Paver Patio Design
How To Create An Outstanding Project

I would say that a paver patio design is one of the most popular types of patios.


This is due to the fact that they are relatively reasonably priced and come in a wide array of color sizes, textures and options.

As with anything else in the area of landscape design, a pave project can be mediocre or outstanding. So what makes a patio of landscaping pavers one that you remember?

The truth is…there are many great patio design ideas that will help create that special project.



Choosing The Right Patio Paver Color

Choose a color that coordinates well with your home, since your patio will most likely be up against your house. Bring some sample pavers home…bring quite a few of one color. Look at them up against your house and see which looks best. Don’t take the word of the landscaper or choose landscaping pavers from a catalog or online picture.

Here’s a paver patio design using two contrasting colors and four different sizes. I believe there is a brick house in the back of the image. The darker color picks up the color of the brick. Belgard Pavers.



The Paver Shapes Matter Too

The geometric pattern of the pavers should blend well with any other surrounding patterns. For example, if your house is brick, choose a shape or shapes that will be a nice contrast. Don’t duplicate the brick shape or it will be boring. I have found that using different shapes together provides interest and looks well with brick and wood siding.

Mixed grays seem to work well in many different landscapes. If you are doing a waterfall, it’s easy to blend the gray color with natural looking landscaping boulders. Cambridge Landscaping Pavers



Add a Border or Other Design

A border along a patio is called a soldier course. This helps to frame the patio just like in a picture. Sometimes a circle design can be added in an interesting location. Many pavers come with matching circle kits with circle sizes that can be adjusted.

Here’s more of a one color look from Techo-Bloc. The paver patio design is simple and I think it’s quite successful. The wide expanse could have benefited from the use of a circle in the design or some other details, such as a border.



Include Other Interesting Elements

Add a seatwall, which will provide lots of additional seating and look great also. Consider a pond nearby or right up against the patio. Even a single fountain looks interesting. If your budget allows it, add a pergola over part of the patio. As another option for shade, you can plant a tree right in the patio with a circle cut out to allow for growth.


This paver patio is a blend of tans and grays. Even though different colors are used, it’s a subtle look. I think they could have done a better job matching the steps and walls with the patio though. Techo-Bloc Athena.

The above images are not from my projects. I chose them to show and critique various types of pavers and designs.

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