The front porch is like the face or clothes of your house – it speaks volumes of the homeowner. Do you care enough about your home to make its “face” neat and welcoming? We bet you are.
Why settle for plain concrete or asphalt when long-lasting pavers will help you create the desired image of your front yard?
The pavers don’t crack, they resist the powers of nature, and they are made of materials you can trust.
A front porch can complement the overall look of the house in an exquisite and elegant way or create a bold and showy view. Anyway, keep in mind that the front side of your place reflects your personality. People judge by first impressions, remember?
We understand if you decide to go with our interlocking services for your front porch renovation. Check out the tons of interlocking pavers benefits to confirm that you made the right decision. Some of them:
- A bunch of different laying patterns;
- Wide range of colours;
- Maintenance-free;
- Non-slip;
- Laid in areas with a lot of traffic;
- Absolutely great-looking and worth the investment.
Find top front porch interlocking ideas that will suit your taste and make your neighbours jealous.
Paving Materials for Front Porch Interlocking Ideas
Lost, indecisive, and confused about how to start refreshing your front porch? We understand it all. Among the sustainable materials with a non-slip surface, we suggest concrete, natural stone, or brick.
Concrete
Concrete pavers are four times stronger than poured concrete, and they are good in extreme weather conditions. Versatile in design, concrete pavers are the number one choice of homeowners.
Natural stone
Contrary to what most people believe, natural stone varies in colour and size. Add natural stone steps for your house. This solution will immediately highlight the spectacular view of your front yard. These pavers will never let you down on the path of conceiving the most daring plans.
Brick
Brick pavers are a smart and practical solution, as they look aesthetic and eye-catching, and you can rely on them to deal with high physical pressure and a cold climate. The last factor is undoubtedly vital to make durable stonework in the harsh Cnadian climate.
Recognizing the importance of beauty and eco-friendliness, a number of homeowners go after natural materials. Brick pavers are made of clay, the deposits of which are mined in most provinces in Canada.
Colours and design
The design of the tiles, stone or bricks can complement the house, or, alternatively, be in contradictory colours. Spill your fantasy outside transforming your front porch.
Catch attention with front porch interlocking colours
With these front porch interlocking ideas, you can decide what is best for your home. Let’s see what we can make with all the possible shades:
- Combine grey and light shades to get a calm and delicate look of the front yard;
- Use one or two sunny or fiery shades on the grey or light background to accent the lines;
- The brown and reddish add a natural touch;
- Brown plus yellow look great, especially if this combination matches the walls or borders;
- Do you want to make something really striking? Combine dark and light in versatile designs;
- Keep up with colourful trends and lay gradient pavers.
Bonus points if the pavers on the front porch can match the decoration of the house, but there is always a space for astounding ideas. Choose classic, rustic, or modern styles. Your front porch design could be a refreshing breeze on a hot day.
The choice of pattern for the front porch interlocking ideas
Let your design enhance the surrounding setting. We draw inspiration from every peculiar exterior. You can go for symmetrical patterns and classic Hellenic style, taking the usual rectangular pavers, or choose an asymmetrical design with zigzag or diagonal patterns.
Octagonal pavers seem great for creating eye-catching views and a sophisticated approach, and the pavers with waved lines will suit the taste of those who love the touch of softness and exquisiteness.
Here are the top decisions for the front porch:
- Are you a big minimalist buff? The stack bond paver pattern is right for you. This pattern is very organised and full of simple and delicate lines;
- The herringbone pattern draws its name from its resemblance to the bones of a herring fish. It will not shift due to the well-planned angle of each paver;
- Is there something more classic than a cobblestone pattern? This solution has a light and casual air. Natural stone is a perfect choice for this mediaeval design. You can make it fresh and trendy by blending various shades;
- When laying the basketweave pattern or parquet, we interchange the vertical and horizontal positions of each of the two pavers. The pattern is made of duplicating rows;
- The running bond pattern reminds us of the time-honoured brickwork, however, don’t be confused that it’s old-fashioned. In fact, this pattern is timeless.
- Circle patterns are versatile and can serve to increase the attractiveness of some areas. We lay out circle and half-circle patterns, playing with hues and textures to get the most splendid look that your patio definitely deserves. You may also adore fan patterns that resemble arche;
- If you are a lover of more complicated decisions, then take a glimpse of the pinwheel pattern. With this design, you can get really creative. Combine various materials, and emphasise some points of your exterior;
- Mosaic and irregular patterns are detail-oriented and require planning and preliminary sketches.
Whatever patterns and colours you have preferred, make sure that the final decision reflects your personality, and you will be pleased with it for many years to come.
Summary
There is a saying: An Englishman’s house is his castle. We say: a Toronto’s house is a castle for its homeowner as well, and we love to have it cozy and warm, with a welcoming entrance that meets you after work or eagerly invites the guests in.
You may worry about the design details, but the work always goes without hassle with our Avanti Landscaping team.
Don’t bother with spiralling costs. After all, all decisions will stick to your budget. Thus the final result will still have a fantastic look. We combine materials for the most stunning and cost-effective results.
Consequently, laying paving stones is a win-win decision, as you get a unique and money-saving solution in the long run. Go bold with any images in your head; the rich choice of stones and possible pattern designs, plus the expert hands of our crew, will make that picture real.
Markedly, those admiring looks of your neighbours undoubtedly belong to your front porch.
