diff --git a/home/common/wm.nix b/home/common/wm.nix
index 140f3bd..ae7a321 100644
--- a/home/common/wm.nix
+++ b/home/common/wm.nix
@@ -10,6 +10,22 @@ in
   config = lib.mkIf cfg.enable {
     # Common options for standalone window managers; many of these (or
     # alternatives thereof) are pulled in by desktop environments.
+    home.packages = with pkgs; [
+      qt5ct
+      qt6ct
+      swaybg
+      swayidle
+      libsForQt5.qtstyleplugin-kvantum
+      pcmanfm
+
+      # very consistent
+      (catppuccin-papirus-folders.override {accent = "mauve"; flavor = "mocha"; })
+      (pkgs.catppuccin-kvantum.override {accent = "Mauve"; variant = "Mocha"; })
+      catppuccin-cursors.mochaMauve
+
+      arc-theme
+    ];
+
     programs = {
       swaylock = {
         enable = true;
diff --git a/system/profile/base.nix b/system/profile/base.nix
index 4dc36ba..be54adf 100644
--- a/system/profile/base.nix
+++ b/system/profile/base.nix
@@ -86,6 +86,9 @@ in
         outputs.packages."${pkgs.system}".atool
       ];
 
+      # Needed for Kvantum themes to be detected
+      environment.pathsToLink = [ "/share/Kvantum" ];
+
       programs.neovim.defaultEditor = lib.mkDefault true;
 
       programs.ssh.enableAskPassword = lib.mkDefault false;