Before and After: An Office Upgrade
An office feels like every other office — until it doesn't. How a tailored artwork turned a generic company lobby into a first impression nobody forgets.
A young technology company moved into a beautiful new office — but the lobby, the first point every client, candidate and investor sees, was grey and without identity. “It looks like any company's lobby,” they told us. And that was exactly the problem.
Before
- A bare reception wall with only a small logo.
- Cold lighting and a generic corporate feel.
- Zero statement about who the company is and what sets it apart.
After
We created a large horizontal-format work in the brand's tones, weaving geometric motifs that hint at motion and innovation — without turning into an “advertising wall”. It was made to the reception wall's exact dimensions and previewed on it in advance, so management approved with full confidence.
- A first impression of a company with vision and taste, right from the door.
- A wall that became the photographed backdrop of every meeting and every hiring post.
- A sense of pride and belonging among the employees themselves.
The lobby is the company's first handshake. It had better be unforgettable.
Upgrading one wall cost less than a single piece of office furniture — and became a brand asset that works on everyone who walks through the door. In a world where first impressions are set in seconds, art in the office is not a luxury but a business tool.
Questions & answers — Commercial spaces
How do you upgrade an office lobby with an artwork?
A large work in the brand's tones on the reception wall turns a generic lobby into an unforgettable first impression. On walll.art you see a preview on the wall before ordering.
How much does an artwork for an office cost?
Budgets start at ₪1,500 — usually less than a single piece of office furniture — and cover the original artwork only; gallery-quality printing, framing and shipping are priced separately.
Does art in the office improve the first impression?
Greatly. The lobby is the company's “first handshake”, and a distinctive work signals vision, taste and confidence right from the door.
What size artwork suits a reception wall?
Usually a large format matched to the reception wall's width. The true-scale preview lets you approve the exact size in advance.
Can the work use the company's brand colors?
Yes. Describe the brand palette and style, and artists create an original work that fits the branding.
How long does it take to upgrade an office with art?
A short open call for proposals, followed by production and shipping — usually a few weeks.
Is this suitable for a startup or a technology company?
Very much so. The right work signals innovation and taste, and sets the company apart from “yet another startup lobby”.
Is AI art suitable for an office?
Yes. AI artists and digital creators produce original works tailored to the space and the brand.
Does an art wall help with recruiting?
An impressive wall strengthens the employer brand, and often becomes the photographed backdrop of hiring and culture posts.
How does office art compare with furniture on cost?
Upgrading one wall usually costs less than a single piece of office furniture, yet creates a branding effect that works on everyone who enters.
