diff --git a/waldl b/waldl
index e58467a..7df3144 100755
--- a/waldl
+++ b/waldl
@@ -31,6 +31,9 @@ quality=large
 # atleast : least res
 atleast=1920x1080
 
+# allow the user to customize the defaults
+[ -e "$HOME/.config/waldlrc" ] && . "$HOME/.config/waldlrc"
+
 # the menu command used when no query is provided
 sh_menu () {
 	: | dmenu -p "search wallhaven:"