The paving Ottawa homes require for their driveways are just one element of your property. Your driveway might be a simple single car length or a more grand entrance that leads to a three car garage. Even the simplest of driveways can be made to look more appealing with a few simple tricks. Here are a few ideas to help improve the look of your driveway:
- Planters: Many homeowners place urns or planters at their front door, on the steps or front porch to improve the look of their home and make it appear more welcoming. However a driveway can look quite forlorn and uninviting without a few finishing touches. Planters are the perfect addition to a driveway and offer an affordable and easy to maintain option to improve the look of your home. You can buy affordable urns that should be to scale with the size of your home and garage and use them for seasonal plantings all year long. You can also consider having permanent planters installed to flank the sides of your driveway or at the foot or head of the driveway using interlocking brick.
- Trees or Shrubs: Even a shorter driveway can become quite impressive with the addition of trees or shrubs. A few ornamental trees planted along the side of a drive or a short and attractive shrub or hedge can add a stately look to your home. There are many options and evergreens can work quite well as they provide colour throughout the year.
- Interlock: The paving Ottawa homes use for driveways does not have to stand alone. You can combine interlock with a paved driveway to add texture and interest. There are a number of design options from simple borders to a more intricate design creating retaining walls, steps and walkways. The design will depend on the configuration of your driveway and the surrounding property leading up to your home.
- Lighting: Building interlock pillars to flank the foot of your driveway is the perfect place to add interesting lighting to your property. You can also have lamp posts installed or “runway” lighting. Lighting can really add a modern, sleek look to your driveway as well as provided added security and safety.
There are many affordable options to improve the look of your driveway. You can choose the ideas that will work with your budget to add curb appeal and make your home appear welcoming and well maintained.
