With garden projects underway, your garden has the potential to become a much-loved extension of your home, whether it is a quiet spot for your morning coffee or a welcoming area to invite friends and family. No matter the type, size, or style of garden you have, this post will guide you through our outdoor paving options we can provide and how they can be used to enhance your next garden project.
Timeless Natural Stone Paving
Natural Stone is a material that has been used for centuries across the world. The beauty of natural stone pavers is the variety of colours, finishes and unique characteristics – offering something for every garden paving project. As direct importers since 1995, we have dedicated much of our time sourcing the most beautiful natural stone paving slabs for your outdoor space. If you are thinking of a classic limestone paving option, then look no further than the Dijon tumbled limestone. This softly tumbled, honey-toned natural stone tile features a subtly rustic look that suits both contemporary and traditional gardens and is available in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses to suit both internal and garden paving.
Tumbled Effect Porcelain Paving
Porcelain paving featuring a tumbled effect edge are an increasingly popular choice, especially for those who are wanting a maintenance free paving but still love the look of natural stone! If you are looking for rustic charm, then we would recommend the Alnwick Beige stone effect porcelain or Chastleton Ivory stone effect porcelain. Alnwick Beige offers warm tones with variation from tile to tile and authentic details that will emulate a country-style feel to your garden. The Chastleton Ivory features a beautiful ivory white paver with tumbled edging and stone effect detailing throughout the tile to give a truly authentic look. Tumbled effect pavers are extremely hard wearing and durable, making them the perfect porcelain option to add a touch of rustic charm to your outdoor space.
Tile Ideas for Indoor-Outdoor Paving
For homes that have bi-folds or French doors opening onto the garden, a popular trend is matching indoor and outdoor tiles. This extends the flow of your beautiful natural stone or porcelain tile flooring out to your garden, creating the seamless transition many people love.
The Dorchester Aged White is an elegant and authentic stone effect porcelain option that is available as both an indoor tile and as garden tiles, allowing for an uninterrupted transition from indoors to outdoors. The soft, ivory tones and tumbled effect edges complement many country homes, and the durable porcelain finish features an R11 rated anti-slip coating on the outdoor version for use in all weathers.
If you are thinking of a classic limestone paving option that can be laid inside to out, then look no further than the Tuscany seasoned. This textured honey toned stone, features subtle tonal variation as well as rich fossilisation resulting in a characterful and forgiving outdoor limestone tile. This paver emulates a true rustic feel, which works perfectly across country-style interior spaces and garden paving alike.
Pathway Tile Ideas
If you are planning a garden pathway, the key is choosing outdoor tiles that are both versatile and low maintenance. These areas sometimes form the main walkway from house to garden or to create a natural flow between paving areas.
Traditional stone cobbles remain a timeless choice for garden pathways. Admired for their small size and durable, hardy surface they are especially well suited for long lasting pathways. This project using Clermont Gris aged tumbled cobbles features an intricately designed pathway leading away from an elegant gateway, with the cobble format allowing for this unique pattern.
For a unique laying pattern that adds a touch of elegance to any pathway, why not try a herringbone cobble, available in many of our popular natural limestones such as the Dijon tumbled herringbone cobbles. These can be laid as a classic herringbone pattern or as a regular ‘brick’ bond, and their thickness also means they are suitable for driveways.
Step and Coping Stone Ideas
Many garden projects now extend beyond the traditional paving area and are opting for additional features. Swimming pools, steps and wall copings are all popular considerations when planning an outdoor renovation.
This outdoor pool featuring Versailles softly aged limestone pavers shows how our pre-made bullnosed coping stones can be laid to ensure the pool surround matches perfectly with the other areas of paving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best outdoor paving?
The best outdoor paving depends on your personal style and maintenance preferences. Natural stone paving offers a timeless feel with unique variation in each tile, ideal for characterful gardens. For a low-maintenance option that still captures the charm of stone, porcelain paving is a beautiful choice. It’s durable, weather-resistant, and available in a range of styles to suit any garden. For further advice, read our guide on the best pavers for patios.
What can I put down instead of slabs?
For alternatives to traditional paving, cobbles are a perfect option for creating pathways and patio areas. They can help you achieve a characterful garden while keeping installation and upkeep minimal.
What is the cheapest form of paving?
If you are looking for paving that will stand the test of time, natural stone is an investment that will age beautifully while retaining its natural character. Smaller formats of natural stone tiles or outdoor porcelain tiles are also excellent choices, offering lower maintenance and long-term durability.
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We hope this post has been helpful in gathering your own outdoor paving ideas. We recommend a visit to one of our UK showrooms to see our tiles on display and please do not hesitate to contact us for advice on your outdoor project. If you’re looking for further inspiration, read our post on patio flooring trends or learn more on how to clean natural stone paving.
