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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different sized boxes on white background

Different Sized Boxes On White Background


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


Orange Sunset Over Wavy Sand Dune Landscape

Orange Sunset Over Wavy Sand Dune Landscape


white sign says summer against a yellow curved wall

White Sign Says Summer Against A Yellow Curved Wall


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


packing materials piled up on floor

Packing Materials Piled Up On Floor


chopped wood pile close up

Chopped Wood Pile Close Up


thai temple rooftop

Thai Temple Rooftop


up close stone

Up Close Stone


persons in blue jeans lays their hands on their thighs

Persons In Blue Jeans Lays Their Hands On Their Thighs


light sneaks through cube structures in abstract art

Light Sneaks Through Cube Structures In Abstract Art


strands of light and color

Strands Of Light And Color


red white and blue marbling abstract view

Red White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


sesame seeds on challah bread texture

Sesame Seeds On Challah Bread Texture


guinea pig fur close up

Guinea Pig Fur Close Up


close up of a painted cement wall with splashes of colour

Close Up Of A Painted Cement Wall With Splashes Of Colour


close up of wood

Close Up Of Wood


desert plant with spikes

Desert Plant With Spikes


desert cactus thorns

Desert Cactus Thorns


rain drops on metal

Rain Drops On Metal


mountain trees green texture

Mountain Trees Green Texture


angled tree branches and green leaves

Angled Tree Branches And Green Leaves


crumbling wall texture

Crumbling Wall Texture


red curtain texture

Red Curtain Texture


grimey green garage door

Grimey Green Garage Door


unique cactus plant

Unique Cactus Plant


glass jar full of dried lemons

Glass Jar Full Of Dried Lemons


light and cubes modern abstract structure

Light And Cubes Modern Abstract Structure


icy tree branches

Icy Tree Branches


sweet potato pile

Sweet Potato Pile


pink and red marbling abstract view

Pink And Red Marbling Abstract View


rusty green tin graphitti wall texture

Rusty Green Tin Graphitti Wall Texture


portrait of boxes and packages

Portrait Of Boxes And Packages


turntable & record

turntable & Record


purple and white marbling abstract view

Purple And White Marbling Abstract View


boxes waiting for pickup

Boxes Waiting For Pickup


modern architecture art installation

Modern Architecture Art Installation


Hills Of Vibrant Orange Sand And Wavy Texture

Hills Of Vibrant Orange Sand And Wavy Texture


abstract image of a ceiling with metal lines

Abstract Image Of A Ceiling With Metal Lines


red apples ripe on tree

Red Apples Ripe On Tree


office building window patterns

Office Building Window Patterns


no parking sign on textured background

No Parking SIgn On Textured Background


red fabric illuminated by the sun

Red Fabric Illuminated By The Sun


close up of two red cylinders on a reflective surface

Close Up Of Two Red Cylinders On A Reflective Surface


texture of brown hay and other grasses

Texture Of Brown Hay And Other Grasses


abstract white marble and a ladder

Abstract White Marble And A Ladder


stacked fire wood in pattern

Stacked Fire Wood In Pattern


yellow wall with lines and a white sign saying summer

Yellow Wall With Lines And A White Sign Saying Summer


crafting flatlay on texture

Crafting Flatlay On Texture


Waves In Vibrant Orange Sand With Small Footprints

Waves In Vibrant Orange Sand With Small Footprints


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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.