Decorating an office with inspiring posters
How do you dress an office wall, at home or at work? Posters that inspire, calm and motivate. A Brunelia selection.
Key points
- 263 posters in the Office posters collection, the 20 from this article in the table below.
- From 18,40 € in A4, up to 69,37 € in A0, 5 sizes for each poster.
- Printed in Europe on demand, free delivery from 59 €.
The table
The 20 posters at a glance
The office, a frame where your eyes come to rest
When you work from home or in a shared office, the wall in front of you becomes a silent companion. A good choice of poster changes the quality of long hours, supports concentration, or sets a mental horizon that helps you breathe between 2 tasks.
To stimulate creativity
Bold Art Deco posters, modern architecture illustrations, geometric Bauhaus compositions. Visuals that play with shapes and lines activate lateral thinking, better than a bare white wall.
To calm you during intense phases
Soft landscapes, beaches at sunset, botanical posters. When your work demands deep concentration, a calm visual helps you breathe. Conversely, avoid highly contrasted compositions that tire the eye after a few hours.
To remind you of freedom
An old travel poster (French railways, transatlantic liners, seaside resorts of the French Riviera) sets a mental horizon. It says that work leads somewhere, that vacations exist, that the world doesn’t end at the screen.
For a personal signature
The professional office remains a space of representation. A poster of your hometown, of your favorite sport, or of a theme that identifies you becomes a conversation starter during visits or video calls.
The right size for an office
A3 or A2 on the main wall, never larger. An A1 behind you on a video call makes the image feel overwhelming. A4 works for side walls or compositions of small modules.
Lighting matters as much as the poster
A poster lit by warm, indirect light looks 10 times better than one lit head-on by a cold fluorescent tube. If possible, place the poster in an area that gets natural light from the side in the middle of the day.
Our office favorite
For the wall visible on video calls, pair 2 or 3 city posters in a shared palette: Paris, Lyon, Marseille or a destination that reminds you of a trip. Compare the orientation of the images and the sizes available on each product page before choosing your frames.
Decorating an Office with Posters That Motivate Without Shouting
A well-decorated office supports focus and inspiration. Poorly decorated, it tires the eyes or pulls your attention away. A well-chosen office poster motivates without shouting, tells the story of a passion, and keeps you company through the working hours. Here is how to create a vintage office that helps you work.
Subjects that inspire in an office
Sports (cycling, surfing, tennis, skiing), Bauhaus, jazz, scenes of writers and cafés, travel from another era, philosophical quotes in old-style typography (never Pinterest-style). Avoid modern motivational prints, which quickly feel dated.
The right size for an office
A3 or A4 lined up in a series above the desk. Avoid a single large poster, which can be distracting. 3 themed A4 posters (sports, travel, city) in a row do the job.
Colors that help you concentrate
Understated tones: off-white, pearl gray, sage green, light ochre. Avoid saturated colors that strain the eyes. An accent wall in midnight blue or terracotta is possible if the room is large.
The right frame for an office
Matte black or light wood, slim 1.5 cm molding. Avoid gold and distressed wood, which belong in other rooms. The frame should be discreet so the subject can do the motivating.
Pitfalls to avoid in an office
Motivational quotes in Scandinavian-style typography (“good vibes”). Family posters (photos of children) that distract. Over-decorating that eats away at your concentration. Choose 2 or 3 well-chosen posters over 10 accumulated ones.
For office decor built around movement, browse our sports posters. You can also discover this illustration of a cyclist in a sunny landscape and choose its colors to suit your room.
For sports posters, see our sports collection.
Also on the journal: dressing the living room wall, framing a poster, 50 ideas by room.
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Frequently asked questions
You often ask us
What poster subjects work for an office?
Sports, Bauhaus, jazz, scenes of writers and cafés, travel from another era, classic philosophical quotes. Avoid modern motivational prints.
What size works for an office?
A3 or A4 lined up in a series. Avoid a single large poster, which distracts. 3 themed A4 posters in a row.
What colors work for an office?
Off-white, pearl gray, sage green, light ochre. Avoid saturated colors. An accent wall in midnight blue or terracotta is possible.
What frame works for an office?
Matte black or light wood, slim 1.5 cm molding. Avoid gold and distressed wood. The frame should be discreet.
What pitfalls should you avoid in an office?
Motivational quotes in Scandinavian-style typography. Family posters that distract. Over-decorating that eats away at your concentration.
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