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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close up of jean fabric

Close Up of Jean Fabric


textured channels in dry sand

Textured Channels In Dry Sand


two different textures of sand

Two Different Textures Of Sand


abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


marbling of vibrant pink and purple colors

Marbling Of Vibrant Pink And Purple Colors


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


abstract image of lime green and pink marbling

Abstract Image Of Lime Green And Pink Marbling


abstract photo of red marbling into white

Abstract Photo Of Red Marbling Into White


pink and red marbling abstract view

Pink And Red Marbling Abstract View


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


red white and blue marbling abstract view

Red White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


purple and red marbling abstract view

Purple And Red Marbling Abstract View


purple and white marbling abstract view

Purple And White Marbling Abstract View


abstract image of a blue clouds surrounded by white

Abstract Image Of A Blue Clouds Surrounded By White


abstract image of blue white marbling

Abstract Image Of Blue White Marbling


flatlay of jade face roller laying on a grey stone

Flatlay Of Jade Face Roller Laying On A Grey Stone


jade face roller on a white cloth

Jade Face Roller On A White Cloth


abstract marbled colors in pink and purple

Abstract Marbled Colors In Pink And Purple


close up of a worn barn exterior

Close Up Of A Worn Barn Exterior


grey worn wood bends separating in the middle

Grey Worn Wood Bends Separating In The Middle


texture of brown hay and other grasses

Texture Of Brown Hay And Other Grasses


worn wood texture close up

Worn Wood Texture Close Up


glass jar full of dried lemons

Glass Jar Full Of Dried Lemons


a jar overflowing with dried lemon slices

A Jar Overflowing With Dried Lemon Slices


two large jars of dried lemon slices

Two Large Jars Of Dried Lemon Slices


fresh rainfall on green leaves

Fresh Rainfall On Green Leaves


long exposure on a moving escalator

Long Exposure On A Moving Escalator


photo of black and pink shapes

Photo Of Black And Pink Shapes


persons in blue jeans lays their hands on their thighs

Persons In Blue Jeans Lays Their Hands On Their Thighs


close up of a sliced orange

Close Up Of A Sliced Orange


wet window with a tall building out of focus

Wet Window With A Tall Building Out Of Focus


varied colorful locks on a fence

Varied Colorful Locks On A Fence


close up of variety of padlocks

Close Up Of Variety Of Padlocks


abstract yellow light through wet glass

Abstract Yellow Light Through Wet Glass


close up of two red cylinders on a reflective surface

Close Up Of Two Red Cylinders On A Reflective Surface


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


wet pavement reflects a building and city night lights

Wet Pavement Reflects A Building And City Night Lights


a person swimming lanes in outdoor pool by tall trees

A Person Swimming Lanes In Outdoor Pool By Tall Trees


blue wavy water of a swimming pool

Blue Wavy Water Of A Swimming Pool


outdoor swimming pool with tall trees behind it

Outdoor Swimming Pool With Tall Trees Behind It


wavy water creating pattern in swimming pool

Wavy Water Creating Pattern In Swimming Pool


hands grip a thick wool blanket

Hands Grip A Thick Wool Blanket


blue terry cloth towel

Blue Terry Cloth Towel


curved metal and glass window

Curved Metal And Glass Window


texture of a green leaf very close up

Texture Of A Green Leaf Very Close Up


person in boots standing in leaves and water

Person In Boots Standing In Leaves And Water


leaves from fall trees cover a pathway

Leaves From Fall Trees Cover A Pathway


person in boots stand on crunchy fall leaves

Person In Boots Stand On Crunchy Fall Leaves


close up wet fall leaves on the forest floor

Close Up Wet Fall Leaves On The Forest Floor


brown tree branches and abstract leaves

Brown Tree Branches And Abstract Leaves


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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.