Picking the Right Paver Color for Your Project: Expert Tips
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Should Paving Stones Match or Contrast?
Where Will You Put The Paving Stones?
Can I Mix Colored Patio Pavers?
Using different colored paving stones to create internal contrast can work wonders for your hardscape designs. While we mentioned lighter stones around a pool area are beneficial to not absorb too much light to become hot, having darker stones placed throughout the pattern or along the pool's edge can create striking visuals against the water. Similarly, having a darker stone on the border of a driveway or walkway can blend into your lawn and make a gradient effect. You can also use this little trick on your driveway as an outline to help yourself and your guests park.
Additionally, you can mix and match stones internally to make eye-catching patterns for your driveway, walkway and patio. Having accent stones breaks up the monotony and is an easy way to make an area stand out outside of your home.
If you have an outdoor kitchen that is lighter in color, consider using a darker paving stone to make things pop. Conversely, you can use lighter stones if your outdoor kitchen has a darker stone as the main color. If you have a lighter red, you can choose a darker red or almost orange to mimic the flames coming from the grill. If you have a beige, you can choose a gunmetal grey color to offset things.
Choose a Focal Point
We've mentioned this earlier, but making sure that the tones you choose for your paving stones depend on your environment is crucial; making sure the overall feel and harmony of the colors is paramount. If you want the patio area to stand out, choose more striking colors. If you want the color of your home to draw the eye, choose more muted paving stone colors that will keep things from clashing.
Putting it All Together
There are a lot of color combinations and options for colored patio pavers and driveways, so choosing correctly can be challenging. We recommend testing your vision before committing to laying down the paving stones - it's easier to change directions if colors aren't working in the planning stage than halfway through the job.
While no vision is necessarily wrong, you may not be doing your home justice if you choose a paving stone that doesn't work with your environment or goal. Consulting a professional designer or contractor is often a wise decision as they have years of experience bringing dreams to life.
If you have any questions about colored patio paving stones, contact us today to learn more about our color and design options and to speak with one of our trusted contractors. Call or email us today to make your hardscape vision a reality.
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