The Creative Team at West Elm HQ kicked off this trend internally, joining meetings virtually from the West Elm Holiday House, this stunning A-Frame home and more, much to the delight of everyone else on the call. We’re talking about real-life living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and more that we’ve featured right here on the Front + Main blog. That’s right, it’s a virtual background! And no offense to Zoom’s pre-set options, but we’re not talking about a generic outer space scene or a panoramic shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. While I might now have some time on my hands to make that WFH space look better IRL, I want to show you a shortcut that will get all of us to our dream homes by that 3pm meeting. I’m working from a Brooklyn apartment that hasn’t been fully moved into yet – and on frequent video chats with my stylish West Elm colleagues, it shows. I’ve learned that my video chat background is a bit lackluster, to put it lightly. That blurry, front-facing camera lens can be pretty unforgiving. Can you see my screen? Am I on mute? Is that your husband in the background? And if you’re into home design – Is that *really* what my house looks like on camera? Whether you’re a WFH pro or are just getting started, there’s a major learning curve when it comes to video conference meetings. UPDATE: Got a virtual happy hour, brunch or dinner coming up? Scroll down for our NEW happy hour and kitchen backgrounds down below!Īh, working from home.
