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I love seeing the stainless steel against the concrete and the wood. I think they're perfectly placed. Could you tell me the brand of the lights?

These are standard concrete blocks and cap using 4" high block for a slimmer look. The block wall is sand blasted upon completion with coarse sand to reveal the aggregate and add texture. The steps are poured in place sand finished uncolored concrete.