6 Video Background Images to Elevate Your Work-From-Home Time
Spruce up your next video conference call with an instant – and free – 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 have 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 favourites (or use all six) and impress your co-workers, friends and family. As an added bonus, you can enjoy a bit of armchair travel and may even be inspired to redesign your surroundings.
The next time you have a scheduled Zoom meeting, give your video call an instant style boost by replacing your physical backdrop. Download your favourites (or use all six) and impress your co-workers, friends and family. As an added bonus, you can enjoy a bit of armchair travel and may even be inspired to redesign your surroundings.
Image by Lisa Atkinson
Relax into a backdrop from this home in Deepdene, Victoria. Its warm timber tones, minimalist styling and oversize statement art, which the owners commissioned in the NT, make for a comfort-driven living room and well-curated retreat.
Relax into a backdrop from this home in Deepdene, Victoria. Its warm timber tones, minimalist styling and oversize statement art, which the owners commissioned in the NT, make for a comfort-driven living room and well-curated retreat.
Image by Lisa Atkinson
Transport yourself to this tranquil poolside scene in Deepdene, Victoria. Sunshine, a pool, plants – what more could you want? A cool beverage, perhaps. We should warn you though, you may never want to leave this virtual resort-style location. Ah, the serenity.
Transport yourself to this tranquil poolside scene in Deepdene, Victoria. Sunshine, a pool, plants – what more could you want? A cool beverage, perhaps. We should warn you though, you may never want to leave this virtual resort-style location. Ah, the serenity.
Image by Lisa Atkinson
Channel artistic appeal with this image of paper art, which graces the walls of this 1940s home in Hawthorn, Victoria. In fact, we wouldn’t mind framing this piece and using it as a real backdrop for our own space.
Channel artistic appeal with this image of paper art, which graces the walls of this 1940s home in Hawthorn, Victoria. In fact, we wouldn’t mind framing this piece and using it as a real backdrop for our own space.
Image by Lisa Atkinson
Find yourself in a black-and-white scheme that channels contemporary-glam vibes with this kitchen in Hawthorn, Victoria by The Kitchen Place. Your friends and family may be fooled into thinking you’ve recently renovated your home – and to great effect!
Find yourself in a black-and-white scheme that channels contemporary-glam vibes with this kitchen in Hawthorn, Victoria by The Kitchen Place. Your friends and family may be fooled into thinking you’ve recently renovated your home – and to great effect!
Image by Lisa Atkinson
Calling all plant lovers. This backdrop exudes style with its lush indoor greenery, framed art, well-considered joinery and vignettes. This recently renovated house is home to interior designer Sophie Kost of My Beautiful Abode, which explains the high calibre of styling and detailing.
How to change your background in Zoom
Your turn
If you use one of these backgrounds during your next online meeting, snap a picture and upload a photo to the Comments below. And remember to save the images to an Ideabook, like this story and join the conversation.
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Calling all plant lovers. This backdrop exudes style with its lush indoor greenery, framed art, well-considered joinery and vignettes. This recently renovated house is home to interior designer Sophie Kost of My Beautiful Abode, which explains the high calibre of styling and detailing.
How to change your background in Zoom
- 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.
- 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’.
- Click the ‘+’ on the right of the pop-up screen of ‘Virtual Background’.
- 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 or call.
- Impress your colleagues and friends with your redesigned interior!
Your turn
If you use one of these backgrounds during your next online meeting, snap a picture and upload a photo to the Comments below. And remember to save the images to an Ideabook, like this story and join the conversation.
More
Need more advice on how to work from home in style? Don’t miss 7 Things to Consider if You Find Yourself Working From Home
This vibrant yet pared-back space nails both a welcoming and professional note. Styled in the home of florist Jodie McGregor in Drummoyne, NSW, the sophisticated decor is sure to impress clients, colleagues and friends alike.