The easiest way to personalize your latest laptop or PC purchased with Windows 11 is to apply themes. Windows now offers a few themes in the Personalization section, but you can download and apply more from the Windows Store. To start, a Windows theme is a collection of images that you can set to change automatically so you don’t get bored of seeing the same desktop wallpaper every day. The Store offers many themes, but not all of them are great. Therefore, here are some of the best Windows 11 themes that you can download for free.
- 1. Springtime Art – Best Illustration Theme
- 2. Architectural structures
- 3. Cats Everywhere – Best Animal Theme for Windows 11
- 4. Dogs in winter
- 5. Glorious Blue
- 6. National parks of the world
- 7. Street Views – Best Cityscape Theme for Windows 11
- 8. Rain in the city
- 9. Xbox Series X – Best Gaming Theme for Windows 11
- 10. Breathtaking cityscapes
1. Springtime Art – Best Illustration Theme
Springtime Art is my favorite and is, without a doubt, one of the best Windows themes you can download. It has a collection of 18 imagesAmong which the art with Japanese cherry blossoms with a shrine and Mount Fuji in the background is my favorite. If you are someone who loves spring and art and are looking for something that gives you a warm feeling, this is the Windows theme for you.
2. Architectural structures
Some man-made structures are a sight to behold, but the people who can bring out the beauty of these structures with the help of cameras are the real ambassadors. This exquisite theme contains a set of 10 wallpapers which are extremely minimalistic, colorful, and add a nice touch to your setup. Overall, these are pretty amazing images to wake up to and start your day.
3. Cats Everywhere – Best Animal Theme for Windows 11
What better way to start your day than by looking at cute furballs full of energy and joy every day? This theme consists of 10 wallpapersand I would be lying if I said that only one of them is my favorite. However, if I had to choose the best of the 10, I would choose the sleeping ginger cat, because the imagery with the reflection and the black theme is too exquisite to bat an eyelid.
4. Dogs in winter
Let’s not forget our furry friends. Dogs in Winter is a collection of 15 wallpapers of different dog breeds in winter. Some images denote the playful nature while others are incredibly warm and evoke a feeling of extreme comfort at home, making this theme perfect for snowy winters, whether you have a furry companion or not. Overall, it has some of the best images you can find and is one of the best Windows 11 themes you can download.
5. Glorious Blue
Blue has always been my favorite color, mainly because it is extremely calming, but it motivates us by reminding us of this world full of possibilities. 15 sets theme will remind you of everything from the icy blue night sky to blueberries and royal bluebirds. It’s completely free to install and is easily one of the best Windows themes you can download on Windows 11.
6. National parks of the world
For some, getting out of the house to see nature is one of the best ways to calm down and refresh your mind. Nature is beautiful, but if you don’t feel like going out, why not discover different landscapes on your Windows 11 PC? The World National Parks theme consists of 18 different wallpapers from all over the world and from places like Chile, India, Canada, New Zealand and many more.
7. Street Views – Best Cityscape Theme for Windows 11
If you like artistic architecture with different touches of color and uniformity and an overall harmonious design language, the Windows 11 Street Views theme is for you. It contains a set of 18 colorful, warm and happy 4K wallpapers. My favorite of the bunch is the street with blue structures and uneven roads.
8. Rain in the city
Summer, winter, spring, and we can’t forget the rain. The season is quite a melancholy phase for many, but for some, it’s an excuse to rekindle old memories by recreating them. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, you’ll absolutely enjoy (or feel comfortable) using this Windows 11 theme. Among the lot, I love the water on the window taken with diffused vehicle backlights and an overall greenish theme. It makes me nostalgic because one of my favorite phones in 2017, the Pixel 2 XL, came with a similar stock wallpaper.
9. Xbox Series X – Best Gaming Theme for Windows 11
If you are an Xbox fan, you will love the Xbox Series X theme on Windows 11. It offers a collection of 16 4K wallpapers and Xbox fans will love it. If I had to choose one out of all of these, I would choose the semi-top-down shot of the Series X. The green accent looks fantastic paired with the console’s black body and black background. Other wallpapers like the one with the controller and the 3D images of the inner frame and outer shell are also great wallpapers.
10. Breathtaking cityscapes
No list of wallpapers or themes is complete without a mention of the word “Cityscapes”. Some of them are breathtaking, while others are a little more laid-back and comforting. The Stunning Cityscapes theme doesn’t have many images (9), but quality trumps quantity, and it contains fantastic shots of Perth, Sydney Harbour, and Dubai, and is a real treat for the eyes. Overall, it’s one of the best Windows 11 themes you can find.
So, these are some of the best Windows 11 themes that we could find after browsing through countless themes on the Microsoft Store. Of course, your tastes may differ and there is a chance that you might not like any of the themes mentioned above. In that case, we suggest you launch the Windows Store and head over to the Windows Themes section to discover more themes.
That said, if you liked our recommendations, let us know what your favorite Windows 11 themes are in the comments section below.
