5 Driveway Ideas to Help Make Your Home Stand Out

December 15, 2020

How do you make the outside of your home stand out? You could spruce up the landscaping, give it a fresh coat of paint, add new lighting – or you could give your driveway a makeover.

Despite the fact that we use the driveway every day and it takes up a large part of the frontage of our home, it is often neglected in favour of more glamourous renovation projects. While we can’t discount the value of new garage doors or windows, the driveway also plays an important part in contributing to the look and functionality of your home, and it should look great too.

From driveway spacer designs to stamped concrete, here are 5 driveway trends that you should consider for your home.

Driveway Spacer Designs

As an alternative to traditional asphalt, pavers of brick or stone, laid in spacer designs and filled with grass, pebbles, moss, or even plants and flowers to form a “living” driveway, can add visual interest to an otherwise drab pathway. Driveway spacer designs can be simple, clean, and modern, or more intricate for a traditional project; either way, the end result will no doubt be the envy of the neighbourhood.

Traditional Pavers

If spacer designs aren’t for you, consider a more traditional layout with conventional pavers or brick laid in any number of patterns. For those looking for a little more interest, focal point embellishments or borders can be added to the design in contrasting stone or brick, enhancing the visual interest and appeal.

Stamped Concrete

For those who like the look of a natural stone driveway, such as cobblestone, flagstone, or slate, but do not want to splash out on the cost, stamped concrete offers a practical alternative. In addition to the numerous pattern options, stamped concrete can also be dyed to nearly any shade, from muted neutrals to vibrant colours and anything in between.

Combination Driveways

Spacer design and grass are not the only way to use mixed materials to create a wonderful looking driveway, there are other combinations that can help your home stand out as well. Asphalt accented with pavers, stone combined with pebbles, or bricks of different colours and sizes are just a few ways to mix complementary materials in an interesting way. If you are on a budget, this method can also allow you to use an expensive materials, like natural stone, in combination with a less expensive material, such as concrete.

Driveway Edging

If an entire driveway renovation isn’t in the cards tight now, simple additions can still add an expensive looking finish without the cost of replacing an entire driveway. Borders and curbs are a great way to add visual appeal at a very affordable price, and this little investment can add major value to your home, it will also help protect your landscaping. Cobblestone, brick, and concrete pavers are all popular options, and can be either raised or flush with the driveway.

Your driveway is both a fun and functional way to update the curb appeal of your home, and with many options to choose from to satisfy most budgets, it’s something anyone can afford to do.