Concrete decorative pavers are offered now in more colors than ever and it can be overwhelming when trying to make a decision on what color works best for you. Here are some questions to ask when selecting the color that is best for you:
Where you are installing the concrete decorative pavers is critical when selecting colors for them. You might choose different colors if you are installing them in a driveway or walkway instead of a patio, pool area, or retaining wall. The purpose of the pavers is important in your color selection. For example, decorative concrete pavers installed in a retaining wall probably look better if there is little color variation within it. If you are installing concrete pavers in a pool area, you should avoid any dark colors because they will get hotter in the summer sun and will burn your feet.
Some modern home designs prefer the sleek, modern look that favors a monotone, or a very specific patterned look. While other home designs work better with multicolored, looser designs. It generally comes down to your personal preference when selecting the colors and sizes of the concrete decorative pavers in your designs. What do you like? What looks good to you? How does it make you feel?
In the hot, Central Florida climate, knowing where and how long the area where you want to install the pavers are in the sun is critical for making a good decision on what color to select. The amount of direct sunlight on the area may change the color of the pavers throughout the day.
Most of the time you will never go wrong with lighter pavers in areas where people may walk around in bare feet, or in areas that have a lot of shade because they tend to reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Some sunny areas can be blinding in the midday Florida sun, so dark colored decorative concrete pavers might be a better choice for a driveway, retaining walls, or front walkways because they limit the amount of light reflected back and provide good contrast on the property.
Many landscape designers and architects see the roof of your home as the centerpiece of your property’s color scheme, so selecting decorative concrete pavers that coordinate with it is always a good choice.
If you are planning any big changes to your home’s outward appearance or the landscaping design surrounding it, it is a good idea to coordinate these things with the concrete pavers you are planning to install. Why not select the concrete paver designs you like and then build the rest of your landscaping to coordinate with the paver designs? A good landscape designer can help you coordinate your landscaping design with the decorative concrete pavers you choose.
At Bedrock Orlando, our concrete paving stone specialists have helped with hundreds of installations of driveways, walkways, backyard patios, and pool decks, so they know a little something about what colors work best in what specific situations. Take their recommendations into consideration while selecting the pavers.
Give us a call at 407.859.1300, or fill out our handy online order request form to speak to a dedicated decorative concrete paver specialist to help. Stop by our masonry supply store at 10500 Rocket Ct in Orlando and see the different paver designs and colors we offer in person.
If so, why not reinvest the money you would have spent to improve your outdoor living area with a decorative concrete paver patio, retaining walls for new landscaping, or upgrading the appearance of your driveway and walkways? Make the time spent at home more bearable now, and enjoy a lifetime of good memories in the future by investing in a new outdoor project today. Give us a call at 407.859.1300 to get the process started right away.
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