diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 2dac6ce..8b4e878 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ map alt+>, no_op
 map alt+< no_op
 allow_remote_control yes
 listen_on unix:@mykitty
+background_opacity 0.5
+background_blur 1
 
 enabled_layouts splits