Table of contents
- Style
- Colours
- Shapes and formats
- Thickness of the cubes
- Most popular questions and answers
- What aspects need to be taken into account when designing paving with different types of pavers?
- Is it possible to combine paving blocks of different colours?
- What are the recommendations for choosing cube shapes and formats?
- How do you ensure a uniform thickness of paving blocks?
- Does combining different types of cubes require specialist knowledge?
The market offer of paving blocks is very wide. We can choose from a multitude of shapes, textures, colours and sizes. In order to add variety to our space, to give it an interesting, individual look, we can build a surface consisting of different types of paving blocks.
However, combining a variety of materials is a major challenge. The simplest solution is to use the services of a designer or landscape architect. However, if you would like to create your own concept for the surface of your property, you should have a sense of aesthetics and knowledge about paving stones, their characteristics and properties. We have prepared a handful of useful tips to help you design a diverse, yet visually appealing and functional space. So what should we pay attention to?
Style
The lines of paving blocks are designed to suit specific architectural styles. So we have products dedicated to modern, classic, rustic or idyllic buildings. When combining different types of paving blocks, it is advisable to keep them in a uniform style, at the same time matching the whole property, i.e. the body of the buildings, facade, woodwork, fencing and other elements of the property.
- In the offer of ABW Superbruk we have collections of paving blocks with a universal character. By matching them with a characteristic complementary product, we can successfully use them in many styles. - says Magdalena Węgrzynowska, Creative Director ABW Superbruk - Large-format VIP Slabs are such a product. These are large, elegant concrete slabs with a design reminiscent of natural stone. If we combine them with modern Noble Washed Pavers, we will obtain a surface ideally suited to modernist-style construction. Their use in combination with aged tiles from the Old Town line gives us a perfect composition in a rustic style. - Magdalena Węgrzynowska concludes.
Colours
The palette of available shades of paving blocks is very wide. However, when combining different paving blocks on the same surface, the colour variety should not be exaggerated. It is always a good idea to combine products of the same colour but of different intensity - e.g. grey, grey and graphite or cream, beige and brown. This always guarantees an elegant and coherent composition. If we have chosen a paving block of non-uniform colours, with a graphic combining several colours (the so-called melange), it is good to complement it with smooth cubes in the colour corresponding to one of the mixed colours. An interesting idea, although suitable rather for courageous people, is the use of strong contrasts, such as the combination of white with black, light grey with graphite or beige with dark brown.
Shapes and formats
The clever use of different shapes and sizes of paving blocks on one surface adds lightness and interest to the surface. A frequent and proven method is the use of larger cubes for large surfaces, e.g. driveways, wide paths or terraces, and small elements for their finishing on the edges or for separating passageways. The use of small trapezoidal-shaped paving blocks allows the creation of rounded shapes, such as arches or circular flowerbeds.
Thickness of the cubes
It is important that the paving designed by us is uniformly smooth. This translates into its functionality and safety of use. The paving blocks available on the market can vary in thickness. They typically range from 4 to 8 cm. The differences in thickness of the different products should be taken into account when designing and constructing a paving surface in order to avoid unwanted level differences on the plane.
Most popular questions and answers
What aspects need to be taken into account when designing paving with different types of pavers?
When designing paving, it is worth paying attention to the style, colours, shapes, formats and thickness of the pavers to ensure aesthetics and functionality.
Is it possible to combine paving blocks of different colours?
Yes, but avoid exaggerated colour variety; it is best to combine products of similar colour or use strong contrasts for bolder designs.
What are the recommendations for choosing cube shapes and formats?
Thoughtful use of a variety of cube shapes and sizes is recommended, e.g. larger cubes for building planes and small pieces for finishing borders.
How do you ensure a uniform thickness of paving blocks?
Differences in block thicknesses should be taken into account when designing and constructing the pavement to avoid level differences.
Does combining different types of cubes require specialist knowledge?
Although combining different types of paving stones can be a challenge, with the right knowledge and sense of aesthetics, you can design an attractive surface yourself.