diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index c63a7cc..6eb811d 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ xset -b
 # adjust typematic delay & rate
 xset r rate 200 30
 
+xbanish &
+picom &
+hsetroot -solid "#0a0a0a"
 slstatus &
 udiskie &