diff --git a/home/.xinitrc b/home/.xinitrc
index f58ced04..d0348f8c 100755
--- a/home/.xinitrc
+++ b/home/.xinitrc
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ xset dpms 3600 3700 4000
 xset r rate 400 50
 kbdrate -d 400 -r 50
 
+nitrogen --restore &
+
 # do NOT put commands below the exec lines
 case $session in
     dwm)                       exec dwm ;;