Second ComingIt took multiple weekend trips, but the couple finally landed upon enough green tiles to cover their kitchen wall. Overstock tiles and seconds can be purchased from Heath Ceramics in its Sausalito showroom. Though the surfaces aren't as uniformly colored nor as flat as first-run tiles, they offer a unique tone ans texture when the tiles are laid out.heathceramics.com Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!

The cabinets in the master bathroom are made of kirei board, a material produced from the stalks of sorghum.

The darker gray garage door offers a chromatic and textural contrast to the concrete shell.

Textured concrete walls are a signature of Cho’s work.

The bedding is intentionally simple, without layers of unnecessary pillows, and the “non-headboard headboard,” as Santos describes it, is a loose macramé wall hanging by Sally England. The built-in storage wall that defines the space is painted Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore in a matte finish—a shade used on millwork throughout the house. The Isaac brass sconces are from Schoolhouse Electric, and the floor lamp is from Crate & Barrel. The rocker was custom made by Onefortythree in Las Vegas.

Crafted from Hasami’s custom blend of porcelain and clay, this plate is softer to the touch than traditional porcelain, ensuring a positive tactile experience when passing a companion her plate or serving a dish. With a lovely matte finish, this plate is sophisticated enough to serve to a distinguished guest, and simple enough to use every day. This natural hue is the perfect choice for a fall meal.

A detail of Midas, a textural wool and bamboo silk rug from Tsar. The pattern was inspired by the play of light on cracked lines of ancient porcelain mosaic.

Painting this diamond-plate steel backsplash a charming pink color makes the material feel less cold and industrial.

The plaster on the bedroom wall was too hard to remove, but Vorontsov is glad the clients kept it; its unique texture adds dimension to the six-foot-wide bedroom. It owes its tiny size to two bearing walls Crosby Studios had to work around.

Gabbert and Avery relax on a vintage sofa in their living room beneath large-format photos of juniper bushes by Maegan Hill-Carroll.

I never realized how textured the sails of the Opera House are—nor did I realize that they are not perfectly white. Utzon specified the use of 1,056,000 cream and off-white tiles made in Sweden.

A detail of the building's exterior reveals the texture of the ipe cladding.

The molded Scribble placemats and runners add a durable, textured surface to the table.

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Bloom blanket by Bianca Cheng Costanzo for Oak Form. Origami folding techniques inspired this Italian cashmere throw.

The aluminum sheets were printed in five patterns, which were then overlapped to create additional texture.

A detail showing the color variation and different textural details of the carpet.

We've noticed a lot of interesting, textured glazes hitting the market this year, and this ceramic Kahara plate from Japanese Ceramics is no exception; $66 each.

Ploum love seat by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. Quilted stitching over foam padding gives this seat dimension and depth.

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This chaise, found at a flea market and reupholstered in pink velvet adds texture to the decor.

Hug armchair by Studio Jean-Marc Gady. Bumpy upholstery offsets the rigid oak structure.

The reverse side of the Plaine is textured, leaving space for water to seep into the soil evenly.

Then the designers and volunteers poked the gluey mixture into the holes and cracks of the textured stone wall.

Black stone worktops, waxed concrete walls, and the traditional rustic tiles (called “witjes”) give textural and tonal variety and offset the warm woody tones that dominate this kitchen. The rustic theme is continued in the iron hooks and bars—simple but effective fittings.

I was intent on keeping the original stove, incorporating it into the cabinetry. I created a backsplash using inexpensive aluminum flashing that I texturized with a ball pein hammer.

Here's a shot of the Wonderwall offices. Textural concrete, a sleek letterbox, and their understated logo carry the day.

Different surface materials create textural richness in the kitchen.

The corridor features a rich tapestry of textures and colour.

Throughout the day, light animates the limestone walls to various effects. “As the sun rotates around and is more oblique to the texture of the stone, it casts these wonderful shadows on it,” says Raike. “And you just get a real appreciation for the texture of the stone and the richness of the colors in it.”

White brick walls provide a textured backdrop for light and shadows to play.

A lounge area in the bedroom is awash in color and cozy texture.

Plaster and wood give the loft texture at every turn.

One of the more understated of the series, I'm quite fond of the rough ropey texture against the leather.

At night, the open patchwork glows and expresses a new textural pattern.

The material palette of concrete, weathered steel, and natural cedar mimics the colors and textures of the hills.