A couple of weeks ago, as I approached the finish line of a major home construction project (and was feeling pretty good about some of my design decisions), the stonemason arrived and asked how I’d like the bluestone deck to look. “There are choices?” I asked. Until that moment I hadn’t realized there were a range of details to consider, such as color, pattern, texture, and edging. If you find yourself in the same position, I've done the research for you; here's what I learned: