Don’t settle for a dreary driveway. When it comes to styles of driveway, there are many different materials and patterns and colors to explore. Such a feature could make your home truly stand out and give it its own character. Below are just 7 distinctive driveway ideas to consider.
Colored asphalt
Asphalt is the most popular surface material for a driveway, because of how cheap and easy it is to install. When people think of asphalt they tend to think of a dark gray substance. But did you know that asphalt can actually come in a variety of colors including hunter green, terracotta red and even royal blue? This could be a way to add a burst of color to your driveway without having to break the bank.
Stamped concrete
Concrete driveways are some of the most durable driveways. Concrete is also possible to shape into all kinds of patterns – a feature of concrete that many homeowners overlook. By considering a stamped concrete driveway, it’s possible to sculpt a driveway that looks like it’s made from natural stone, but at a fraction of the price. This includes arranging concrete tiles to look like cobblestones or texturing them to look like granite or slate.
Glow-in-the-dark gravel
When it comes to drainage and affordability, gravel driveways are some of the best options. You can also buy gravel stones in all kinds of different styles. One very cool and ethereal option to consider could be glow-in-the-dark gravel. This can make your driveway luminous at night for easy parking after dark, while also making your home stand out.
Resin bound aggregate art
Using different colored stones, it’s possible to create patterned gravel driveways. However, such driveways are typically impractical because they need to be constantly maintained to keep their patterns. Resin bound aggregate is a solution to this – this involves laying down gravel that is mixed with resin to hold it in shape. This allows for permanent patterns using different shapes and colored stones to be formed out of gravel.
Red granite
If you can afford natural stone slabs for your driveway, why not consider a unique style of stone? Red granite is one option that you could consider. This type of granite has a reddish tone to it that can provide a warmth to your drive. Red granite is also available in gravel form.
Random course block paving
Most block paving follows an identifiable pattern. Random course block paving is designed to not have a pattern to it. This can give it a more organic feel compared to more patterned paving. You can check out various examples online.
Cobblestone
Cobblestones were historically taken from riverbeds – many years of being naturally rounded by water made these stones a smooth and durable solution for roads and walkways. A cobblestone driveway could add some rustic charm to your property and could pair well with a historic cottage. Just be wary that these driveways are not cheap, as they require sourcing specialist stones and a specialist contractor to lay the driveway surface.
