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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striations in wood

Striations In Wood


white tile corner texture

White Tile Corner Texture


coffee written with beans

Coffee Written With Beans


hands grip a thick wool blanket

Hands Grip A Thick Wool Blanket


black and yellow ink streams upwards

Black And Yellow Ink Streams Upwards


boxes and packages arranged on background

Boxes And Packages Arranged On Background


earth written in dirt

Earth Written In Dirt


black and yellow ink with red drop

Black And Yellow Ink With Red Drop


smooth surface with droplets of water

Smooth Surface With Droplets of Water


raw cacao beans

Raw Cacao Beans


decorative brickwork

Decorative Brickwork


close up of water droplets on smooth surface

Close Up Of Water Droplets On Smooth Surface


jelly beans pile

Jelly Beans Pile


a flatlay of packages on white table

A Flatlay Of Packages On White Table


vinyl record close up

Vinyl Record Close Up


bright green plant closeup

Bright Green Plant Closeup


silver and holiday horn

Silver And Holiday Horn


natures defence

Natures Defence


strands of light and color

Strands Of Light And Color


coffee spelled in beans

Coffee Spelled In Beans


pine tree texture

Pine Tree Texture


cube structure abstract architecture

Cube Structure Abstract Architecture


modern architecture patterns

Modern Architecture Patterns


mountain trees green texture

Mountain Trees Green Texture


look up to the exterior of a carved building

Look Up To The Exterior Of A Carved Building


rolling hills and textures of red soil

Rolling Hills And Textures Of Red Soil


brick cement wall

Brick Cement Wall


single window in large brick wall

Single Window In Large Brick Wall


person in boots stand on crunchy fall leaves

Person In Boots Stand On Crunchy Fall Leaves


sewing machine needle angle view

Sewing Machine Needle Angle View


pink brick wall back alley wood pile

Pink Brick Wall Back Alley Wood Pile


wasp nest texture

Wasp Nest Texture


side of an angled building with balconies

Side Of An Angled Building With Balconies


wall of succulents

Wall Of Succulents


glass blocks texture

Glass Blocks Texture


cloudy blue sky through bright green leaves

Cloudy Blue Sky Through Bright Green Leaves


thai temple rooftop

Thai Temple Rooftop


close up of wood

Close Up Of Wood


rain drops on metal

Rain Drops On Metal


black and yellow ink cloud

Black And Yellow Ink Cloud


guinea pig fur close up

Guinea Pig Fur Close Up


jade face roller on a white cloth

Jade Face Roller On A White Cloth


light sneaks through cube structures in abstract art

Light Sneaks Through Cube Structures In Abstract Art


different sized boxes on white background

Different Sized Boxes On White Background


packing materials piled up on floor

Packing Materials Piled Up On Floor


angled tree branches and green leaves

Angled Tree Branches And Green Leaves


abstract white marble and a ladder

Abstract White Marble And A Ladder


sesame seeds on challah bread texture

Sesame Seeds On Challah Bread Texture


up close stone

Up Close Stone


stacked fire wood in pattern

Stacked Fire Wood In Pattern


desert plant with spikes

Desert Plant With Spikes


light and cubes modern abstract structure

Light And Cubes Modern Abstract Structure


hands reach high in a sunflower field

Hands Reach High In A Sunflower Field


sweet potato pile

Sweet Potato Pile


outdoor swimming pool with tall trees behind it

Outdoor Swimming Pool With Tall Trees Behind It


chopped wood pile close up

Chopped Wood Pile Close Up


grimey green garage door

Grimey Green Garage Door


portrait of boxes and packages

Portrait Of Boxes And Packages


icy tree branches

Icy Tree Branches


yellow and blue patterned paper background

Yellow And Blue Patterned Paper Background


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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.