Hobbit house

Doesn’t everyone want to hang out with the Hobbits? ISA Study Abroad has shared images from several of their sites.

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Trevi Fountain in Rome

The Trevi Fountain in Rome is a favorite for many.

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Maui

Alaska Airlines has shared images for use as virtual backgrounds.

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Bold bookshelf

Put yourself in front of a credibility bookshelf with options from Penguin Random House Canada.

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Bright bookshelf

Brightly colored books make for a fun backdrop.

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Classic bookshelf

Go for Penguin classics.

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Bloomscape background

Bloomscape shared a few cool images on its Twitter feed that will make your Zoom background look lusciously green. 

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Bloomscape

More from Bloomscape.

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West Elm cabin

West Elm has a way of finding the best kitchen images. Let your co-workers think you have a dream cabin with this photo.

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West Elm Brooklyn apartment

Eclectic artwork is the theme of this Brooklyn apartment.

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Modern kitchen design

A modern kitchen design is the highlight of this West Elm scene.

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Palm Springs via West Elm

Palm Springs, anyone? 

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West Elm kitchen

If you’re looking for a perfect kitchen, this is it. 

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Kitchen counter view

The view from the counter in a West Elm designed kitchen.

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Quirky backdrop

This quirky home will get attention as your background image.

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Library setting

This is one of the most realistic backgrounds for a Zoom meeting that we’ve found. The light streaming in from the window combined with the low-key yet appealing setting is just right.

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Modern city kitchen

Here’s a West Elm kitchen.

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NPR background

This bookcase background from NPR looks authentic with just the right amount of quirk.

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A-Frame outdoor space

An A-frame space that’s ideal for a business meeting. Not that anyone will want to work.

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Basic bricks

A solid-brick background is good when you don’t want a distraction. Chapman University in Irvine, Calif. has provided a great selection of free Zoom backgrounds on their site. 

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University plaza

Relax in the Chapman University plaza for your next meeting.

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Intricate background

Opt for a detailed, yet non-specific background such as this from the Los Angeles Public Library.

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Go retro with this free Getty image

Make your co-workers think you’ve time traveled back to the 90’s with this cool image that’s one of many that Getty is giving away free.

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The Fab 5 Loft from Queer Eye

This loft was seen on Queer Eye and features West Elm pieces. And it can be your Zoom background. 

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Los Angeles Public Library

Hang out outside the Los Angeles Public Library on Flower Street. At least virtually.

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Go modern

A clean, modern look is easy with this free image from Getty.

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Bookworm

Your colleagues will think you’re a verified bookworm with this background.

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Be studious

An interesting library setting will definitely provide a nice background for your video calls. Faber Books provided free Zoom backgrounds of some of their favorite backgrounds from around the world. 

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Football field

Some meetings need to be outdoors. For those, this empty football field image will suffice.

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University common area

Hang out in this university common area.

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Library setting

Make your meeting attendees think you’re back out in public with this setting.

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Reading alcove

Another reading alcove in a library.

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Library background

Yes, another option for a library background.

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Twilight background

Opt for a twilight outdoor image.

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Children's book section

If your business involves children’s products, this image from the Westwood brand of the Los Angeles Public Library children’s book section could work.

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Leslie Knope's desk

Sure, it’s Leslie Knope’s desk from Parks and Rec. But the depth perspective is good and if you position your camera just so, you’ll look like you’re about to run the park system in Pawnee, Indiana.

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Industrial glam loft

If you’ve wanted to make your co-workers think you live in an industrial glam loft, this is your chance. 

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NYC waterfront views

This waterfront view will make it hard for your colleagues to keep their minds on work. 

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Light-filled apartment

This sunshine-filled apartment is another free Zoom background from West Elm. 

Also see

The best virtual backgrounds to use on Zoom for your next business meeting (TechRepublic)

Zoom 101: A guidebook for beginners and business pros (TechRepublic Premium)

The 54 coolest virtual backgrounds to use in Zoom meetings (TechRepublic)