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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please pick up after your dog sign

Please Pick Up After Your Dog Sign


leaves from fall trees cover a pathway

Leaves From Fall Trees Cover A Pathway


photograher standing in sunflower field

Photograher Standing In Sunflower Field


landscape dry rough rock face texture

Landscape Dry Rough Rock Face Texture


thick curly grass

Thick Curly Grass


bamboo stand with carving and color variations

Bamboo Stand With Carving And Color Variations


corn in husk at harvest

Corn In Husk At Harvest


blue and orange lines create a wavy pattern

Blue And Orange Lines Create A Wavy Pattern


detail of a cedar tree

Detail Of A Cedar Tree


calm waves rolling on the shore at twilight

Calm Waves Rolling On The Shore At Twilight


a pattern with a cement staircase

A Pattern With A Cement Staircase


seeds & pebbles

Seeds & Pebbles


boxes and packages spread out

Boxes And Packages Spread Out


fire exit park 6 feet from door

Fire Exit Park 6 Feet From Door


large leaves of a green plant overlaid

Large Leaves Of A Green Plant Overlaid


tree bark texture close up

Tree Bark Texture Close Up


water cascading over rock face

Water Cascading Over Rock Face


pinecone close up

Pinecone Close Up


old shingles

Old Shingles


aerial view of frozen pier

Aerial View Of Frozen Pier


boxes and packages on white background

Boxes and Packages On White Background


a closeup view of large jagged mountain rocks cover the ground

A Closeup view Of Large Jagged Mountain Rocks Cover The Ground


abstract image of red white and orange lines curving together

Abstract Image Of Red White And Orange Lines Curving Together


abstract arcitechture plays with light

Abstract Arcitechture Plays With Light


white daisies close up

White Daisies Close Up


muscle bed at low tide

Muscle Bed At Low Tide


mossy rooftop

Mossy Rooftop


sandscape of badlands

Sandscape Of Badlands


draped textured fabric

Draped Textured Fabric


fuzzy top of wild foliage

Fuzzy Top Of Wild Foliage


shellfish bed at low tide

Shellfish Bed At Low Tide


fanned out rupees currency

Fanned Out Rupees Currency


close up of a leaves texture with thick stem

Close Up Of A Leaves Texture With Thick Stem


dried sunflower field

Dried Sunflower Field


abstract marbled colors in pink and purple

Abstract Marbled Colors In Pink And Purple


window cleaners portrait

Window Cleaners Portrait


side of a building with no windows and a fences shadow

Side Of A Building With No Windows And A Fences Shadow


side of white building with windows and black balconies

Side Of White Building With Windows And Black Balconies


sunflower head texture close up

Sunflower Head Texture Close Up


lily petal close up

Lily Petal Close Up


window cleaners

Window Cleaners


rolling shapes of red soil in badlands

Rolling Shapes Of Red Soil In Badlands


dock out into water

Dock Out Into Water


muscles and barnacles close up

Muscles And Barnacles Close Up


cliffside by the water in italy

Cliffside By The Water In Italy


facial tissue texture

Facial Tissue Texture


drone photography of badlands ontario

Drone Photography Of Badlands Ontario


two large jars of dried lemon slices

Two Large Jars Of Dried Lemon Slices


leafy hedge spanning length of wall

Leafy Hedge Spanning Length Of Wall


dry palm tree trunk

Dry Palm Tree Trunk


rooftop growth

Rooftop Growth


close up of soft pink flower petals

Close Up Of Soft Pink Flower Petals


a jar overflowing with dried lemon slices

A Jar Overflowing With Dried Lemon Slices


dry sunflower field texture

Dry Sunflower Field Texture


pistachio nuts macro

Pistachio Nuts Macro


fall leaves create ripples in water

Fall Leaves Create Ripples In Water


black background and green leaves of a plant

Black Background And Green Leaves Of A Plant


looking up towards the sky at a grey building

Looking Up Towards The Sky At A Grey Building


sandy veins of ontario badlands

Sandy Veins Of Ontario Badlands


close up of green leafs

Close Up Of Green Leafs


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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.