With the rise in remote work after the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever continue to spend some or all of their workdays at home. Whether you are a homeowner who needs a workspace in your house or a remote employee who calls into the office regularly, creating a dedicated area can be a smart choice. Custom wall coverings are a flexible option that accounts for both personal taste and professional function.
Digital wall coverings can help remote workers and homeowners who are struggling with uninspiring video call backgrounds by transforming the space with minimal effort. No need for cumbersome wallpaper glue or invasive remodeling! This guide provides a roadmap for creating a professional home office feature wall, including the main factors you should consider when selecting (or creating) a design.
Key Takeaways
- Home offices can benefit from a dedicated work area that separates the workspace from the restful areas of the house.
- Your video call background can make a positive or negative first impression, but that is largely under your control.
- Visual clutter and a strong identity are some of the most important factors to consider when choosing custom designs.
- Do not forget to account for glare by choosing a matte option for Zoom backgrounds.
What Your Video Call Background Says About You
Video calls differ from in-person meetings or even phone calls in important ways. The moment the call connects, the person on the other side will notice two things: how you look and where you are sitting. Your call background can play a big role in that first impression, for better or worse.
The good news is that “for better” is easier than you might think. A tidy background with smart colors that bring the room together creates a sense of composure and professionalism. If you do not have an eye for interior design, here are a few basics to help you get started.
Creating a Professional Home Office Feature Wall
Residential-grade custom wallpaper can be customized to suit your needs, regardless of your industry and the available space on your wall. If you are unsure how to start choosing a design or creating one that is customized specifically to your business, make sure to pay attention to the following:
Reducing visual clutter
One of the most jarring aspects of a background is its busyness. If you are sitting in front of a bookshelf with books askew in every direction, all with different-colored bindings partially obscured by framed pictures, fake plants, and more, your viewer might assume you are messy (and that such a quality is reflected in your work). Each of these elements might be professional on its own, but taken together, the area feels cluttered.
A Zoom-ready feature wall made of digital wall coverings can simplify your background into a consistent color or pattern. The high-fidelity color will be consistent across every pixel of the print, so you can rest assured you are putting your best foot forward.
Separating the workspace
For people who work at home, turning the workday “off” can be challenging because work happens in the same place as rest. Custom wall coverings can help to separate an area of the house reserved for business work. Because they can be customized into anything you want, you are free to select a pattern or design that truly makes the area feel separate.
Creating a distinct identity
Maybe you own your own business and need to make a powerful impression, or perhaps you have something to say to your clients subconsciously. Digital wall coverings are adjustable for just about any visual goal. Bright colors, vivid patterns, even specific business logos or images are all possible in crisp detail so that your feature wall looks like no other.
Cutting down on glare
One thing that many work-at-home employees fail to consider for their Zoom wall is glare. Even if your wall is appealing in pattern, color, texture, and lack of clutter, it can make video calls difficult if it is made from the wrong material.
Digital wall coverings can be printed on matte material, which looks great on camera and does not cast troublesome glare. This way, your background looks consistent and does not blind anyone or obscure important information in the light.
Blend Personal Style and Business Functionality with Digital Wall Coverings
Whether you work from home all the time or simply need a trustworthy space for unexpected meetings, a well-composed feature wall can serve you well when constructed with intention.
As you consider your home office makeover, partner with Tree Towns to share your vision and get help creating the custom digital wall covering that best suits your needs. Contact Tree Towns to get started!