A dynamic driveway can give your property style and character. Often, it's the first thing people see when they drive past your home, and the curb appeal of your property is undoubtedly amplified by a sleek and artful pattern indulging its entrance. Furthermore, a pristine driveway is a sound investment that is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors to your residential property in North Carolina. If you’re looking to add a new driveway to your property, there are 5-eye catching patterns that you should consider using: basketweave, herringbone, stack bond, running bond, and ashlar.


1. Basketweave

A basketweave patterned driveway installed by our team in Burlington, NC.

A popular paver pattern for driveways because of its versatility is the basketweave pattern. This pattern is visually stunning yet simple and easy to install. You can't go wrong with the classical beauty of this arrangement in which one pair of vertical pavers is surrounded by pairs of horizontal pavers, creating the impression of a woven basket.


2. Herringbone

A herringbone patterned driveway installed on a property in Mebane, NC.

Another paver pattern to consider for your driveway is the herringbone pattern. As timeless as it is stylish, the herringbone pattern zig-zags at 90 or 45-degree angles leaving straight edges and a clean finish. These details contribute to the herringbone's spectacular appearance belying a relatively simple setup. Named for its resemblance to the bones of the herring fish, this design is unique and perfect for those who want their driveway to stand out.


3. Ashlar

An ashlar patterned driveway installed on a property in Trinity, NC.

An especially distinctive paver pattern choice for your driveway is the ashlar pattern. Harkening back to antiquity, this popular paver pattern involves situating the pavers with tight, mortar joints, and the end result looks like a completely random pattern. The "organized chaos" look will certainly afford your driveway more than a little intrigue from passersby!

Ancient structures such as the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Machu Picchu in Peru were built using the ashlar design.


4. Running Bond

A running bond patterned driveway installed in front of a home in Lexington, NC.

The running bond is an excellent driveway design to consider. Also known as a "stretcher bond," it employs a 1-over-2 approach that requires more cuts than other patterns but still manages a traditional appearance. The running bond is also one of the sturdiest and easiest to install designs. However, to add some wrinkles, you can request that the pavers be staggered with offset joints varying from row to row. Either way, the running bond is sure to turn heads!


5. Stack Bond

A stack bond patterned driveway being installed by our team on a property in Bermuda Run, NC.

For a simple, yet contemporary driveway look, the stack bond paver pattern may be your best bet. The stack bond is original and provides tasteful uniformity while maintaining a masterfully industrious appearance. stately design with no staggered joints and informed by linear, parallel cuts with a "one on top of the other" aspect, this horizontal layout achieves consistency and the understated charm of a "less is more" approach. Not only is the stack bond practical, but it is also an undoubtedly sophisticated look sure to make a great impression every time.


Give us a call today to schedule our driveway installation service!

At Ideal Landscaping & Irrigation, we can install driveways using a variety of paver patterns that will increase your property's curb appeal by leaps and bounds. The basketweave, herringbone, ashlar, running bond, and stack bond patterns are five that you should consider using as each one provides a unique flair for your preferred aesthetic. We use a highly tailored process that begins with a modified base which will help protect your driveway from water damage and increase its durability. Plus, our concrete pavers come in a wide array of colors to suit your taste. We proudly serve property owenrs in Greensboro, North Carolina, as well as surrounding areas like Winston-Salem and Summerfield. So, call us today at (336) 396-9191 to schedule our driveway installation service and begin your journey to a dazzling new driveway!