I need some help with more of a decorating issue. We put in a outdoor kitchen 2 years ago on our lanai and stamped the concrete floor (ashler pattern). Now we're wanting to build a pool but aren't going to repeat the stamped concrete pattern around the pool due to how expensive it would be. My options are either pavers or acrylic decking w/o being charged an upgrade, i.e. artistic pavers. There will be flagstone coping around the pool & flower beds but don't know how to transition from the stamped concrete to the pool deck. I don't think pavers will be an option because I think it will look too busy w/ 2 different patterns so I think acrylic is the way to go. My question is would you do some type of transition from the stamped concrete to the acrylic deck? I was thinking of a band of flagstone to tie in from the pool. I'm not a big fan of acrylic decking so I'm trying to make it look a little fancier than regular decking. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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