Latest Paving Trends
If you’re considering updates around your home, building a new home or creating outdoor spaces, you may be wanting to know about the latest paving trends.
These latest trends include things like natural, muted colour tones like mid greys and warm beiges along with large format paving for a more modern style. Installing permeable paving to manage stormwater and the use of sustainable and low maintenance materials like our Stoneware are also popular. Incorporating geometric or bordered patterns also add visual interest.
Colour Trends
Natural and muted tones are very popular and complement various styles.
Mid greys, warm beiges and soft charcoals are favoured for their long-term appeal and ability to manage heat.
Large Format Pavers
Large format pavers create cleaner lines and reduced joints, therefore making spaces look larger. These are ideal for modern residential and commercial projects.
Stoneware Pavers
Stoneware is incredibly popular for their sleek, low maintenance finish. They also have the ability to mimic natural stone, concrete, terrazzo or wood while offering high slip resistance and much easier to clean and maintain. Stoneware is also incredibly strong and stronger than standard concrete pavers.
Permeable Pavers
Sustainability is increasing in customers’ needs and wants and these pavers allow water to drain through, reducing runoff and supporting stormwater management.
Recycled Materials
The use of recycled materials in products is becoming more common. Sustainable options are becoming more important in people’s choices for around their home and the selection of products with recycled materials has increased in choice. Our Freestone blocks contain up to 40% recycled glass and we have our recycled clay pavers.
Design and Pattern Trends
Designs like herringbone and basketweave are popular for adding a modern and sophisticated touch. They are a visually interesting pattern and durable especially for driveways. Other common designs are stretcher bond which is a simple and strong brick-like pattern and stack bond which works well for modern looks.
Bordered driveways
Driveways take up a large part of the front look of a home so they style of the driveway is also important. Driveway paving trends are paving with a bordered edge and using a contrasting colour or pattern, such as a herringbone pattern with a flat header course.
Cobbled driveways are also increasing in popularity due to their unique style. They provide a beautiful and timeless look and often add value to your home. They are also a great choice due to their durability to withstand heavy loads as well as better drainage.
Finishes
Sleek, smooth finishes are popular for patios and alfresco spaces as they provide a luxurious look.
Textured finishes such as shotblasted or other textured finishes are used to provide a more natural or non-slip appearance.
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Large Format and Oversized Pavers. Bigger is better when it comes to paving, especially for entertaining spaces, patios and alfrescos. Oversized pavers offer sleek lines and minimal joints, creating a more spacious, streamlined appearance. They lend themselves to contemporary designs that focus on flow and cohesion.
Stoneware paving is more durable and low-maintenance, making it ideal for high traffic areas such as patios and entertaining spaces. Stoneware is also a perfect choice for pools plus you also get durability as well as aesthetic appeal.
The most popular trend for driveways is a bordered driveway—an interlocking paving pattern complemented with a border, usually in a contrasting colour. Cobbled driveways are also extremely popular for their unique style.
For an enhanced property value, pave your driveway with natural stone, cobblestone or high quality paving. Paving a driveway offers timelessness, durability and makes it attractive for a prospective buyer.