Outdoor Living

10 Creative Paver Landscaping Ideas

10 Creative Paver Landscaping Ideas 1440 754 South Alabama Brick

As winter approaches, many homeowners look at their outdoor spaces with a fresh perspective. If you are wondering how to enhance yours, these 10 creative paver landscaping ideas can transform your outdoor areas into beautiful and functional landscapes.

Create a patterned pathway.

Varying shapes and colors of concrete and clay pavers can add visual interest to your landscape. Consider laying pavers in intricate patterns such as herringbone or circular designs. This can lead guests through your garden, creating a delightful journey.

Integrate greenery.

Incorporate greenery to soften the hard surfaces of concrete and clay pavers. Planting low-maintenance ground cover plants or colorful flowers between the pavers can create a beautiful contrast and an inviting atmosphere.

Mix and match.

Select various types of pavers to add interesting visuals to your yard. Mix brick pavers with larger concrete pavers for a classic design. Add natural stone with concrete for a balanced, organic feel. Embrace patterns and different textures when you work with Capital Brick to create unique and custom outdoor features.

Combine pavers with outdoor lighting.

Enhancing your paver pathways with outdoor lighting can add both safety and ambiance. Use solar-powered lights or LED strips along the edges of your paver walkways to illuminate the space beautifully in the evenings and at night.

Create borders or designated areas.

Define areas of your yard with a paver border. Use pavers to frame areas of your yard, including flower beds, gardens and sitting areas. Create an organized and clean appearance with paver borders.

Add depth with colors and textures.

Consider various colors and finishes to create depth. For instance, depending on their use, dark tones can make a room feel larger, smaller, wider, narrower, taller or shorter. To simplify, the intensity of the color tone determines the effect, allowing homeowners to choose options to match their mood, from creative to cozy.

Light colors are airy and make a space feel larger, creating inviting comfort.

Build a retaining wall.

One of the creative paver landscaping ideas that often gets overlooked is a retaining wall. But a retaining wall can be an eye-catching feature in your yard and serve a practical purpose. They help prevent soil erosion and manage slopes, for instance.

Complement your home’s overall design with pavers. Natural stone and concrete pavers are ideal for sturdy and appealing retaining walls.

Upgrade your pool area with pavers.

Complete your pool area with the clean and polished look of large concrete pavers with a smooth finish. Modernize the space with an interlocking geometric pattern for elegance a minimalist will appreciate. Pavers can also frame manicured landscaping around the pool to make it stand out.

Construct a patio.

A paver patio adds a versatile space to any home. It offers a sturdy surface for outdoor activities and furnishings. Varying levels could lead to specific sections, including sitting areas, dining spaces or an outdoor kitchen.

For a smooth transition from inside your home to the outside, use patio pavers that complement the exterior of your house. Integrate patterns into your paver patio, such as basket weave or herringbone.

Add warmth with a fire pit.

It’s the perfect time of year to add a cozy gathering spot in your yard with a firepit framed in pavers. With so many sizes, styles and colors, the possibilities are endless.

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The exciting news is Capital Brick can bring these and more creative paver landscaping ideas to fruition! Explore our concrete and clay pavers and scroll for paver patterns and additional information. Contact us to enhance your living spaces. Read our blogs for more home design ideas showcasing brick, stone and pavers.

Tremron Stonegate Oak Run outdoor kitchen

Custom Convenience of Outdoor Kitchens

Custom Convenience of Outdoor Kitchens 2048 1536 South Alabama Brick
Tremron Stonegate Oak Run outdoor kitchen

Tremron Stonegate Oak Run

Outdoor cooking is no longer limited to a basic grill & bag of charcoal. Americans have taken backyard cooking and dining to a whole new level. Outdoor kitchens are becoming increasingly functional and more elaborate with cooking islands, pizza ovens, refrigerators and even the kitchen sink.

Hungry homeowners are looking beyond the grill & smoker, desiring full outdoor kitchens with features that add convenience and luxury such as counter space, trash bins, ice chests, & cabinetry. Outdoor spaces are becoming more organized, reducing trips back & forth into the house & indoor kitchen.

Wall blocks come in a variety of sizes, styles & colors that coordinate perfectly with pavers & wood accents. Most offer such versatility they can be installed to create a custom outdoor space.

As pictured below, the most common additions to today’s outdoor kitchens are counter space/work space with sinks, built-in grill stations,  stove top burners, as well as space for a ceramic grill or charcoal smoker.

Another growing trend is the incorporation of warming features into outdoor spaces.  Products that lend physical and ambient warmth are in high demand, such as fireplaces & fire pits.

Fire features provide heat and light, allowing you to use your deck later into the evening and into the year, while creating an inviting atmosphere. Great focal points, fire pits and fireplaces also provide natural gathering spots for conversation & of course, s’mores!

