Why Your Home Office Deserves Better Than a Blank Wall
I'll be honest. For a long time, my home office was an afterthought. A desk, a chair, a laptop, and a wall that did absolutely nothing for me. Then I put a print up. A big one. Something I'd actually shot myself, a beach I love, and everything changed. I started looking forward to sitting down at my desk in the morning. One of my customers said it best: "Getting a view of Eastern Beach lifts my mood every time I sit down to work." That stuck with me, because I feel exactly the same.
If you work from home, you spend a lot of hours in that room. The art on your wall matters more than you think. Here's how to choose coastal prints that actually make a difference to your day.
Pick a Place That Means Something to You
Generic beach art is everywhere. You've seen it. Forgettable seascapes from nowhere in particular that could hang in a hotel corridor and no one would blink. That's not what I shoot, and it's not what most people actually want.
The prints that customers tell me they love every single day are always of a specific place. Somewhere they've holidayed, grown up near, or dream about going back to. When you look up from your screen and see a beach you actually know, it does something to your brain. It's a proper mental reset, not just decoration.
If the Surf Coast is your happy place, something like my Point Addis Art Print I is a good starting point. I shot this one from above with my drone on a clear day and it gives you that wide open feeling, all that golden scrub leading down to the water. It's been my top seller for a reason.
Size Matters More in a Home Office Than You'd Think
A small print on a big wall looks timid. In a home office you want something that commands attention without taking over. For most standard home office walls, I'd suggest going with an L (59.4x84.1cm) or XL (84.1x118.9cm). Both give you enough presence to feel the impact without eating the whole wall.
If you've got a large feature wall behind your desk and you're ready to commit, the EPIC size at 100x150cm is genuinely something. At 1.5m wide, it becomes the room. I've had customers go that size and tell me they never want to sit with their back to it.
Not sure what size works for your space? Have a look at my simple guide to choosing the right wall art size before you order.
Which Frame Works Best in a Home Office?
For a home office, I'd lean toward either a floating frame canvas or a premium shadow box frame, depending on your setup.
The floating frame canvas uses a 400gsm Hahnemuhle Daguerre museum quality stretched canvas with no glass at all. That means zero reflections, which matters a lot if you've got a window behind you or overhead lighting. The solid FSC certified timber frame comes in black, white, or oak and the whole thing is ready to hang straight out of the box.
If you want something a bit more considered, the premium shadow box frame is worth it. It uses 308gsm Hahnemuhle Rag Mount Smooth fine art paper, 11-colour giclee archival inks, and Tru Vue Museum Glass with 99% UV protection and virtually no glare. The glass floats 20mm off the print, giving it a subtle depth that looks genuinely special on a wall. Both options come with a 10-year warranty.
For a home office specifically, I'd avoid standard clear glass frames if you've got a lot of natural light coming in. Reflections are annoying when you're trying to glance up and actually enjoy the view.
Take the Coast Home (and Into Your Workday)
The whole point of having a great print in your office is that it gives you somewhere to go in your head when the day gets long. I shoot at real beaches I actually know, places along the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula, Queensland's Gold Coast, and up in Port Douglas. Every single print is a photo I took myself, not stock imagery pulled from a library.
If you're after something with a bit of energy, my Bells Beach Art Print I has that raw Surf Coast feel. If you want something a bit more open and oceanic, the Point Addis Art Print I from $89 is hard to beat for an office wall. Both ship free anywhere in Australia and are printed and dispatched from Victoria.
Have a look at the full range and find the one that makes you feel something. That's the one for your wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size wall art should I get for a home office?
For most home offices, an L (59.4x84.1cm) or XL (84.1x118.9cm) print works well. It's large enough to feel impactful without overwhelming a smaller room. If you have a dedicated study with a big feature wall, an EPIC print at 100x150cm makes a serious statement. Check the size guide for help measuring your wall before ordering.
What type of frame is best for a home office with lots of natural light?
A floating frame canvas is the best choice for a well-lit home office because it has no glass at all, so there are zero reflections or glare. If you prefer a framed print, the premium shadow box with Tru Vue Museum Glass is a strong option as it virtually eliminates reflections while protecting the print with 99% UV protection.
Does coastal wall art work in a home office or is it too casual?
Coastal photography works really well in a home office because it gives you a visual escape from the screen without being distracting. A well-framed print of a real place you love looks considered and personal, not beachy for the sake of it. The key is choosing a meaningful location and a frame that suits the room.
Can I order a large coastal print and have it shipped to my home?
Yes. Every print at Local Breaks ships free anywhere in Australia, including large and EPIC sizes. Prints are made to order, printed in Victoria, and sent directly to your door ready to hang. There's no pickup option, but free shipping is included on every order with no minimum spend.
