Tales Of An Eternal Summer (July 2024 Wallpapers Edition)
For many of us, July is the epitome of summer. The time for spending every free minute outside to enjoy the sun and those seemingly endless summer days, be it in a nearby park, by a lake, or on a trip exploring new places. So why not bring a bit of that summer joy to your desktop, too?
For this month’s wallpapers post, artists and designers from across the globe once again tickled their creativity to capture the July feeling in a collection of desktop wallpapers. They all come in versions with and without a calendar for July 2024 and can be downloaded for free — as it has been a Smashing tradition for more than 13 years already. A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted their artworks this month — this post wouldn’t exist without you!
As a little bonus goodie, we also compiled a selection of July favorites from our wallpapers archives at the end of this post. So maybe you’ll discover one of your almost-forgotten favorites in here, too? Have a fantastic July, no matter what your plans are!
- You can click on every image to see a larger preview,
- We respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.
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Did you know that you could get featured in our next wallpapers post, too? We are always looking for creative talent.
“The long-awaited vacation is coming closer. After working all year, we find ourselves with months that, although we don’t stop completely, are lived differently. We enjoy the days and nights more, and if we can, the beach will keep us company. Therefore, we’ll spend this month in Australia, enjoying the coral reefs and diving without limits.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
![](https://files.smashing.media/articles/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-july-2024/july-24-diving-among-corals-preview-opt.png)
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“Join gamers worldwide on National Video Game Day to honor the rich history and vibrant culture of gaming. Enjoy exclusive discounts on top titles, participate in exciting online tournaments, and dive into special events featuring your favorite games. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated enthusiast, there’s something for everyone to celebrate on this epic day!” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
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“This heartwarming moment captures an unlikely friendship of a gentle Bigfoot and an adorable little girl set against the backdrop of a magical and serene evening in nature.” — Designed by Reethu M from London.
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Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
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“July is the month of the full buck moon, named after the fact that many deer regrow their antlers around this time. It is also when the United States celebrate their Independence Day with fireworks and fun. I decided to combine these aspects into a magical encounter during the fourth of July. It takes place in a field of larkspur which is a flower associated with July.” — Designed by Quincy van Geffen from the Netherlands.
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Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
![](https://files.smashing.media/articles/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-july-2024/july-24-no-more-hugs-preview-opt.png)
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“World Chocolate Day, celebrated on July 7th, invites chocolate lovers worldwide to indulge in their favorite treat. Commemorating chocolate’s introduction to Europe, this day celebrates its global popularity. Enjoy dark, milk, or white chocolate, bake delicious desserts, and share the sweetness with loved ones.” — Designed by Reethu M from London.
![](https://files.smashing.media/articles/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-july-2024/july-24-celebrating-world-chocolate-day-preview-opt.png)
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Designed by Lívi Lénárt from Hungary.
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“Summer is coming in the northern hemisphere and what better way to enjoy it than with watermelons and cannonballs.” — Designed by Maria Keller from Mexico.
![](https://archive.smashing.media/assets/344dbf88-fdf9-42bb-adb4-46f01eedd629/e3e8e873-674d-43b2-b5b6-3709ad2f428c/july-17-summer-cannonball-preview-opt.png)
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Designed by Lieke Dol from the Netherlands.
![](https://files.smashing.media/articles/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-july-2024/july-23-in-space-preview-opt.png)
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“July in South Africa is dreary and wintery so we give all the southern hemisphere dwellers a bit of color for those gray days. And for the northern hemisphere dwellers a bit of pop for their summer!” — Designed by Wonderland Collective from South Africa.
![](https://archive.smashing.media/assets/344dbf88-fdf9-42bb-adb4-46f01eedd629/aa099a9d-0d72-4083-ac98-3e84d03dc825/july-15-a-flamboyance-of-flamingos-preview-opt.png)
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“And once you let your imagination go, you find yourself surrounded by eternal summer, unexplored worlds, and all-pervading warmth, where there are no rules of physics and colors tint the sky under your feet.” — Designed by Ana Masnikosa from Belgrade, Serbia.
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Designed by Xenia Latii from Germany.
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“I enjoy creating tropical designs. They fuel my wanderlust and passion for the exotic, instantaneously transporting me to a tropical destination.” — Designed by Tamsin Raslan from the United States.
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“July is the middle of summer, when most of us go on road trips, so I designed a calendar inspired by my love of traveling and summer holidays.” — Designed by Patricia Coroi from Romania.
![](https://archive.smashing.media/assets/344dbf88-fdf9-42bb-adb4-46f01eedd629/30f660eb-9d67-48e9-8de5-0b38b16181fa/july-17-road-trip-in-july-preview.png)
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Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
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“In times of clean eating and the world of superfoods there is one vegetable missing. An old, forgotten one. A flower actually. Rare and special. Once it had a royal reputation (I cheated a bit with the blue). The artichocke — this is my superhero in the garden! I am a food lover — you too? Enjoy it — dip it!” — Designed by Alexandra Tamgnoué from Germany.
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“Make sure you have a refreshing source of ideas, plans and hopes this July. Especially if you are to escape from urban life for a while.” — Designed by Igor Izhik from Canada.
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Designed by Ilaria Bagnasco from Italy.
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“Two friends sat under the enchanting moonlight, enjoying the serene ambiance as they savoured their cups of tea. It was a rare and precious connection that transcended the ordinary, kindled by the magic of the moonlight. Eventually, as the night began to wane, they reluctantly stood, their empty cups in hand. They carried with them the memories and the tranquility of the moonlit tea session, knowing that they would return to this special place to create new memories in the future.” — Designed by Bhabna Basak from India.
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Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
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“Warm summer weather inspired the color palette.” — Designed by Marijana Pivac from Croatia.
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Designed by Natalia Szendzielorz from Poland.
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Designed by Xenia Latii from Berlin, Germany.
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“Make the days count this summer!” — Designed by Meghan Pascarella from the United States.
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“A few essential items for the summertime weather at the beach, park, and everywhere in-between.” — Designed by Zach Vandehey from the United States.
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“My son and I are obsessed with the Amphicar right now, so why not have a little fun with it?” — Designed by 3 Bicycles Creative from the United States.
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Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
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Designed by ActiveCollab from the United States.
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“In summer everything inspires me.” — Designed by Maria Karapaunova from Bulgaria.
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“What’s better than a starry summer night with an (unexpected) friend around a fire camp with some marshmallows? Happy July!” — Designed by Etienne Mansard from the UK.
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“Rain has come, showering the existence with new seeds of life. Everywhere life is blooming, as if they were asleep and the falling music of raindrops have awakened them. Feel the drops of rain. Feel this beautiful mystery of life. Listen to its music, melt into it.” — Designed by DMS Software from India.
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“Ever watched Joe’s Apartment when you were a kid? Well, that movie left a soft spot in my heart for the little critters. Don’t get me wrong: I won’t invite them over for dinner, but I won’t grab my flip flop and bring the wrath upon them when I see one running in the house. So there you have it… three roaches… bringing the smack down on that pesky human… ZZZZZZZAP!!” — Designed by Wonderland Collective from South Africa.
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Designed by Joana Moreira from Portugal.
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“July is coming and the nights are warmer. Frogs look at the moon while they talk about their day.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
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