Stacked gray stone adds texture to this tiered backyard retaining wall from KG Designs, planted with green plants and white and purple flowers that soften the modern Seattle backyard patio and outdoor ...

The popularity of textured walls stems from their ability to hide imperfections. While some homeowners still take full advantage of this solution, others are looking into the smooth wall trend.

In this outdoor space by @alanruddendesign, short gabion walls filled with sandstone divide areas within ... The different fillers, including wood, slate, stone and brick, offer distinctive texture.

Whether that's plaster, limewash, or a decorative bas-relief straight on your wall, textured wall finishes are no longer the backdrop, but the canvas. And in perfect timing, Jeremiah and Tempaper ...