As more companies shift to remote working, there’s been a massive influx in the number of virtual meetings and teleconferences taking place. This has led companies like Zoom, FreeConferenceCall, Skype, WebEx and Google Meet to build personalization options — including customized virtual backgrounds — to give users a better video teleconference experience. Virtual backgrounds have become a necessity for meetings to provide a more work-appropriate environment or express the individual on the camera.
Whether you want to bring a smile to your coworkers’ faces or hope to make a good impression during an important teleconference, using a creative virtual background can enhance your virtual meeting presence.
If you’re looking for virtual background inspiration or ideas for your next remote meeting, look no further. We’ve put together a list of the 13 best free virtual backgrounds to better fit
Professional Backgrounds for Virtual Meetings
Most virtual meeting services come with a variety of general virtual backgrounds to choose from, but they don’t always offer the most creative options. We’ve put together a list of the best professional backgrounds for virtual meetings to help you make a good impression.
1. The Open Floor Office Plan Virtual Background
Avoid distraction and keep a clear mind with this open floor plan office space virtual background. Your own space may be cluttered, but this brightly lit, minimalist setup minimalist keeps it simple, clean, and cheery.
Source: Laura Davidson on Unsplash
2. The Boardroom Virtual Background
If you miss in-person meetings, this virtual boardroom background is the perfect backdrop for creating a “team meeting in the boardroom” vibe. Visually transport yourself and your colleagues back to the boardroom with this virtual background with a message: do good things.
Source: Damir Kopezhanov on Unsplash
3. Productivity with Plants Virtual Background
Whether you’re an indoor plant lover or just need a little greenery to brighten up your day, this simple and sunny virtual background featuring beautiful foliage is sure to boost your mood.
Source: Prudence Earl on Unsplash
4. Bookshelf Virtual Background
Avid readers and book collectors will love this professional-looking bookshelf virtual background. Fun fact: this photo was taken in an old bookstore in the city of Bilbao, Spain.
Source: Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash
5. Boating in Italy Virtual Background
One of the benefits of virtual meetings is the ability to attend from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. Join your next virtual meeting from a boat floating on picturesque turquoise water and surrounded by mountains in Lake Braies, Italy.
Source: Luca Bravo on Unsplash
Home Office Backgrounds for Virtual Meetings
If your home or office space is too cluttered and you don’t have time to tidy (or just don’t want to!), no worries. These free home office backgrounds hide the mess from your colleagues — you may get a few questions about your recent renovations, though!
6. Room with a View Virtual Background
Grab a warm beverage, your pen, and notebook, then enjoy the cozy and comfortable vibes of this beautiful “room with a view” virtual background. If your colleagues ask, the setting is the charming Charnwood, England in the UK.
Source: Rob Wingate on Unsplash
7. Warm and Inviting Outdoor Deck Virtual Background
Situate yourself on an outdoor deck to participate in your next virtual meeting. This gorgeous virtual background features a warm and inviting A-frame beach home nestled in the forest.
Source: West Elm
8. Cozy & Blue Interior Virtual Background
This interior virtual background features a homey and cozy living room space. The bright lighting and splashes of blue evoke feelings of calm and serenity, making this perfect for your next virtual meeting with your colleagues.
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash
9. Mid-Century Living Room Virtual Background
The perspective and depth of this virtual background will make it look as if you’re sitting in your own mid-century living room. Complete with gorgeous beams and neutral tones, this living room virtual background is sure to be the envy of colleagues with an eye for design.
Source: West Elm
10. Frame-Worthy Photos: Home Office Virtual Background
An eclectic assortment of colorful abstract framed photos and art is the focus of this simple but eye-catching home office virtual background.
Photo by Jonny Caspari on Unsplash
Funny Backgrounds for Virtual Meetings
We all need a reason to smile throughout the workday. Show off your sense of humor with these funny virtual backgrounds that are sure to get a chuckle out of your fellow meeting attendees.
11. Work Like a Rock Star Virtual Background
Channel your inner rock star and join one of the most popular bands from the 1970s: Queen. Sure, maybe you don’t have a musical bone in your body, but nobody needs to know that, do they?
Source: Imgur
12. The Good Place Virtual Background
Send the message that everything is fine (even if it’s not!) with this “Everything is fine” virtual meeting background from the hit show The Good Place.
Source: NBC Universal
13. The Iron Throne Virtual Background
Whether you’re hosting the teleconference or not, seat yourself upon the iron throne and play the role of the most powerful person on the call with this Game of Thrones-inspired virtual meeting background.
Source: Wallpaper Cave
Conclusion
There you have it — 13 free virtual backgrounds you can use to make your next virtual meeting a little more aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable. Tip: try to sit in a location with good lighting to ensure your background is visible and clear.
Ready to book a free video teleconference and show off your new background? Read how to get started with hosting and holding virtual meetings on FreeConferenceCall.com