 

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Tremron Stonegate Oak Run outdoor fireplace

Beautiful Backyards Start Here

Beautiful Backyards Start Here 2048 1536 South Alabama Brick

Extend the life of your outdoor living space by adding extra seasons & a spectacular focal point with the addition of an outdoor kitchen. Whether you are looking to simply add a stone surround to your existing grill area or desire an outdoor living area complete with pavers, benches, fireplaces & more, we can help you create a custom environment beyond your imagination.

Pavers – Upgrade your current patio or expand square footage with your choice of brick, clay or concrete pavers. Our wide selection of pavers offers allows you to customize your outdoor flooring by choosing the perfect color, texture, size, shape, pattern & thickness for your project.

Wall Blocks – Create fire pits, benches, seating walls, columns, raised planters and even complete outdoor kitchens using wall blocks that coordinate & compliment your new pavers or existing materials. Available in different shapes, colors & sizes, the simplicity & flexibility of our wall block offer a variety of installation options.

Thin Veneer Stone – Enhance your current outdoor features by adding thin veneer stone to create a sense of luxury and a space that will be the envy of your neighborhood. With our seemingly endless selection of cultured and natural stone, let us help you find the perfect color, shape, & cut for your design.

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A Santa Ready Backyard!

A Santa Ready Backyard! 3000 2250 South Alabama Brick

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bundle up & head outside with friends and family!  Tremron’s Stonehurst Sierra pavers provide a beautiful backdrop for this outdoor space ready for Santa. The Stonegate Sierra Outdoor kitchen & columns are a perfect match to tie the space together.  Gather ’round the Munich Sierra fire pit with family & friends for caroling and memories to last a lifetime.

It’s not too late to deck the (outdoor) halls! Give us a call today!

Fire Pit Season is Here!

Fire Pit Season is Here! 933 624 South Alabama Brick

Fire Pit Season is here! Let us help you get the most out of YOUR backyard space. This time of year, nothing is more inviting than a cozy outdoor fire. Don’t waste your time on-line searching “DIY Fire Pit Ideas” – we can help you find the DIY perfect kit for your space & needs. Unfortunately, “easy” DIY ideas can lead the well-intentioned homeowner down a path to frustration and disappointment. Short cuts are not the way to go when working with fire and grilling.  We have safe, beginner-level fire pit kits that will enable you to enjoy a professional looking, durable fire pit with friends & family by the end of the day.

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Better With Brick Chips

Better With Brick Chips 750 499 South Alabama Brick

 

Long-lasting, colorfast crushed brick chips are perfect for use in low-maintenance landscaping. Use with a heavy-grade landscape fabric to keep brick from sinking into soil and to help prevent weeds. An excellent way to add interest to your landscape, while saving you time & money, brick chips are 100% recycled material, with excellent durability.

 

Advantages of Brick Chips

  • Install once
  • Saves money – no need to replace it yearly
  • Save time and labor yearly
  • Protect the environment – no need to use chemical grass and weed sprays
  • Retains moisture in the ground
  • Won’t attract bugs or termites  

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Tis the Season…

Tis the Season… 750 499 South Alabama Brick

It’s that time of year… The temperatures are dropping and company is coming to celebrate the upcoming holiday season! Stop by one of our 6 locations across south central Alabama and the Florida panhandle and let us help you design your ideal outdoor living space. Our complete line of professionally installed and DIY (Do It Yourself) outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, gathering grills, wood boxes & much more allows you to create a custom space perfect for your home.

Warm Up to Outdoor Living Trends

Warm Up to Outdoor Living Trends 750 499 South Alabama Brick

With the arrival of fall, move your living room outside for a setting that is sure to impress. Let us help you transform your back yard into a warm wonderland with an outdoor space, designed especially for your family. Today’s outdoor fireplaces are available in all varieties & sizes, from Do-It-Yourself fire pits to complete custom outdoor kitchens.

These magnificent backyard additions not only add warmth, beauty & function to an outdoor space, they also add value. An outdoor fireplace adds an average of $3500 to a home’s value, according to the NAHB. Due to their elegant flair and value, outdoor living spaces are one of the most sought after features in luxury homes.

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Capital Brick Christmas

Capital Brick Christmas 878 960 South Alabama Brick

It’s beginning to look a lot alike Christmas around Capital Brick. Snowflake the Elf has joined us and is spreading Christmas cheer throughout the office, showroom, and warehouse. We have bunches of ideas for the hard-to-buy-for gift recipient on your list. So when you are checking your list, be sure to stop by our showroom. We have a great selection of outdoor fireplaces, DIY outdoor living – fireplaces, fire pits, water features, grills, pizza ovens & more!