Best paving for large patio areas

Best paving for large areas

1/31/2023

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Paving large areas can be a big commitment both mentally and financially. The problem is a paving slab which looks close up may not look as effective over a huge area.

For this reason choosing the best paving for large areas can be tricky. In this article I will suggest some good paving choices and things to think about when paving large areas.

Tips for paving large areas

Visual balance

The trick to paving large areas effectively is creating visual balance. The best way to do this is to provide some visual interest and variation.

The worst thing you can do when paving large areas is to use bland paving. Therefore the best paving for large areas should have colour variations and visual textures.

This will prevent your patio looking boring at a distance.

Borders

Borders can be used to frame patio areas and create visual contrast. For example strips of black slate can be cut to border lighter paving like porcelain.

Light sandstones can also be bordered with darker red bricks like in the example below

This will make paving expansive areas much more visually interesting and exciting.

Indian sandstone circle with brick border

Patterns

Just as borders around large patios can help frame paving, patterns can add even more interest. Bold lines and shapes can break up large areas and bring drama to the design.

Central features

Central features can bring plenty of excitement and help break up large areas of paving. These can be simple water features, ornaments or even raised beds.

What is the best paving for large areas?

The best paving for large areas will come in a variety of sizes and have varying colours and textures. This will provide as much visual interest as possible over a large area.

The best paving should also be relatively affordable as not to break the budget.

Consequently, Indian sandstone in a 4 size pattern with colour variation would be the best paving for large areas.

You will also have the option to add contrasting borders and patterns to the paving to add interest.

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Paul Nicolaides
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Paul Nicolaides has over 30 years of recreational gardening and 20 years of professional landscaping experience. He has worked for landscape contractors including design and build practices across London and the South East. In 2006 he qualified with a BA Hons degree and post graduate diploma in Landscape Architecture. In 2009 he founded Ecospaces an ecological landscaping practice which aims to improve social cohesion and reduce climate change through landscaping. In 2016 he founded Buckinghamshire Landscape Gardeners which designs and builds gardens across Buckinghamshire and the South East. This blog aims to provide easy problem solving information to its audience and encourage others to take up the joy of landscaping and gardening.