Grayer and wetter weather shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying an aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. Hardscaping is the key to elevating your backyard or patio area so it looks good all year round. As with any outdoor space, weather and plant life are impactful. So, whether you’re an architect, landscape designer, or homeowner, choosing the suitable material and style of paver …
Checkerboard Floors: Pavers With An Old-World Feel And a Modern Twist
When it comes to floor design, nothing seems to be more on-trend at the moment than checkerboard concrete pavers. In architectural and design magazines, showcases from our clients, and in future projects, the checkerboard floor paver is clearly all the vogue at the moment. Choosing the right arrangement for your flooring is essential, whether indoors or outdoors. Flooring draws a …
What’s In The Box? New Look Sample Kit Packaging Review
So, you’ve heard about our handcrafted concrete pavers and are thinking of using them for your next flooring or outdoor hardscaping project. Before ordering them, you might want a better idea of their unique colors, textures, and what they will look like in your or your client’s new home. Did you know you could order one of our recently revamped …
Top Interior Design Trends for 2022 and Beyond
In 2020, we learned just how vital the setup of our homes is — not just for practical reasons but also for the impact our pre-pandemic interior design choices had on our mood. With everyone spending much more time at home and safely indoors, many rooms became dual-purpose (we all worked from the dinner table more often than we would …
Interior Home Design Inspo: Color Matching Floors, Walls & Decor
Essential to defining the aesthetic of any space is the color choices you make to match the interior and exterior walls with floors and decor. Careful color-matching can help create a seamless and cohesive look for indoor and outdoor spaces alike. This blog looks at color palette trends inspiring the interior design and architecture industries of late, sparked by seasonal …
How to Style Your Modern Farmhouse with Handcrafted Concrete Pavers
You can hardly thumb through an interior design magazine nowadays without spotting references to and examples of what appears to be one of the latest trends in home design – the “modern farmhouse.” A fascinating and eclectic blend of vintage and contemporary, today’s modern farmhouse is a far cry from the rustic and modest homestead that the word “farmhouse” implies. …
Thoughtful Paving Design for High-End Multi-Family Developments
The luxury housing market has shifted interest from massive single-family homes toward high-end multi-family developments in recent years. Between the increasing scarcity of existing homes and the rising land and materials costs, discerning Americans find that their dollars are better spent in luxury units with high-end finishes and abundant amenities. Previously, the trend has been toward luxury high-rises in major …
17 Hardscape Design Ideas and Tips
Beyond the decisions about trees, shrubs, lawns, plants, and greenery, your hardscaping choices are among the most critical aspects of your landscape design. Hardscapes not only add structure, efficiency, and flow to your outdoor spaces, they also can greatly enhance curb appeal while increasing equity. Let’s explore some of the benefits of well-designed hardscaping, look at some of the most …
Concrete Paver Driveway Design Guide
Concrete paver driveways are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, driveway contractors, and landscape designers looking for an elegant alternative to asphalt or concrete slab driveways. Concrete driveway pavers come in a wider range of colors, sizes, and shapes, giving you a much broader design palette from which to choose. Meanwhile, other paving materials offer limitations on design and …