The work boot-up sometimes feels like a total drag—it signifies another 10 hour day sitting at my desk. Sometimes updating my desktop wallpapers is all I need to feel a little less “stuck” at work.
If you have two minutes to spare, treat your tech to a little facelift. Here are my favorite gorgeous and, most importantly, free desktop wallpapers to add some style to your workspace.
Dress Up Your Desktop
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DesignLoveFest Polka Dot Wallpaper
What a happy way to start your online day! I love these playful polkadots from DesignLoveFest. Blogger/designer Bri Emery features a regular column entitled Dress Your Tech that offers cool downloads for your devices. Her designs are always spot on: feminine, modern, and hip.
Download this free wallpaper here.
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Herman Miller Geometric Wallpaper
Herman Miller, the famed furniture company offers 10 free downloadable desktops, all worthy of the modern Miller name. It’s hard to choose just one, but this feminine geometric in yellow-pink-white was my pick.
Download this free wallpaper here.
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Studio Wonder Wallpaper
The spirited young designer behind Studio Wonder delivers free desktop patterns in her Saturday posts. They often feature inspirational quotes and travel imagery. I like this one for its understated shapes and lovely message—not too busy or distracting.
Download this free wallpaper here.
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DesignLoveFest Pineapples Wallpaper
Asia Pietrzyk’s ‘Pineapples’ wallpaper is one of my all-time favorites—adorable! And while it’s perfect for summertime, I would use it year-round just to give me a little smile every time I boot up my computer.
Download this free wallpaper here.
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Repeat-X Repeat-Y Swan Wallpaper
Repeat-X Repeat-Y is a treasure trove of free wallpapers commissioned by topnotch artists and illustrators. The designs have a hipster vibe: everything from skeleton heads to these lovely little swans by Larissa Bertonasco.
Download this wallpaper for free here.
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Breanna Rose Floral Wallpaper
Breanna Rose is one of my go-to sources for pretty, inspiring wallpapers to change up the look of my desktop. This golden-hued floral is the one I am currently using for autumn.
Download this free wallpaper here.
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Love from Ginger Happy Day Wallpaper
Stationery designer and DIY maven, Rachael Smith, shares tons of great projects on her blog, Love From Ginger, in addition to a handful of free desktop patterns. Her style is marked by bright colors and whimsical characters guaranteed to brighten up your tech.
Download this wallpaper for free here.
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HDW Wallpaper
HDW is a website specializing in high definition wallpapers and while many of the offerings have a ‘stock photo’ feel, there are some nice finds like this retro design done up in earthy tones.
Download wallpaper for free here.
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Repeat-X Repeat-Y Teacups Wallpaper
For all you coffee and tea lovers out there, this simple teacup pattern by Anna Rodighiero is the perfect way to adorn your desktop. The pared-down color scheme keeps it from being too dainty and the illustrations are charming… one lump or two?
Download this wallpaper for free here.
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Valentino-Inspired Wallpaper
Valentino-inspired wallpaper… where do I sign up?! This gorgeous, pale lavender desktop is the creation of graphic designer, Sarah, at A Fine Line. Anything with the name Valentino on it that comes for FREE is a winner!
Download this wallpaper for free here.
