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Photos: The 42 most realistic Zoom and Teams virtual backgrounds for business meetings

By Teena Maddox February 8, 2021, 12:10 PM PST

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Mid-century living room

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Mid-century living room

Sure, comic book backgrounds are fun. But sometimes you need a low-key background for a video conference. Here are some of the best.

West Elm has made several room images with interior designers using West Elm products available. The perspective and depth will make it look as if this is your own living room. 

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Hobbit house

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Hobbit house

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

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Trevi Fountain in Rome

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Trevi Fountain in Rome

The Trevi Fountain in Rome is a favorite for many.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Maui

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Maui

Alaska Airlines has shared images for use as virtual backgrounds.

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Bold bookshelf

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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

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Bright bookshelf

Brightly colored books make for a fun backdrop.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Classic bookshelf

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Classic bookshelf

Go for Penguin classics.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Bloomscape background

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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. 

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Bloomscape

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Bloomscape

More from Bloomscape.

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West Elm cabin

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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.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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West Elm Brooklyn apartment

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West Elm Brooklyn apartment

Eclectic artwork is the theme of this Brooklyn apartment.

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Modern kitchen design

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Modern kitchen design

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

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Palm Springs via West Elm

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Palm Springs via West Elm

Palm Springs, anyone? 

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West Elm kitchen

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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

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Kitchen counter view

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

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Quirky backdrop

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Quirky backdrop

This quirky home will get attention as your background image.

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Library setting

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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.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Modern city kitchen

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Modern city kitchen

Here’s a West Elm kitchen.

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NPR background

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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

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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.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Basic bricks

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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. 

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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University plaza

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University plaza

Relax in the Chapman University plaza for your next meeting.

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Intricate background

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Go modern

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

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Bookworm

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Bookworm

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

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Be studious

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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

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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

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University common area

Hang out in this university common area.

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Library setting

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Library setting

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

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Reading alcove

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Reading alcove

Another reading alcove in a library.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Library background

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Library background

Yes, another option for a library background.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Twilight background

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Twilight background

Opt for a twilight outdoor image.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Children's book section

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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.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Leslie Knope's desk

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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.

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Industrial glam loft

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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. 

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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NYC waterfront views

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NYC waterfront views

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

SEE: Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings (TechRepublic)

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Light-filled apartment

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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)

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