In Inspiration

50 Inspiring Textured Web Designs

Posted by on Mar 8, 2010 | 34 Comments

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…)

Read More

In Freebies

30 Awesome Textures for Creating Subtle Grunge Designs

Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 | 18 Comments

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…)

Read More

In Inspiration

25 Excellent Examples of Using Texture in Web Design

Posted by on Jun 25, 2009 | 44 Comments

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…)

Read More

In Freebies

Best Grunge Textures and Photoshop Brushes All In One Place

Posted by on May 18, 2009 | 31 Comments

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…)

Read More

In Freebies

80+ Fresh New Textures for Creating Web Site Backgrounds

Posted by on May 12, 2009 | 43 Comments

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…)

Read More

In Freebies

40+ Beautiful Patterns and Textures for Ornate Backgrounds

Posted by on Mar 23, 2009 | 37 Comments

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…)

Read More

In Freebies

Ultimate Grunge Pack: 40 High-Res Textures

Posted by on Jan 23, 2009 | 50 Comments

If there is one thing that is ubiquitous among almost all grunge web designs, it’s having a good quality grunge texture or dirty background image. I’ve created the following 40 grunge textures to help you in the search for that perfect texture for your designs. If you’d like to discover more free, high-res textures come visit LostandTaken.com where I give away textures so rad you’ll be tempted to feel your screen. (more…)

Read More

In Freebies

30 Most Incredible Textures for Vintage Style Design

Posted by on Jan 14, 2009 | 91 Comments

One of the most important aspects of a good vintage style design is the use of authentic looking textures. Since most of you probably don’t have time to browse the local antique shop, and your grandmother’s attic is miles away, we’ve put together a list of some of the best vintage textures we have ever seen. (more…)

Read More

In Freebies

29 Most Useful Texture Packs of 2008

Posted by on Dec 11, 2008 | 70 Comments

The trend of using texture in web design has been around for a while, but in 2008 it was taken to a new level. Not only were there many beautiful sites launched that made use of textures, but there were also lots of useful texture packs created. (more…)

Read More

In Resources

400+ Files, Tutorials, and Inspirations for Nature Themed Design

Posted by on Nov 3, 2008 | 14 Comments

There is a lot of focus being put on the environment today, and it is no surprise that the “going green” trend is spilling over into web design. There are so many beautiful things to be found in nature that make great design elements. (more…)

Read More

Page 2 of 212