Project Description
It seems like a beautiful paved driveway is becoming an epitome of luxury and sophistication. Take a closer look at any modern home and chances are you’ll see one of these leading to the garage door. So, if you’re thinking about giving your yard a makeover, installing a paved driveway really is a great idea. This will not only add some style to your home but it will boost its value in case you decide to sell. But what makes a perfect driveway? Here are five innovative architectural solutions you’ll definitely want to go with.
Color contrast
Many people aim at a cohesive and “finished” look when designing their driveway. That’s why they decide to stick to the same or similar colors. However, color contrasts are constantly gaining more popularity when it comes to driveway design. This means you can go for more than one color when choosing the material for your driveway. Moreover, you don’t really have to stick with the colors your garage is painted in. In fact, if you choose something completely opposite, you’ll manage to create the color contrast you want.
Minimalist style
If you’re not sure what look you should choose for your driveway, make sure you give minimalism a go. This style might be exactly what you’re looking for, especially if you have a small yard and you want to make the most of it. In this case, all you’ll want to do is install your new driveway in a simple linear laying pattern. Of course, you can still play with shapes and colors as long as you keep things simple. This is also a perfect solution if you don’t want the driveway to steal the show from your home.
Echoing shades
Another idea you simply can’t go wrong with is making your new driveway a reflection of your home. This means you should use the same colors, textures and materials to create echoing shades when designing your driveway. If done properly, this will help you extend your home outside and add some style to it. We also recommend adding introducing borders to your driveway simply to separate the part that extends from your home from the rest of your yard.
Concrete
Trends come and go but concrete remains one of the best things you can use when building your home driveway. This material has proven to be a tough defense against both freeze-thaw cycles and UV damage. Not to mention that you won’t be able to spot any cracks on your concrete driveway even if you use it a lot. Another great thing you can do is go for exposed aggregate and make sure your new home driveway is both stylish and durable.
Interlocking patterns
While there are many different ways to lay your new driveway, an interlocking pattern might be exactly what your yard needs. The joints between the pavers are going to add even more durability to the entire thing and make it last longer. For example, you can choose an interlocking herringbone pattern which allows the pavers not to sink or buckle when driven on. Moreover, during the winter season, you’ll be able to shovel and blow off snow from the surface without having to worry about damaging it.
No matter which of these five solutions you opt for, you’ll be guaranteed to boost your curb appeal. On top of that, you’ll end up having a durable and functional driveway right in front of your garage. Just bear in mind that experts keep coming up with new architectural solutions every day which means you’ll want to stay on top of them and update your driveway every now and then.