| Professional landscape designers or architects have | | | | for attention with the structure. |
| methods for choosing the best brick paver design to | | | | - In keeping with this idea, for brick homes or |
| harmonize with the surrounding area of your | | | | buildings, the use of pavers lighter than the brick is |
| property and structure. | | | | recommended or the use of some kind of |
| Brick pavers are used around swimming pools and as | | | | cobblestone. |
| pathways through landscaped gardens, and well as | | | | Brick paving has been used for hundreds of years for |
| areas with vehicular traffic. Landscape architects | | | | sidewalks, patios, and plazas, among other areas. |
| consider brick pavers to be a flexible pavement | | | | Brick paving is flexible since it is compacted with |
| because of the methods and materials used to install | | | | layers of aggregate. As the pavers compact with |
| them. It is further considered to be a flexible | | | | use, the end result is an interlock, which holds the |
| pavement because it can be used in so many | | | | pavers in place. This brick interlock is very stable over |
| structural and design oriented environments. | | | | time, which is evidenced by the pavers installed |
| Color combinations and blended paver colors can be | | | | hundreds of years ago that are still in good form and |
| used to heighten the aesthetic results of a paver | | | | with us today. |
| installation. | | | | As a landscape designer's vehicle, brick has aesthetic |
| Here are some design considerations: | | | | appeal that exudes both elegance and warmth. You |
| - Pavers come in different textures. Using | | | | can choose to install a popular pattern such as |
| combinations can add visual interest and give the | | | | running bond, herringbone, basket weave, and there |
| paver installation a very custom look. | | | | are many other ornate patterns. |
| - Wood or stone structures complimented by brick | | | | To select the most appropriate design and material |
| pavers will add an overall warm atmosphere. | | | | for your property and structure your brick paver |
| - Generally, it is best to use pavers one to two | | | | layout will require careful planning. |
| shades lighter than the structure to avoid competition | | | | |