Use these these driveway ideas to create a warm welcome and add style to your exterior.
Edmund Barr
Looking to make a good first impression with your home?
Start with the driveway!
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Below are our best driveway ideas to inspire your next home update.
Pro tip: Its important tochoose the right driveway material.
A stamped concrete driveway in the samecolor paletteas the exterior stones gives this home a relaxing, villa-style welcome.
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Stamped concrete has the appearance of pavers or bricks, without the risk of stones coming loose.
Choose a Durable and Dynamic Surface
Mix driveway ideas for anattractive and durable look.
Pebble stones look nice and dont require much maintenance, which is important for a large driveway.
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The brick border adds interest by breaking up the large surface area and separating the driveway from the yard.
The wood-trimmed railing continues the look.
Play with the size and pattern of the pavers to add flair to the front of the home.
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Install Dramatic Large Pavers
Subway tile designsarent just for the interior of the home.
Arrange pavers in a horizontal pattern to add interest to your exterior.
Thegrass between the paversadds an upscale detail that works with contemporary and traditional architectural styles.
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The smooth lines and light color highlight the home’s architecture and draw attention to thered brick base.
They are durable and add a splash of color to the front of the home.
Here, a grass median adds natural beauty to the long pathway.
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Choose low-lying,durable groundcoverfor a strip like this to keep maintenance simple and manageable.
Pick Stones with Substance
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Stone is an ideal driveway idea for acottage-style home.
Opt for Dark Gray
Use a bold color to add flair to your homes exterior.
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The maintenance needs dont change, but the visual impact is stunning.
Warm Up the Front Entry
Simple brick gives this Craftsman-style home a warm, welcoming exterior.
Split the Difference
Midcentury modernranch exteriors are all about clean, simple lines.
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Here, the basic concrete driveway is no exception.
Choose the same color for the poured concrete driveway and concrete pavers to connect the spaces.
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