A Breeze Of Inspiration In September (2025 Wallpapers Edition)

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Could there be a better way to welcome the new month than with a new collection of desktop wallpapers? We’ve got some eye-catching designs to make your September just a bit more colorful. Enjoy!

September is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for some new wallpapers! For more than 14 years already, our monthly wallpapers series has been the perfect occasion for artists and designers to challenge their creative skills and take on a little just-for-fun project — telling the stories they want to tell, using their favorite tools. This always makes for a unique and inspiring collection of wallpapers month after month, and, of course, this September is no exception.

In this post, you’ll find desktop wallpapers for September 2025, created with love by the community for the community. As a bonus, we’ve also added some oldies but goodies from our archives to the collection, so maybe you’ll spot one of your almost-forgotten favorites in here, too? A huge thank-you to everyone who shared their artworks with us this month — this post wouldn’t exist without your creativity and support!

By the way, if you’d like to get featured in one of our upcoming wallpapers editions, please don’t hesitate to submit your design. We are always looking for creative talent and can’t wait to see your story come to life!

  • You can click on every image to see a larger preview.
  • We respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.

21st Night Of September

“On the 21st night of September, the world danced in perfect harmony. Earth, Wind & Fire set the tone and now it’s your turn to keep the rhythm alive.” — Designed by Ginger IT Solutions from Serbia.

21st Night Of September

Who

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Who

Skating Through Chocolate Milk Day

“Celebrate Chocolate Milk Day with a perfect blend of fun and flavor. From smooth sips to smooth rides, it’s all about enjoying the simple moments that make the day unforgettable.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Skating Through Chocolate Milk Day!

Mood

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Mood

Funny Cats

“Cats are beautiful animals. They’re quiet, clean, and warm. They’re funny and can become an endless source of love and entertainment. Here for the cats!” — Designed by UrbanUI from India.

Funny Cats

Pigman And Robin

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Pigman And Robin

Autumn Rains

“This autumn, we expect to see a lot of rainy days and blues, so we wanted to change the paradigm and wish a warm welcome to the new season. After all, if you come to think of it: rain is not so bad if you have an umbrella and a raincoat. Come autumn, we welcome you!” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Autumn Rains

Terrazzo

“With the end of summer and fall coming soon, I created this terrazzo pattern wallpaper to brighten up your desktop. Enjoy the month!” — Designed by Melissa Bogemans from Belgium.

Terrazzo

Summer Ending

“As summer comes to an end, all the creatures pull back to their hiding places, searching for warmth within themselves and dreaming of neverending adventures under the tinted sky of closing dog days.” — Designed by Ana Masnikosa from Belgrade, Serbia.

Summer Ending

Cacti Everywhere

“Seasons come and go, but our brave cactuses still stand. Summer is almost over and autumn is coming, but the beloved plants don’t care.” — Designed by Lívia Lénárt from Hungary.

Cacti Everywhere

Flower Soul

“The earth has music for those who listen. Take a break and relax and while you drive out the stress, catch a glimpse of the beautiful nature around you. Can you hear the rhythm of the breeze blowing, the flowers singing, and the butterflies fluttering to cheer you up? We dedicate flowers which symbolize happiness and love to one and all.” — Designed by Krishnankutty from India.

Flower Soul

Stay Or Leave?

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Stay Or Leave?

Rainy Flowers

Designed by Teodora Vasileva from Bulgaria.

Rainy Flowers

Listen Closer… The Mushrooms Are Growing

“It’s this time of the year when children go to school and grown-ups go to collect mushrooms.” — Designed by Igor Izhik from Canada.

Listen Closer… The Mushrooms Are Growing…

Weekend Relax

Designed by Robert from the United States.

Weekend Relax

Hungry

Designed by Elise Vanoorbeek from Belgium.

Hungry

National Video Games Day Delight

“September 12th brings us National Video Games Day. US-based video game players love this day and celebrate with huge gaming tournaments. What was once a 2D experience in the home is now a global phenomenon with players playing against each other across statelines and national borders via the internet. National Video Games Day gives gamers the perfect chance to celebrate and socialize! So grab your controller, join online, and let the games begin!” — Designed by Ever Increasing Circles from the United Kingdom.

National Video Games Day Delight

More Bananas

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

More Bananas

National Elephant Appreciation Day

“Today, we celebrate these magnificent creatures who play such a vital role in our ecosystems and cultures. Elephants are symbols of wisdom, strength, and loyalty. Their social bonds are strong, and their playful nature, especially in the young ones, reminds us of the importance of joy and connection in our lives.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

National Elephant Appreciation Day

Long Live Summer

“While September’s Autumnal Equinox technically signifies the end of the summer season, this wallpaper is for all those summer lovers, like me, who don’t want the sunshine, warm weather, and lazy days to end.” — Designed by Vicki Grunewald from Washington.

Long Live Summer

Bear Time

Designed by Bojana Stojanovic from Serbia.

Bear Time

Still In Vacation Mood

“It’s officially the end of summer and I’m still in vacation mood, dreaming about all the amazing places I’ve seen. This illustration is inspired by a small town in France, on the Atlantic coast, right by the beach.” — Designed by Miruna Sfia from Romania.

Still In Vacation Mood

Maryland Pride

“As summer comes to a close, so does the end of blue crab season in Maryland. Blue crabs have been a regional delicacy since the 1700s and have become Maryland’s most valuable fishing industry, adding millions of dollars to the Maryland economy each year. The blue crab has contributed so much to the state’s regional culture and economy, in 1989 it was named the State Crustacean, cementing its importance in Maryland history.” — Designed by The Hannon Group from Washington DC.

Maryland Pride

Summer In Costa Rica

“We continue in tropical climates. In this case, we travel to Costa Rica to observe the Arenal volcano from the lake while we use a kayak.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.

Summer In Costa Rica

Wine Harvest Season

“Welcome to the wine harvest season in Serbia. It’s September, and the hazy sunshine bathes the vines on the slopes of Fruška Gora. Everything is ready for the making of Bermet, the most famous wine from Serbia. This spiced wine was a favorite of the Austro-Hungarian elite and was served even on the Titanic. Bermet’s recipe is a closely guarded secret, and the wine is produced by just a handful of families in the town of Sremski Karlovci, near Novi Sad. On the other side of Novi Sad, plains of corn and sunflower fields blend in with the horizon, catching the last warm sun rays of this year.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Wine Harvest Season

Office

“Clean, minimalistic office for a productive day.” — Designed by Antun Hiršman from Croatia.

Office

Colors Of September

“I love September. Its colors and smells.” — Designed by Juliagav from Ukraine.

colors of September

Never Stop Exploring

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Never Stop Exploring

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