By Seegart Editorial Team
Working from home gives you a chance to shape a workspace around the objects and images you enjoy. Wall art is one way to give the room a more personal feel.
Start with the wall you see from your chair, the room’s lighting, and the available space. This guide offers decorating ideas rather than a promise that an artwork will improve focus, creativity, or productivity.
A piece of art can make the room feel more personal and intentional. Choose an image you enjoy seeing during the day, while keeping the workspace practical for your needs.
What to Hang Above Your Desk
The most obvious spot is right above your desk. It's the first thing you see when you sit down, and the last thing you see when you look up from your screen.
What works:
- A single statement piece: something that inspires you without distracting you. A large abstract, a landscape, a textured piece—anything that feels calm and motivating.
- A small gallery wall: 3-5 smaller pieces that reflect your personality. Think of it as visual inspiration for your workday.
- Something meaningful: a print of your favorite artist, a piece that reminds you of a trip, something that sparks joy.
What to avoid:
- More detail than you prefer: Compare busy and understated images from your working position; choose the amount of visual activity you enjoy.
- Dark, heavy pieces: they can make a small office feel even smaller.
- Anything that's too personal: family photos and kids' artwork are great, but save them for elsewhere in the home.
Our Minimalist Art Collection offers simple compositions to compare with your desk, lighting, and wall space. Whether a particular image feels distracting is personal.
Choosing Colours for Your Workspace
Start with your room’s lighting, furniture and personal preferences. These are decorating suggestions, not evidence that a particular colour improves productivity or treats eye strain:
- Blue: consider a muted blue if you like a cool palette, and compare it with your desk and wall colour.
- Green: nature-inspired greens can link the artwork visually with plants or wooden furniture.
- Yellow: a small warm accent can contrast with a quieter background if you enjoy brighter colours.
- Neutrals: compare low-contrast tones if you prefer a visually understated wall.
The Bottom Line
Choose artwork as one part of furnishing a practical workspace. Its colour and scale can complement the room, while desk layout, lighting, and comfort deserve separate attention.
Choose an image you enjoy, then check how it looks from your chair and on video calls. Treat the choice as part of making the room your own, without expecting a painting to guarantee productivity.
Explore More:
A natural starting point is the Fine Oval Line and Dark Vertical Band Wall Art, made on artist-grade linen canvas by our studio.
Want nature-inspired colour? Browse the Green Wall Art collection.
Related reading: choosing art colors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What art is best for a home office?
A low-contrast abstract, landscape or meaningful image can be a starting point. Choose according to your own preferences and how much visual detail you want near your desk.
Where should I hang art in a home office?
Place it where you can glance up from your desk — the wall in front of or beside you — at roughly eye level.
Does office art affect productivity?
A workspace’s appearance can influence how you feel about it, but this guide does not establish that buying a particular artwork improves productivity. Choose something you enjoy and keep lighting, comfort and the demands of your work in mind.