6 Video Backdrops to Elevate Your Work-From-Home Time
Spruce up your next video conference call with an instant virtual design makeover
With many of us working from home to practice social distancing, video conference calls have become the new norm for connecting with others. If you’re tired of having to tidy up a messy living room or dining area to create a presentable backdrop, we’ve got six beautifully designed video backgrounds for you to use instead.
The next time you have a scheduled Zoom meeting, give your video call an instant style boost by replacing your physical backdrop. Download your favorites and impress your co-workers, friends and family. As an added bonus, you can enjoy a bit of armchair travel and maybe even be inspired to redesign your space.
The next time you have a scheduled Zoom meeting, give your video call an instant style boost by replacing your physical backdrop. Download your favorites and impress your co-workers, friends and family. As an added bonus, you can enjoy a bit of armchair travel and maybe even be inspired to redesign your space.
Photo by Marni Epstein-Mervis
Transport yourself to this bright and sunny scene in Palm Springs, California, and pretend you’re lounging poolside under swaying palm trees. This Hal Lacy-designed home renovated by Thomboy Properties features a courtyard pool surrounded by vintage outdoor furniture.
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Transport yourself to this bright and sunny scene in Palm Springs, California, and pretend you’re lounging poolside under swaying palm trees. This Hal Lacy-designed home renovated by Thomboy Properties features a courtyard pool surrounded by vintage outdoor furniture.
Download the background here
Photo by Rikki Snyder
This soothing sanctuary designed by Eve Robinson Associates is a dreamy backdrop of creamy hues and sophisticated pastels. The elegant design and fresh floral arrangements will bring a touch of spring to your screen.
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This soothing sanctuary designed by Eve Robinson Associates is a dreamy backdrop of creamy hues and sophisticated pastels. The elegant design and fresh floral arrangements will bring a touch of spring to your screen.
Download the background here
Photo by Andrew Snow
This midcentury modern living room in Canada’s Niagara wine region enjoys scenic views of a backyard vineyard of Chardonnay grapes.
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This midcentury modern living room in Canada’s Niagara wine region enjoys scenic views of a backyard vineyard of Chardonnay grapes.
Download the background here
Photo by Laura Garner
If your style leans industrial and you’re drawn to original architectural details like exposed brick, this renovated urban condo background is for you. The trendy dining room is in a 19th-century converted sewing machine factory in the hip Saint-Henri neighborhood of Montreal.
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If your style leans industrial and you’re drawn to original architectural details like exposed brick, this renovated urban condo background is for you. The trendy dining room is in a 19th-century converted sewing machine factory in the hip Saint-Henri neighborhood of Montreal.
Download the background here
Photo by Uli Kaufmann
Perk up your space with this eclectic and colorful living room scene belonging to a clothing boutique owner’s family in Frankfurt, Germany. The vintage yellow sofa is highlighted by a backdrop of windows that let in just the right amount of natural light.
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How to Change Your Background in Zoom
1. Choose from any of the above six backgrounds and right click on the green link to download the image. Click “Save Link As” to save the image to your desktop.
2. Open the Zoom app and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the Zoom app. In the left rail, navigate to “Virtual Background.”
3. Click the “+” on the right of the popup screen of “Virtual Background.”
4. Select your image from your desktop and click “Open.” Note: The logo will appear backwards to you but not to others in your Zoom meeting.
5. Impress your colleagues and friends with your redesigned interior!
Show us: If you use one of these backgrounds during your next meeting, snap a picture and upload a photo to the Comments.
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Perk up your space with this eclectic and colorful living room scene belonging to a clothing boutique owner’s family in Frankfurt, Germany. The vintage yellow sofa is highlighted by a backdrop of windows that let in just the right amount of natural light.
Download the background here
How to Change Your Background in Zoom
1. Choose from any of the above six backgrounds and right click on the green link to download the image. Click “Save Link As” to save the image to your desktop.
2. Open the Zoom app and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the Zoom app. In the left rail, navigate to “Virtual Background.”
3. Click the “+” on the right of the popup screen of “Virtual Background.”
4. Select your image from your desktop and click “Open.” Note: The logo will appear backwards to you but not to others in your Zoom meeting.
5. Impress your colleagues and friends with your redesigned interior!
Show us: If you use one of these backgrounds during your next meeting, snap a picture and upload a photo to the Comments.
More on Houzz
7 Things to Consider If You Find Yourself Working From Home
Browse home office photos
Find a home pro for your next project
Shop for home office furniture and products
This chic home office from Berlin interior design firm Antonius Schimmelbusch will lighten the mood and add instant sophistication with its pale pink accent wall and neutral furniture. Not to mention it features a budding houseplant collection.
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