Is it time to repave the driveway? If you’re tackling a larger remodel, or sick of bumping up the drive when you get home, long-lasting driveway paving is always a good investment.
Durable, functional paving can make all the difference when it comes to property value, and adds greatly to the aesthetics of your whole outdoor living area. By choosing the right slabs, stones, and colors from the get-go, maintenance and upkeep are also reduced, saving you time and hassle in the long run.
So what should you be looking for in the ideal driveway paver?
Inspirational Driveway Paving…
According to our Paving Superstore hardscaping experts, there are a few simple elements to pick and play with.
Start by choosing the right materials for your driveway. The type of natural or man-made paving that you select will determine key factors such as how much water your tiles absorb, how long they retain their color, and of course – the overall ‘climate’ of your driveway paving.
Next, it’s time to decide on the size and shape of your paving. Depending on your home’s current theme and layout, you may decide on mixed size pavers for a more contemporary, less uniform look. Alternatively, single size pavers offer a simple, sleek feel that leave the focus on your other outdoor living elements, such as your garden features or furniture.
Last, but certainly not least, consider the aesthetic touches you want to create. Do your options include naturally varied colors? Are you looking for slabs with eased edges? A cleft surface? Or an aged effect?
By knowing your basics, you’re off to a great start for your whole driveway paving project. So let’s look at some of our favorite inspirational driveway pavers for 2020!
Stunning Sandstone…
Indian Sandstone Driveway Slabs are a top pick for home and business owners alike this year, and for great reason, too.
Sandstone paving offers durability, low water absorption, and a host of other practical characteristics that add visual appeal while ensuring your driveway will last for ages. With cool grey sandstone pavers like the De Terra Promenade range, very little upkeep is required – natural stone is resilient to sunlight and when it does fade, the effect is gradual and artfully deliberate.
Natural stone also comes in a host of different finishes that invite you to play around and get creative – we love the classic, timeless feel of the De Terra Lakeland driveway pavingcollection.
Luxurious Limestone
Equally tied for top spot this year, limestone driveway pavers also offer brilliant compressive strength. To the first-time DIY-er, that means a long life, and the ability to withstand plenty of traffic, or large cars like SUVs.
Limestone’s simplicity also adds to its appeal, and as with sandstone driveway paving, it’s unlikely to stain easily if you live in a wet, humid, or frosty state. The De Terra Charcoal range is a superb example of how a simple cleft finish can add form, shape, and texture to any modern or traditional home, without any of the cost of processed, manufactured paving.
Modern and Mixed…
When it comes to different driveway paving sizes, mixed size paving like the De Terra Harvest collection is a quick and effective way to introduce some character to your home’s entryway.
Mixed size paving simply describes a pack of slabs from the same collection which include some larger, and some smaller tiles. In this way, you can get artistic about laying patterns, drawing the eye to different areas of your drive, or simply complementing the look and feel of an already-contemporary decor.
One caveat – mixed size paving may involve slightly more planning than single-size paving, with regards to where you’ll lay, and how you’ll tessellate your driveway stones.
Sweet and Simple…
Of course, finally, it’s hard to go wrong when you keep it simple. And with single size pavers like our favorite De Terra Charcoal range, that’s “straightforward” indeed!
If you’re new to driveway paving, or if you’re trying to maintain a consistent feel across a modern, minimalist outdoor living area, one size pavers are a perfect place to start. Effortlessly durable and requiring very little in the way of planning, single size pavers in natural stone are the perfect finish to any home remodel or summer landscaping project.
Over To You…
Designing your driveway should be fun, and to get the most out of it, you’ll want to plan slightly ahead. Consider the fact that your driveway is the first thing people see when you welcome them over, and don’t be afraid to peek at what your neighbors or friends have done in their homes.
With a little knowledge, and of course – with home delivered slabs! – you can be upping your kerb appeal and property value with a spanking new driveway in very little time.
Why not tell us what you’ve decided to choose for your project?