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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bank of india paper notes

Bank Of India Paper Notes


top down view of sewing

Top Down View Of Sewing


water drops on leaf

Water Drops On Leaf


texture of old tree

Texture Of Old Tree


purple ink cloud

Purple Ink Cloud


boxes in the process of being packed

Boxes In The Process Of Being Packed


black yellow and red ink

Black Yellow And Red Ink


easter chocolate eggs

Easter Chocolate Eggs


grimey green metal door texture

Grimey Green Metal Door Texture


light and squares abstract art

Light And Squares Abstract Art


ivy vine wall

Ivy Vine Wall


bright red and yellow summer flowers

Bright Red And Yellow Summer Flowers


Vibrant Sandy Hills Curve To Meet Still Orange Water

Vibrant Sandy Hills Curve To Meet Still Orange Water


empty boxes on table

Empty Boxes On Table


wood or rock?

Wood Or Rock?


colored metal panels texture

Colored Metal Panels Texture


Landscape Of Sand Dunes With Photographer In View

Landscape Of Sand Dunes With Photographer In View


vertical wood texture

Vertical Wood Texture


sheep's wool texture

Sheep's Wool Texture


person in boots standing in leaves and water

Person In Boots Standing In Leaves And Water


pink and turquise wall with window and wire

Pink And Turquise Wall With Window And Wire


bamboo wall background

Bamboo Wall Background


close up of bubbles in a pink glass

Close Up Of Bubbles In A Pink Glass


marbling of vibrant pink and purple colors

Marbling Of Vibrant Pink And Purple Colors


bright purple ink drop on white

Bright Purple Ink Drop On White


sewing machine needle close up

Sewing Machine Needle Close Up


two different textures of sand

Two Different Textures Of Sand


Orange Sunset Over Wavy Sand Dune Landscape

Orange Sunset Over Wavy Sand Dune Landscape


wet green leaf texture

Wet Green Leaf Texture


green leaf texture close up

Green Leaf Texture Close Up


record vinyl playing music

Record Vinyl Playing Music


nail hardware pile & texture

Nail Hardware Pile & Texture


grey blue water texture

Grey Blue Water Texture


abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


sicssors cutting fabric topdown

Sicssors Cutting Fabric Topdown


yellow platforms and shapes with a white summer sign

Yellow Platforms And Shapes With A White Summer Sign


green tile wall

Green Tile Wall


evergreen branches

Evergreen Branches


windy ripples on water

Windy Ripples On Water


birch trees in winter

Birch Trees In Winter


orange vertical lines

Orange Vertical Lines


rainbow pencil crayons

Rainbow Pencil Crayons


abstract photo of red marbling into white

Abstract Photo Of Red Marbling Into White


close up coffee bean texture

Close Up Coffee Bean Texture


Waves In Vibrant Orange Sand With Small Footprints

Waves In Vibrant Orange Sand With Small Footprints


colorful fabric

Colorful Fabric


earth day written in dirt

Earth Day Written In Dirt


blue terry cloth towel

Blue Terry Cloth Towel


close up of a painted cement wall with splashes of colour

Close Up Of A Painted Cement Wall With Splashes Of Colour


colored pencils close up

Colored Pencils Close Up


office windows pattern

Office Windows Pattern


Hills Of Vibrant Orange Sand And Wavy Texture

Hills Of Vibrant Orange Sand And Wavy Texture


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


vertical sewing needle closeup

Vertical Sewing Needle Closeup


sewing studio

Sewing Studio


sewing crafts on texture

Sewing Crafts On Texture


sheep wool texture

Sheep Wool Texture


angled panel wall

Angled Panel Wall


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


egg carton foam for soundproofing studio

Egg Carton Foam For Soundproofing Studio


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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.