Again, with the “shadow” effect, this wall creates those great pockets of shadows that just make the whole wall look incredible. When it comes to retaining wall landscaping, this concept is unique in that it calls for regular garden planter boxes. Concrete Planter Boxes Image credits: redirockphotodatabase via Creative Commons This concept would really make your house stand out in any neighborhood. It would look great if you have a larger wall space to cover since the more shadow pockets, the better with this particular design. Having the stones overlap to show “pockets” of shadows is a great way to add a new concept to an old wall. Here’s one of the more interesting brick wall design ideas that we came across – it’s simple yet complex. Overlapping Stones Image credits: grendelkhan via Creative Commons It naturally meshes with the landscape wall and décor. It’s an easy way to “decorate” a wall without making it too apparent that it is there. Pairing neutral-toned bricks like these together can add interesting depth and texture to any outdoor area, especially if they happen to match a tiled garden floor, as pictured. In this unique design, neutral gray and brown stones entwine for an eye-catching layout.
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