the cool iOS 16 widgets, you’ll need some third party apps such as Widgetsmith, Color Widgets, and Photo Widget.
If you’re looking for some app icon sets to complete your home screen, check out our latest round-up of the most aesthetic iOS 16 app icons!
For ways to customize your Mac setup, here is a full guide on how you can make your Mac more aesthetic!
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Black & White iOS Home Screen
Available in dark mode and light mode. These sleek app icons are perfect for a minimal monochrome look.
Get the icon packs:
- Black & White App iOS Icon Multipack
- Alt: Traf’s Monochrome App Icon Pack
- Blog Post: 10+ Black & White App Icons for Your iPad and iPhone
Minimal Aesthetic iOS Home Screen Ideas
These aesthetic pastel and neutral beige home screen themes are offered in beautiful shades to fit any home screen. With both sets, whether you want to mix and match across the different color sets, or commit to one consistent color theme, these icon sets is perfectly versatile.
Want something more neutral? Go with minimal beige aesthetic icons for the perfect look.
Get the icon packs:
More colorful app icon ideas:
Sneakerhead iOS 16 Home Screen Ideas
Using custom sneaker icons, mix and match your app covers to create the sneaker wall you’ve always wanted – without paying resell. These packs include sneaker shelf wallpapers, custom widgets, and more!
Jordan Sneaker Icon Pack Available Here | Yeezy Sneaker Icon Pack Available Here
iPhone 13-Themed iOS App Icons
With a new iPhone lineup comes new iPhone colors – and now there are icon sets to match every theme! Get your iPhone 13 looking great on day one with the perfect icon theme pack to match it.
Get the iPhone 13 Pro-themed icons:
Get the iPhone 13-themed icons:
- Pink iPhone 13 iOS Icon Pack
- Blue iPhone 13 iOS Icon Pack
- PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 13 iOS Icon Pack
- Midnight iPhone 13 iOS Icon Pack
- Starlight iPhone 13 iOS Icon Pack
Colorful Modern Home Screen Layout
If you’re interested in this theme and the colorful app icons, they are available here.
Monochrome iOS 16 Home Screen
If you’re digging this theme, grab the white and black app icons that are available here.
Halloween / Fall iPhone Layouts
Looking for seasonal fall and Halloween icon packs to deck out your home screen? Check out the ideas and icon pack below, or our full roundup on aesthetic fall app icons!
Icon Pack Available:
Credits: @omgfaiza, @selena_houston, @ffiondraws, @SarahTwloha
Hand-Illustrated Aesthetic Color Themes for iPhone & iPad
If you want your iOS 16 home screen to feel a bit more artistic, using hand-illustrated icons are a great way to achieve that.
Illustrated Icon Packs Available Here
iOS 16 Neon Theme & Cyberpunk Layout Ideas
Turn your home screen into a cyberpunk dreamland with a dark neon lights theme. You can go for a more minimal neon theme with a simple background, or you can spice up your cyberpunk layout with a more intense graphic as your background.
Credits: @hughmenick, @WalterInPain, @GabeMartinez47, u/cherrycolaking4
Animal Crossing Home Screen – Nook Phone
Credits: Anime iPhone Home Screen Ideas
Studio Ghibli theme, Sailor Moon, Boku No Hero Academia, and more. Get started with some app icons here and here.
Credits: @monokecenter, @ilfyans, @hyakukisses, @_dullcet, @thechickbethany, @lilacruins
Color Palette Aesthetic Layout Ideas
If you need aesthetic color ideas and hex codes for this minimal look, check out our aesthetic color palettes.
Credits: @ryoyotsu, @nadialthomas, @iamjukie
Cloud Aesthetic iPhone Home Screen
Credit: @katesarvady
Split Colored Wallpaper Home Screen Layout
A popular layout idea for iOS 16 home screens is the use of split backgrounds. Using colorblocked wallpapers, this look separates app icon and widgets to create a clean and organized appearance.
Left image: these 3D app icons along with split wallpapers are all included in a pack available here.
macOS Big Sur Inspired Home Screen Idea
If you’re looking to match your iPhone and iPad icons to your Mac – with Apple’s upcoming macOS Big Sur, – check out Levi’s Color & White set.
Kawaii iOS Widgets & Home Screen Ideas
Credits: @edenamarosa, @nicolexsolero, @omoonbunnyo
Pastel Aesthetic iOS Layouts
Credits @markleetightass, @alyssawtm
Soft Aesthetic iOS Home Screen Layout
Credits: @akutagawasbebe, @casper_megan
Cottagecore iPhone App Icons & Layout
Credits: @new_user_needed, @izziemarcondes
Tumblr Aesthetic iOS Home Screen Ideas
Credits: @jcxx_k, @gyubaii, @Kaylasfro, @baybeepeachz
Ocean / Beach Aesthetic iPhone Layout Ideas
Credit: @deadringer123
Minimal iOS 16 Home Screens & App Icon Ideas
For custom minimal icons, check out our iOS 16 app icons pack list!
Credits: u/peamonster123, @therapagenda, u/Jawzzz24, u/darkejon
Space / Galaxy Aesthetic Home Screen Layouts
Credits: @pissgf, @cosmintrica, @clikkietylerr
Retro Pixel Art Home Screen Design
If you grew up playing games on older consoles like the SNES or even on a Gameboy, then you’ll enjoy this retro home screen. The layout brings back every ounce of nostalgia with the pixelated widget and app icon designs.
Franchise Themed iOS App Layout Ideas
Pokémon, Spongebob Squarepants, and Harry Potter franchise themes.
Credits: Lena Srun, @luigikartds, @90seditss
Gaming iPhone Home Screen Ideas
Super Mario, Minecraft, Zelda, and Fall Guys home screen theme ideas.
Credits: u/h4gy, @nikknotfound, @forestminish, @polarrr14
Among Us – iOS 16 Layout Design
With the popularity of the game “Among Us” it was hard for us not to include. You can even grab the themed icons here.
Nostalgia iOS iPhone Layout Ideas
Credits: @kyleschroeder, @olima, @wholelottajenni, @_cl0utchaser_
What home screen theme is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! If you’ve got an iOS 16 home screen you want to share, tag @gridfiti on IG and we’ll feature some of our favorites! We’re constantly updating our Pinterest with the latest and greatest home screens we find, so make sure to follow the board to keep up to date.
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