This modern home’s white exterior lends itself to a bolder, yet simple look for the driveway. We commonly see different shades of gray being used for driveways whether they are concrete, gravel, or if they make use of pavers. Most driveways pull from gray color palettes. This home is another prime example of how driveways and walkways should work in tandem to elevate curb appeal. Our designers used Buechel Stone’s Bluestone cut stone for the walkway and for a portion of the driveway, tying in both gray shades used on the home’s exterior. We love the decision to incorporate a walkway running parallel with the driveway, creating a coherent transition to the home’s entryway. Our designers gave the driveway a fresh, smooth, updated look. In the before photo above, the lackluster crushed concrete driveway felt unfinished. The large rectangular shape of the pavers and their light shade provide contrast against the home’s darker exterior and accents. To complement the interesting elements like the wooden columns and landscaping stone, we recommended Silvara Stone pavers for the driveway. Case in point: We reimagined the exterior of the ranch above, transforming the home from one-note into an eye-catching rustic modern exterior. While those are some of the more traditional options for pavers, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with them, our designers are always seeking fresh ideas to create a custom look. When you think of driveway pavers, you might think of small brick, concrete, or stone rectangles or squares. Our designers also included Buechel Stone landscape stone for the walkway and front steps, adding another interesting texture and layer to the home’s exterior. The light gray brick on this modern home meshes perfectly with the darker gray driveway pavers. Pairing textures is one of our designers’ favorite ways to create a unique look. We recommend a revamped smooth concrete pour for the updated driveway, resulting in a fresh aesthetic. The brick pavers bordering the landscaping within the arch help accentuate the shape. Incorporating a more defined arch elevates the layout. In this before-and-after, our designers wanted to keep the integrity of the wraparound driveway but enhance both the layout and design. This layout creates an interesting, geometric design that is simple and striking all at the same time. Our designers chose to include small square driveway pavers coupled with different sizes of spaced-out pavers for the walkway. Traditional concrete can sometimes fall flat. In the before photo above, the concrete driveway and walkway don’t add anything to the exterior design. Some of our favorite driveway ideas tie in the home’s walkway design. When it comes to stone and pavers, our designers recommend sourcing locally for two reasons: to save money and to see the stones in person before choosing. The landscaping surrounding the walkway and driveway helps accentuate the updates and elevate this home’s curb appeal. Here, our designers used stone and driveway pavers to bring in more dimension and texture. Many of the exteriors we redesign start out with unpainted concrete driveways that are worn out. The before-and-after shown above demonstrates how replacing concrete with stone and pavers can revamp a driveway. #1 // Small Pavers with Landscaping Accents
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