What colour paver to suit natural river gravel.
Originally I was thinking lighter cream colour, but I'm now thinking something that will blend in with the gravel will be better. I think there's already too much creaminess with the shed, water tank and bricks, and I don't want to introduce another cream tone.
This is the area, the grass and old gravel it coming out, and pavers laid as steppers right down to the shed doors:
This is an example of the gravel, generally dirty but I'm going to wash it all prior to laying it down (yes, I am a bit nuts):
And the colour I'm thinking, maybe a shade or two lighter:
Cheers :)
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mrshortin
7 years ago
Vy
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI'd go grey river pebbles we had it at our old place . We also had those blue stone pavers as well and they did go well together .
C R
7 years ago
annb1997
7 years ago
John Henson
7 years agoC R
7 years agoJo
7 years agoHi. I have just laid travertine 30mm pavers. They are not cheap but I absolutely love them. They were also much cooler than grey concrete pavers. My builder used basic river stones to cover the drain and it looks great. Pavers are the greyish ones and not the beige travertine, but the beige would also go well. It is raining here so all looks darker. Good luck!
Swa Neee
7 years agohave you considered rammed earth pavers? you can google a utube vid (rammed earth pavers) on how to make. Here is an example in a colour that may suit your river stones
Gallifrey
7 years agoWe used large natural concrete pavers. Look great and cheaper. Photos below, one is next to a beat of natural river gravel. Only downside is that they are really heavy!
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