Taos

The sprawling Californian landscape and the wildness of the surrounding vegetation is perfectly offset by the geometric pattern of the tiles in shades of gray. The main patio is tiled using Techo-Bloc Diamond pavers in contrasting Smooth and Granitex textures, with a border of rectilinear Para slab and Raffinato cap around the pool. The Greyed Nickel color visually unites the variety of shapes to create a refined finish—add comfy chairs and a firepit and you’ve got a dreamy spot to watch the sunset.

Techo-Bloc’s Aquastorm pavers are designed to allow grass to grow between them, creating a unique play between the softness of grass and the functionality of concrete. They’re also anti-flood and permeable, making them as functional as they are beautiful.

This glitzy patio that doubles as the stage for an outdoor cinema, with small stones in contrasting colors laid down in a sophisticated Art-Deco-inspired pattern. The bold pattern has been crafted using Techo-Bloc’s Squadra paver in Shale Grey and Onyx Black. The small 3x3 square cobblestones have an aged finish and are ideal for creating mosaics at ground level.

Techo-Bloc’s Industria 600 x 100 pavers in Greyed Nickel add a refined rhythm to this circular patio that punctuates a vast expanse of grass on the edge of a lake. The regularity of the gridded tiles and the perfectly formed circle are pleasingly juxtaposed by the rough-hewn stone firepit.

The textured stone slabs around this resort-style pool are simple yet elegant. The Travertina Raw 30 x 30 slabs are laid on an angle to create a dynamic play of lines and finished with a cap around the pool in complementary Ivory. Set against an expanse of lush lawn dotted with mature trees, it’s the definition of understated luxury.

This home is elevated by the dramatic outdoor space, which uses large-scale Techo-Bloc Para tiles as a starting canvas. A scattering of Techo-Bloc Diamond pavers in colors that echo the home’s exterior palette create a dynamic abstract composition that connects the outdoor kitchen to the fire pit and stone bench.

Flora is a new Techo-Bloc product created with a new manufacturing technique that gives concrete the appearance of European ceramics with the same durability and freeze-thaw attributes of all Techo-Bloc pavers and patio slabs—and it can be laid in over 460 different pattern combinations. “Flora is getting a lot of attention from the landscape design community,” says Ciccarello. “We forecast it to be a very hot product this year.” Here, the Techo-Bloc Industria Flora slab in Greyed Nickel is set against a border of the Squadra paver in Onyx Black. A Lumi fire bowl adds visual impact, and makes the space suitable for use year-round.

A subtle ombre effect has been created around the pool using the Techo-Bloc Squadra paver in Chestnut Brown with Merlot scattered throughout. The edge of the pool is graphically defined using the Blu Grande slab in Beige Cream to create a striking and sophisticated composition.

An inviting lakeside dining set pairs the timeless Alfresco Dining Table with chairs and a bench from the collection—both which can be customized with Sunbrella ® cushions for added style and comfort.

A striking kitchen that would look just as at home indoors or out, this setup from Crate & Barrel’s Alfresco Collection oozes modern elegance. Bold powder coated bases, and marble-like veined quartz counters provide the perfect backdrop for open air entertaining.

The Batten Extendable Teak Outdoor Dining Table features sustainably-sourced, FSC®-certified natural teak, and an optional leaf that can increase seating capacity from eight to ten.

Warm teak tones and creamy ivory upholstery give the Batten Outdoor Collection an aura of casual luxury.

The horizontal lines of Batten’s seating collection offer visual contrast to the verticality of the kitchen’s teak slats.

Modular and versatile, many of Batten’s pieces are expert kitchen multitaskers. The two-drawer island can be utilized as a mobile serving station, or overflow work surface.

Chicory plants a tree for every order placed—now, that’s sustainability in action.

The cushy-yet-tailored Chicory collection fits perfectly in Douglas’s wild-yet-curated yard.

Chicory’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond the manufacturing process—custom packaging is made from non-toxic materials that maximize eco-efficiency and minimize waste.

Chicory’s high-resilience CertiPUR-US memory foam creates a comfortable spot to lounge away a lazy summer afternoon.