Naturally, your driveway at home needs to be functional and serve as a practical place to park your cars, but this doesn’t mean that it can’t look attractive at the same time… and, in fact, you can add significant value to your home if you marry aesthetics with practicality where your driveway installations are concerned.
To help you see what can be achieved in this regard, here are just a couple of driveway design ideas that should point you in the right direction. And, of course, if you need any further help or advice, get in touch with the LW Landscapes team today.
Leave space for planting
It’s tempting to use hard landscaping across the full extent of your driveway but it’s often advisable to leave space somewhere for trees or plants. This not only makes the front of your home look more inviting but it also helps reduce surface water runoff.
Install lighting
Using facade lighting can help you park your car at night but it also looks beautiful, illuminating the house and adding a contemporary feel to its exterior. Consider using uplighters for a particularly modern twist.
Use edging plants
If you feel as though your driveway is looking a little lackluster, you can use edging plants to help you define the space and deliver colour, structure, texture and form. Plants, hedges and trees all serve to soften the landscaping – and if you pick your varieties wisely, you can keep maintenance work to a minimum.
Think consistently
Picking a driveway material that complements your home’s exterior will deliver a cohesive and harmonious aesthetic. Pattern and colour can still be used in the design, but just make sure that it remains consistent with the rest of the property.