Landscape paintings for the wall behind your desk, with our best sellers at the top – hand-finished textured office paintings that bring calm, focus and a great video-call backdrop to your home office or study. Made to order, with free UK delivery.
Home office wall art: paintings for the wall behind your desk
A home office or study is where you spend long hours, so the wall behind your desk deserves more than a blank space. A single landscape painting above the desk adds calm, focus and personality – and it is also the backdrop your colleagues see on every video call. Our hand-finished textured office paintings bring depth and movement to a workspace without visual clutter.
Choosing the right size for the wall behind a desk
As a guide, choose a painting about two-thirds the width of your desk. For a standard 120–140 cm desk, a landscape canvas of 90x60 cm or 100x75 cm works well; for a wider desk or a feature wall, go up to 120x90 cm or 150x100 cm. Hang the centre of the painting roughly 25–30 cm above the desk so it sits comfortably in view when you are seated.
Colours that help you focus
Soft blues, greens and neutral tones create a calm backdrop for concentration, while warm golds, oranges and bold abstracts add energy to a creative study. Horse paintings are a classic choice for an office, symbolising strength, freedom and drive. A black, gold or silver frame finishes the look – black for a modern study, gold for a classic library feel, silver for a cool, minimal workspace.
Choose a painting about two-thirds the width of your desk. For a 120–140 cm desk, a 90x60 cm or 100x75 cm landscape canvas works well; for wider desks or a feature wall, 120x90 cm or 150x100 cm.
How high should I hang art above my desk?
Hang the painting so its bottom edge sits about 20–30 cm above the desk top. This keeps it in view when you are seated and clear of monitors and lamps.
Which colours are best for a home office?
Blues, greens and soft neutrals create a calm, focused backdrop, while gold, orange and bold abstracts add energy to a creative workspace. Pick one or two colours that link to your chair, rug or desk accessories.
Is wall art good for a video call background?
Yes – a single landscape painting behind your desk gives a tidy, professional backdrop on camera. Textured paintings add depth without the glare you can get from glass-fronted prints.
Does home office wall art arrive ready to hang?
Yes. Every painting arrives ready to hang, either stretched on a wooden frame or in your chosen black, gold, silver, white or antique gold frame, with free UK delivery.
