There is a wide variety of paving patterns that can be employed to bring out a required effect, depending on the manner in which it is applied. They can give your driveways and courtyard garden a different look altogether, depending on the context in which they are used. For instance, basket weave paving is a pattern which is synonymous with ancient European driveways and courtyards. Matching colors are used when it comes to bordering on the pattern.
A stretcher bond path is a form of paving pattern which, depending on your location, could make a place appear large or small. Again, this is also dependent on the clearing area. This effect is however achieved through laying of paves in a lengthwise pattern which makes the path appear longer than it is in the real sense. At the edge of the path in this form of paving pattern helps in defining the space. As for the stretcher type of weaving pattern, a striking effect is achieved soon after header courses and alternating stretcher unite.
Talk about a herringbone type of weaving pattern and you have a type that complements your home’s look in such a way that it is not easily noticeable. Orienting at ninety degrees, this type of pattern leaves the driveway bordered contrasting colors which comprise of header courses. A feature is easily achieved soon after the paves have been oriented at a forty five degree angle, which effectively ensures that attention is turned to the area. There is also the large square paves pattern which is one of the most preferred designs by majority of people especially when it comes to fitting them in outside entertaining areas.
The herringbone pattern can also be used on a radial driveway. With a design comprising alternating stretcher and header courses, the area is bordered by a different, contrasting, header course.
