Texture Background Images

Whether it’s the soft, whimsical pattern of pink clouds or rough, rugged feel of grey concrete slabs - texture can severely alter an audience’s perception of an image, web page or advertisement.

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abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


metal floor loading dock texture

Metal Floor Loading Dock Texture


turquoise brick wall with wires

Turquoise Brick Wall With Wires


run down building doors and windows

Run Down Building Doors And Windows


maroon sofa texture background

Maroon Sofa Texture Background


illuminated paint brush on orange

Illuminated Paint Brush On Orange


abstract photo of red marbling into white

Abstract Photo Of Red Marbling Into White


small wavy water texture

Small Wavy Water Texture


person using sewing machine

Person Using Sewing Machine


angled beams of steel bridge

Angled Beams Of Steel Bridge


colored tile design

Colored Tile Design


nails for building

Nails For Building


close up of a painted cement wall with splashes of colour

Close Up Of A Painted Cement Wall With Splashes Of Colour


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


Waves In Vibrant Orange Sand With Small Footprints

Waves In Vibrant Orange Sand With Small Footprints


white sign says summer against a yellow curved wall

White Sign Says Summer Against A Yellow Curved Wall


sheep's wool close up

Sheep's Wool Close Up


black and white knotted wood

Black And White Knotted Wood


water texture of waves

Water Texture Of Waves


autumn leaves on tree canopy

Autumn Leaves On Tree Canopy


Hills Of Vibrant Orange Sand And Wavy Texture

Hills Of Vibrant Orange Sand And Wavy Texture


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


grimey red metal door texture

Grimey Red Metal Door Texture


red white and blue marbling abstract view

Red White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


rainbow of pencils

Rainbow Of Pencils


persons in blue jeans lays their hands on their thighs

Persons In Blue Jeans Lays Their Hands On Their Thighs


sandy beach and person oceanside

Sandy Beach And Person Oceanside


abstract image of a ceiling with metal lines

Abstract Image Of A Ceiling With Metal Lines


circular hay bail texture

Circular Hay Bail Texture


glowing under water plant texture

Glowing Under Water Plant Texture


white tile corner texture

White Tile Corner Texture


coffee written with beans

Coffee Written With Beans


black and yellow ink streams upwards

Black And Yellow Ink Streams Upwards


purple and white marbling abstract view

Purple And White Marbling Abstract View


Rolling Orange Sand With Scattered Shrubs

Rolling Orange Sand With Scattered Shrubs


pink and red marbling abstract view

Pink And Red Marbling Abstract View


raw cacao beans

Raw Cacao Beans


black and yellow ink with red drop

Black And Yellow Ink With Red Drop


glass jar full of dried lemons

Glass Jar Full Of Dried Lemons


waves moving through the ocean at dusk

Waves Moving Through The Ocean At Dusk


earth written in dirt

Earth Written In Dirt


decorative brickwork

Decorative Brickwork


vinyl record close up

Vinyl Record Close Up


boxes and packages arranged on background

Boxes And Packages Arranged On Background


a person swimming lanes in outdoor pool by tall trees

A Person Swimming Lanes In Outdoor Pool By Tall Trees


a flatlay of packages on white table

A Flatlay Of Packages On White Table


natures defence

Natures Defence


soft pink flower petals against white

Soft Pink Flower Petals Against White


aerial photo of an outdoor ice rink with a single person on it

Aerial Photo Of An Outdoor Ice Rink With A Single Person On It


close up of two red cylinders on a reflective surface

Close Up Of Two Red Cylinders On A Reflective Surface


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Wood, metal, concrete - browse free, high resolution texture images for designers

In using textured backgrounds in your project - you’ll want to be mindful of what emotions and aesthetics are associated with the texture you’re using and what you want to communicate through your imagery. More natural textures, such the rippled surface of a birch tree or the seamless feel of thin beach sand can have a calming effect on the viewer. At the same time - certain artistically minded textures like smooth canvas and wet oil paints can inspire creativity. Other textures have a more industrial aesthetic and help to give the audience a sense of ruggedness. These textures can include polished leather, glass, concrete, crumpled paper and metal.

Visual Textures and Tactile Textures

There’s also a distinction to be made between visual texture and tactile texture. Tactile textures like wood, metal, sand, glass, canvas or leather contain physical textures that are differentiated by touch. Use of these textures can affect the smoothness being portrayed in an image and the feeling that the image conveys. For example, a smooth, seamless surface like canvas can be visually restful while a more rough surface like a jagged cliff can give a more active feel to the image.

Visual textures work a bit differently. These are textures that either create the illusion of having a physical texture (such as a 3d rendered image) or don’t have a physical texture that can be perceived by the human sense of touch (such as clouds or smoke).

Using Textures in Design

When used in marketing and design - textured images can portray a number of emotions and aesthetics that help to build a character for your project. For example, if you’re looking to portray your subject as being more environmentally oriented - natural textures like grass, tree bark, and wood might be best to use.

If you’re looking to give your subject a more sleek, futuristic feel - think smooth chrome or glossy plastic. Feel free to experiment with artificial textures and rendered 3d graphics if you wanted - more abstract textures can give your products a sense of creativity.

Maybe you want a vintage feel for your designs - try more muted textures like ripped denim or washed-out fabric. Using a subtle texture in the background of a design is a great way to add character and bring your designs to life.