Walls That Work: 25 Inspiring Offices Transformed by Custom Wallcoverings

Walls That Work: 25 Inspiring Offices Transformed by Custom Wallcoverings
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A little wallpaper can go a long way in transforming a workplace. From vibrant, nature-inspired murals that transport employees to a serene oasis—to sleek, geometric patterns that infuse a modern, sophisticated vibe—the possibilities are endless.

Looking for inspiration? Check out these custom wallpaper examples that took offices to the next level.

1. Climbing Mountains

Mountain motifs create an illusion of a bigger space—and provide a sense of calm.

Colorful landscape graphic at break room booths in the Vancouver office of Tipalti, an automated payment solution company.
Mountain photo backdrop in rock-themed room at the Sofia office of Coca Cola. (Photo: Kalin Panchev)
Serene custom wallpaper of mountain scape at the Taipei office of Roku, a company that distributes various streaming services. (Photo: Highlite Images)
Purple and pink wallpaper graphics in the Cardiff office of Roku, (Photo: Thierry Cardineau)

2. Shared Culture

Portraying a company’s journey, values, and vision can inspire teams, reminding them of the bigger picture and their role in it.

Museum-like room at the Dongtan office of STRADVISION, a company that enables vehicles to detect and perceive environments in real-time. (Photo: Donggyu Kim)
Dark space-themed wallpaper for a corridor at Harwell Spec Suites in Harwell, England. (Photo: Phil Hutchinson)
Abstract, geometric world map in the Costa Mesa lobby of 5.11, an American apparel brand of outdoor clothing for military, law enforcement and public safety. (Photo: RMA Architectural Photography)
Bold red wallpaper with icon and text in the conference room of Gruppo Maggioli in Rome. (Photo: Giulio Riotta)
Colorful phone room wallpaper at the Cairo office of Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company. (Photo: Nour ElRefai)
Colorful wallpaper with custom corporate graphics on kitchenette wall at the Sao Paulo office of LP+A Arquitetura. (Photo: Maurício Moreno)

3. In Full Color

Vibrant colors can increase focus, helping employees feel productive and creative.

Colorful booth graphics at the Sydney office of Okta, an identity and access management company. (Photo: Andrew Loiterton)
Bold and colorful wallpaper in office common area at the Red Bull Mexico City location. (Photo: Arely Medina)
Blue and white illustrations on large conference room walls at the Singapore office of Decathlon. (Photo: Kelvin Cuff)
Abstract wallpaper in airport-style cafe at the Atlanta location of Greystar, an international real estate developer and manager. (Photo: Brian Gassel)
Colorful hand painted mural style wallpaper in breakroom at the Proctor and Gamble office in Lima, Peru.

4. Going Retro

A retro aesthetic creates a connection to the past, and provides an authentic and immersive experience.

Vibrant, geometric shapes on custom conference room wallpaper for the Bangkok office of Bearhouse & Sunsu, a nationally recognized milk tea shop in Thailand. (Photo: Kan Kankavee)
Miami Vice inspired graphic of convertible and palm trees on white wall at the OLX Group office in Poznan. (Photo: W środku)
Retro, 70s inspired patterned wallpaper in kitchenette of the Subway office in Miami, FL. (Photo: Eileen M Escarda)
Retro, 70s inspired patterned wallpaper in kitchenette of the Subway office in Miami, FL. (Photo: Eileen M Escarda)
Wall with framed artwork bleeding into wall and ceiling at the Chicago office of Sinch, a service company which powers messaging, voice, and email communications. (Photo: Brandon Stengel | Farm Kid Studios)

5. Draw interest

Illustrations can add personality and create an emotional connection to the space.

Wallpaper with botanical illustrations in seating area of Great Oaks Workplace in Charleston. (Photo: Garey Gomez)
Wallpaper with custom graphics spanning entire office wall at the Detroit, MI office of LinkedIn, a business and employment-focused social media platform. (Photo: Justin Maconochie)
Custom wallpaper with location themed art at the Chicago office of Sinch, a service company which powers messaging, voice, and email communications. (Photo: Brandon Stengel | Farm Kid Studios)
Orange and green vintage map-themed wallpaper in workplace corridor at the Great Oaks Workplace in Charleston. (Photo: Garey Gomez)
Colorful vinyl graphics on concrete wall at the PWC Service Delivery Center in Poland. (Photo: W środku)

Summary

In the end, custom wallcoverings are not just about covering blank walls. Bold design choices help boost morale, foster creativity, and ignite a sense of pride and belonging among the team.

Need more ideas?

Let’s chat. We’ve helped create branded walls for a variety of workplaces, and would love to hear about your brand and space challenges, even if you’re not sure what the next step is. Contact us at hello@tinkeringmonkey.com

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