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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organic green plant closeup

Organic Green Plant Closeup


ventilation texture

Ventilation Texture


unique brick texture

Unique Brick Texture


geometric ceiling

Geometric Ceiling


abstract image of blue and orange lines curving

Abstract Image Of Blue And Orange Lines Curving


black and white view of abstract structure

Black And White View Of Abstract Structure


curves of modern architechture black and white

Curves Of Modern Architechture Black And White


forest tree roots on path

Forest Tree Roots On Path


ground covered by jagged rocks and boulders

Ground Covered By Jagged Rocks and Boulders


lush forest on a foggy day

Lush Forest On A Foggy Day


brown and white wood

Brown And White Wood


tall trees golden leaves

Tall Trees Golden Leaves


lush green wheat sheafs

Lush Green Wheat Sheafs


anytime sign on wall

Anytime Sign On Wall


window pattern in white building

Window Pattern In White Building


abstract triangles of red orange and blue

Abstract Triangles Of Red Orange And Blue


white coffee cup and coffee beans

White Coffee Cup And Coffee Beans


rain drops on a car

Rain Drops On A Car


large stack of firewood for winter

Large Stack Of Firewood For Winter


ant silhouette on green leaf

Ant Silhouette On Green Leaf


sewing machine knobs

Sewing Machine Knobs


autumn leaves aerial tree tops

Autumn Leaves Aerial Tree Tops


mushroom close up pile texture

Mushroom Close Up Pile Texture


textured channels in dry sand

Textured Channels In Dry Sand


range of packages in different sizes

Range Of Packages In Different Sizes


maple leaves texture moody

Maple Leaves Texture Moody


vertical pumpkin pile

Vertical Pumpkin Pile


person holding a sunflower over their face

Person Holding A Sunflower Over Their Face


person in white dress walks through a sunflower field

Person In White Dress Walks Through A Sunflower Field


table half filled with packing peanuts

Table Half Filled With Packing Peanuts


packages held in the hand

Packages Held In The Hand


two piers on frozen sea

Two Piers On Frozen Sea


flatlay of boxes on lower half of table

Flatlay Of Boxes On Lower Half Of Table


straw hut roof

Straw Hut Roof


gourds and pumpkins texture

Gourds And Pumpkins Texture


water dripping down window as condensation forms

Water Dripping Down Window As Condensation Forms


green leaves on a red brick wall

Green Leaves On A Red Brick Wall


close up on pigeon feathers

Close Up On Pigeon Feathers


close up of the pocket of lite blue jeans

Close Up of The Pocket of Lite Blue Jeans


carnival bottle game texture

Carnival Bottle Game Texture


strong cube structure in abstract art texture

Strong Cube Structure In Abstract Art Texture


blurry runner through farm field

Blurry Runner Through Farm Field


icy layers of winter shoreline

Icy Layers Of Winter Shoreline


tissue with red light

Tissue With Red Light


pine cone close up texture

Pine Cone Close Up Texture


scattered coffee beans and milk

Scattered Coffee Beans And Milk


green piece of fabric with beaver patch sewn in place

Green Piece Of Fabric With Beaver Patch Sewn In Place


red paint brush on textured background

Red Paint Brush On Textured Background


aged staples texture

Aged Staples Texture


two matching archways side by side

Two Matching Archways Side By Side


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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.