Choosing the Right Patio Pavers for Your Pavilion in Waunakee, WI
Patios and pavilions are the most important elements of a backyard. It’s where you will likely spend most of your time, and choosing the right pavers is a big decision. To help the process, here are our tips for selecting the right patio pavers for your pavilion in Waunakee, WI.
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Why does a pavilion need patio pavers? A pavilion, unlike a gazebo, does not have a built-in floor. It’s a freestanding structure, which gives you plenty of placement opportunities: on the patio, next to the pool, nestled in an arboretum-style garden, or overlooking a beautiful view. But to keep the floor dry, you’ll need some sort of flooring material. Some people choose gravel for pavilions not installed on a patio or pool deck; but gravel can get kicked around and eroded.
Patio pavers are an attractive and long-lasting solution that give your pavilion a sense of permanence. They’re durable and low-maintenance, and come in a huge variety of styles. Here are some of the most popular:
Pavers inspired by bluestone offer the best of both worlds: a rustic, textured look with the sophistication of steely blues and greys. Naturalistic pavers are best laid in “random” patterns such as Ashlar, which uses at least two different rectangles and one square for a richly textured patio. You can also use large format pavers laid end-to-end to achieve a more expansive, serene setting.
Brick pavers are a timeless classic that can be laid in various eye-catching patterns including herringbone. Today’s brick choices go beyond clay; concrete bricks are available in a broader range of colors and finishes which go beyond “brick red” to add a historic yet modern touch to your backyard living space.
Smooth, large format pavers (24” square, for example) contribute to a modern feel. The look is simple and elegant, no matter the finishes you choose. Some people love the look of naturalistic, textured pavers, while others prefer something that doesn’t try to be anything other than modern and manmade; in fact, some pavers embrace this look.
Fun shapes such as hexagonal pavers are trending right now. If you just love the honeycomb look and are worried that it will fall out of favor in a few years, be sure to choose colors that stand the test of time, such as granite-look hex pavers, along with a complementary jointing sand that won’t create a visually busy space. The look will be subtle and elegant, yet with a touch of whimsy.
Plank-style pavers with a stone or wood-look finish are also trending. These types of pavers pair well with both rustic and modern homes, and can offer a visual complement to brick-sided homes.
Linear panels that come in random bundles of various lengths and finishes create an eye-catching space under your pavilion.
Mixing pavers is a design technique that helps create a defined space when your pavilion is part of a patio or pool deck. You could use different pavers to create an outdoor “area rug” under the pavilion. For example, you could use the same patio pavers as the main field of the patio, at a 45-degree angle under the pavilion to create a subtle definition of space. Or, you could use a completely different style of paver to achieve a bolder contrast, for example a brick “area rug” set under the patio to provide contrast to a bluestone patio.
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