How to Paint Your Home Office for Zoom Meetings?

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With the sudden shift for many people to start working from home in 2020, Zoom meetings have become a common part of the typical workday. When you were previously working in the office, digital conferencing naturally had a professional appearance because of the office environment in the background. But it’s a different story when you are sitting at home at the kitchen table or a desk in the bedroom.

Even though other meeting participants know that everyone is working from home right now, you need to be proactive in setting the right impression during these meetings. The truth is that the wrong background in your Zoom videos will leave a bad first impression. Don’t make this mistake! Instead, look for ways to improve your NYC home office. Even a small change, such as a fresh coat of paint, can go a long way.

Paint: Eye-Catching, But Not Distracting

Sitting in front of a blank wall helps to showcase your style and set the mood for the meeting. Look for a color and wall design that will make the background as eye-catching as possible. For example, a bright accent wall can add a pop of color. Choose an on-trend color, and avoid unusual colors like neon shades.

While a bit of color is good, it’s also smart to avoid shades that are too dark. If the wall is a dark hue, such as a deep brown or black, then it will make the room look dark and unwelcoming.

Use Paint to Lighten the Room

Adding lamps and better lighting can help to brighten a room. But this added light can’t overcome poor quality paint on the walls. Certain types of interior paints can make a dark room look lighter. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should select the brightest white you can find! Bright white is beneficial for reflecting the natural light – and you won’t get this benefit if there is limited light in the room to start.

Instead, choose a warm-toned neutral color that adds a little color and personality to the room. Look for shades that aren’t based in a dark hue with black or brown undertones. Here is a list of colors that look great in Zoom calls.

Order a few peel-and-stick samples from Samplize before buying the paint!

You need to be absolutely sure you love the color before proceeding with painting. Colors on computer screen often do not exactly match real colors. Painting your room or apartment can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Spend just $30-40 to improve the chances that you will love your room and how it looks in Zoom.

Other Zoom Call Tips

High-quality paint provides the foundation for the rest of your room styling. Now that you have a good layer of paint on the walls, consider how you can spruce up the background a little more. Adding a plant and wall hangings can be the perfect touch. Simple is best – don’t overfill the wall because the clutter can be distracting on the video.

Also, consider how you are presenting yourself in the video. Take a few minutes to apply a bit of makeup, comb your hair, and put on professional work clothing. Even though you aren’t meeting in person, a little bit of effort can go a long way to create a good first impression.

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