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5 Textured Designs For Outdoor Living Spaces

From tile to stone to decking, these luxury outdoor products are both texture-rich and showstoppers.

by Melissa Gillespie

1. Sumi-e Collection (Hokkaido), Lunada Bay Tile, Design by Cathy Schwabe | lunadabaytile.com

Photo by Timothy J. Dennis

2. Porcelain Pavers (PA Bluestone, Full Color Modular), Hanover Architectural Products | hanoverpavers.com

3. Silver Lining Stacked Stone Fireplace, Eldorado Stone | eldoradostone.com

4. Custom Mosaic Designs, Mosaicist, Inc. | mosaicist.com

5. Promenade PVC Decking, Fiberon | fiberondecking.com

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