Introduce faux bois furniture into your design for a touch of rustic beauty.  Faux bois furniture is fantastic for outfitting a beach house or lake house, and adds texture and whimsy.

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Martha recalls her visit with concrete artisan Carlos Cortes and revels in the massive faux-bois pieces he has made for her.

About Faux Bois

The French word for “false wood”, faux bois has roots in the Renassance trompe-l’œil.  Faux bois furniture appears to be made of wood, but is actually made of cement, cast iron or cast stone.

Faux Bois:  Outdoor Patio Design

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Dress your outdoor patio with fabulous faux bois accents and furniture.  Faux bois pieces are versatile, timeless and seamlessly connect nature and design!

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These concrete faux bois outdoor tables are ideal, if only for their transformative property to be dressed up or down!  Add a fresh bouquet of flowers on a bare table for a romantic touch.

Faux Bois Garden Details

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Adding a faux bois table to your patio is a great way to feature your favorite potted plants.  The addition of a table in your gardening area will also make potting and primping your plants easier.

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Faux bois garden ornaments are the perfect meeting place of nature and design.  This moss garden created by Martha Stewart is a striking cultivation of texture and height.

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Find more inspiring faux bois furniture pieces on my “Faux Bois” Pinterest board here.