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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dense bamboo stand

Dense Bamboo Stand


evergreen tree texture

Evergreen Tree Texture


tall forest trees from trunk

Tall Forest Trees From Trunk


raindrops on pink blossoms

Raindrops On Pink Blossoms


flatlay of boxes surrounding table

Flatlay Of Boxes Surrounding Table


water droplets gather on large green leaf

Water Droplets Gather On Large Green Leaf


cappuccino sits in coffee beans under a plant

Cappuccino Sits In Coffee Beans Under A Plant


racing track lanes textures

Racing Track Lanes Textures


structured art with cubes like steps

Structured Art With Cubes Like Steps


varied colorful locks on a fence

Varied Colorful Locks On A Fence


close up green leaf texture

Close Up Green Leaf Texture


tall bronze barrel below skylight

Tall Bronze Barrel Below Skylight


pine tree texture dark greens

Pine Tree Texture Dark Greens


puddle on a cobble street

Puddle On A Cobble Street


urban apartment balconies

Urban Apartment Balconies


close up of variety of padlocks

Close Up Of Variety Of Padlocks


cactus closeup

Cactus Closeup


sewer grate in pavement

Sewer Grate In Pavement


dry rough rock face texture

Dry Rough Rock Face Texture


colorful leaves fallen in autumn

Colorful Leaves Fallen In Autumn


basketball court circle texture

Basketball Court Circle Texture


fresh berries close up texture

Fresh Berries Close Up Texture


texture of bark on old tree

Texture Of Bark On Old Tree


aged tree bark texture

Aged Tree Bark Texture


tissue lit with red

Tissue Lit With Red


sewing scissors cutting thread

Sewing Scissors Cutting Thread


frozen tree

Frozen Tree


wavy water creating pattern in swimming pool

Wavy Water Creating Pattern In Swimming Pool


macro photo of a veiny green leaf

Macro Photo Of A Veiny Green Leaf


cactus close up in green

Cactus Close Up In Green


pattern in snow

Pattern In Snow


sewing machine needle

Sewing Machine Needle


light reflecting on waves

Light Reflecting On Waves


jagged cliff rock texture

Jagged Cliff Rock Texture


chain link fence in the city

Chain Link Fence In the City


dense snowy branches

Dense Snowy Branches


a close up of green wheat sheaf

A Close Up Of Green Wheat Sheaf


texture of a green leaf very close up

Texture Of A Green Leaf Very Close Up


layered wood up close

Layered Wood Up Close


photo of black and pink shapes

Photo Of Black And Pink Shapes


abstract image of three triangles of color

Abstract Image Of Three Triangles Of Color


sporadic lights trail pattern

Sporadic Lights Trail Pattern


grey brick building front

Grey Brick Building Front


squares on squares art

Squares On Squares Art


curved buildings meeting in the middle

Curved Buildings Meeting In The Middle


brown boxes tied up in a bow

Brown Boxes Tied Up In A Bow


large cluster of clothespins

Large Cluster Of Clothespins


stacked boxes in abstract art

Stacked Boxes In Abstract Art


packages ready to ship to customers

Packages Ready To Ship To Customers


aged stone wall close up

Aged Stone Wall Close Up


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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.