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Top of an upholstered reading chair sits in front of a softly focused bookshelf of plain neutral books

About this photo

Warm, muted neutral library scene with a shallow depth of field that keeps the chair foreground clear and the bookshelf gently blurred. This calm, minimal background works perfectly for video calls, website headers and presentation backdrops.

Prompt: “virtual background of a wall of plain cloth-bound books softly out of focus behind an empty reading chair, no people” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with soft natural lighting, clean composition and no visible flaws, only lacks a wider view of the full chair.

Also searched as: bookshelf background · blurred library · neutral interior background

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this blurred bookshelf with reading chair photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Blurred Bookshelf With Reading Chair” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/blurred-bookshelf-with-reading-chair-12b61846) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “virtual background of a wall of plain cloth-bound books softly out of focus behind an empty reading chair, no people” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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