Hardscapes - Paving Stones
About Paving Stones
Ultimate Paving Material
One of the ultimate paving materials for residential applications is stone pavers. Stone pavers are a natural material which is quarried from all over the world and are used for many hard scape applications for residential landscaping purposes. They are the top of the crop due to their natural beauty, natural shades, their strength as well as their flexibility for any paving requirements. They might be the most expensive pavers on the market but if you want top of the range pavers that will not crack, require hardly any maintenance, will outlast any other paver materials and prefer a natural appearance in presentation that will last many decades they are worth it in the long run.
Natural paving stones such as granite, marble, limestone and bluestone are available in many shapes, colors, textures and sizes for your individual application requirements. The tremendous patterns and designs that can be achieved will most certainly enhance and blend in nicely with your property. Stone pavers are unlike manufactured pavers because no two stones are the same in color and shape and that’s what makes them so unique and original. Paving Stone Applications
The flexibility of paving stone applications on residential properties is that they can be featured in any chosen area for vehicular or foot traffic as well as decorative purposes. The following applications are most commonly used, they are:
- Driveways
- Walkways
- Sidewalks
- Pathways
- Patios
- Courtyards
- Pool Area
- Barbecue Area
- Garden Walls
- Verandahs
- Balconies
All of the above applications can be transformed with elegance with a twist of a more natural look and feel by using stone pavers.
Paving Stone Colors
Paving stone colors are more plain and basic color shades and tones because of their natural attributes. There are various colors that will blend in nicely and highlight any location and the surroundings. The most common colors, tones and shades are listed below:
- White
- Beige
- Gray
- Cream
- Charcoal
- Rust
- Black
- Red
- Brown
- Yellow
- Pink
- Green
- Blue
When you select a color of stone pavers, you should consider the style and color of your house structure. If you have a dark brick home, consider using a light color and shade in stone pavers that will blend in better then a darker stone paver. If you have a light colored house structure then consider using a darker shade in stone pavers. Use your imagination as you can also choose two or three colors in stone pavers for a more colorful and complementary application.
Paving Stone Shapes
The availability of several types of paving stones are as follows:
- Rectangular
- Oblong
- Square
- Circular
- Irregular
- Diamond
- Hexagon
- Octagon
The paving stone shape you select will determine the pattern and design layout. So, one suggestion when choosing the paver shape is you should consider the size and the shape of the area you wish to pave. Small areas look bigger when you select a large paver shape and for larger areas smaller paver shapes will make the area look smaller. Another great idea is you can select several paving stone shapes for an unusual and eye-catching pattern and design.
