Jul27th In Inspiration 43 comments

50 Inspiring Examples of Texture in Web Design

Our first post showcasing 50 Inspiring Textured Web Designs was a success and we received many nice comments and great feedback from you guys – something we love by the way. So, based on that and also to show you that textures are a hit and there is always something new popping up, we gathered this fresh list of textured sites. With this list you will be able to see that a great choice of texture can really help your design, from delicate and really subtle textures to strong and colorful ones, they are indeed versatile and stylish. (more…)

Mar8th In Inspiration 32 comments

Gisele Muller

50 Inspiring Textured Web Designs

After showing you A Showcase of Clean White Web Designs a couple weeks ago, it’s time for us to add some textured designs to our lists. Textures are a great way to give a special touch to a website. They can be used in a specific part of the layout – the header/footer, for example, or they can be used in the whole page as a background. The thing is that textures are versatile, beautiful and stylish. So here are 50 excellent examples of textures in web design to inspire you. (more…)

Jul28th In Freebies 16 comments

Henry Jones

30 Awesome Textures for Creating Subtle Grunge Designs

Websites that possess a “subtle grunge” style are some of my favorites. Electric Pulp and Function are excellent examples of this particular style. If you’re wanting to achieve this look in one of your upcoming designs, these textures will come in handy. (more…)

Jun25th In Inspiration 41 comments

Henry Jones

25 Excellent Examples of Using Texture in Web Design

Here on WDL, I’ve shown you where to find plenty of amazing free textures, and we’ve given you some exclusive textures as well. Now that you have access to all these resources, I want to give you some inspiration for how you might use them in web design. You’ll notice that some of the designs below make heavy use of textures, while others take a more subtle approach. (more…)

May18th In Freebies 28 comments

Henry Jones

Best Grunge Textures and Photoshop Brushes All In One Place

Grunge design elements are a great way to give a design a worn and weathered look. Since it’s a popular style in modern web design, there are plenty of resources out there, but sometimes it’s difficult to find the ones that are the highest quality. I’ve taken the time to hand pick what I believe are the best grunge textures and Photoshop brushes out there. (more…)

May12th In Freebies 35 comments

Henry Jones

80+ Fresh New Textures for Creating Web Site Backgrounds

As you’ve probably figured out, I love designing with texture. I also love sharing textures here on WDL. When done properly, a texture used as a background can add depth and set the over all mood for a web design. Here are over 80 textures that have all been released in just the past couple of months and can be very useful for making backgrounds. (more…)

Mar23rd In Freebies 34 comments

Henry Jones

40+ Beautiful Patterns and Textures for Ornate Backgrounds

The use of ornate patterns in web design has been popular for several years now. Not only does it add a lot of intricate detail, but it’s also a great way to add a level of sophistication to a design. Here are some of the most beautiful ornate patterns and textures that I have found. (more…)