If you work from home, your office wall is the one you look at most during the day, and often the one your colleagues see on every video call. The right art can help you focus, set a professional backdrop and make long days feel better. Here is how to choose it.
Behind the desk: your video call backdrop
The wall behind you is what everyone sees on camera. One calm, well-framed piece looks considered and professional. Avoid busy patterns that distract on a small screen. Hang it so the centre sits just above your head height when seated, so it frames you rather than hiding behind you.
In front of the desk: what you look at
The wall you face while working matters for focus. Choose something that gives your eyes a place to rest between tasks: a horizon, a soft abstract or a quiet architectural photograph.
Art that supports focus
- Grounded, strong forms: our Resolve collection was made for the desk you build things at, with pieces such as Monolith, Discipline and Ascent.
- Architecture and order: Structure brings calm geometry, like Stone Steps and Colonnade.
- Distance and calm: a horizon from Horizon gives the eye a long view.
Colours for an office
Deep, grounded tones such as charcoal, graphite and stone feel focused and serious. Blues support concentration. Warm neutrals keep the room inviting. Avoid very busy, high-contrast colour behind a screen.
Sizes for home offices
- Behind a desk: 18 × 24 or 24 × 32 in.
- Small study or box room: one 18 × 24 in piece, or a pair of 12 × 16 in.
- Large office wall: a 30 × 40 in statement.
Frames for offices
Black wood adds structure and a modern, professional edge. Light wood keeps a home office feeling warm and personal.
Frequently asked questions
What art is good for a home office?
Calm, grounded pieces: strong abstracts, architectural photography and landscapes. They support focus and look good on camera.
Where should I hang art for Zoom calls?
On the wall behind your chair, centred slightly above your head when seated.
What colours help concentration?
Blues, greys and deep neutrals tend to feel calm and focused.
