First impressions are always important. To be sure your house makes a good one you will need to have a well designed front entrance and faade. Installing a new driveway is an easy way to update the curb appeal of your home. No matter if you have a long drive or a compact car park, this home improvement project has a big impact on the impression your home makes.

The design of your new driveway depends on the size, the style of your home and the scope of your budget. From cheap driveways to expensive ones, the material and style that you choose will determine the budget. And each style has advantages and disadvantages that you will need to consider.

Block paving is a popular option that will give your driveway a clean modern look. Choose from a variety of patterns and colours to match the exterior of your home. Create an old world cobblestone look or choose a fresh herringbone pattern with rectangular blocks. Mix and match colours or opt for a monochromatic scheme. This style of driveway allows for a wide variety of design options.

Remember that a block paved driveway will usually have a sharp sand base and will also require edging. Whether you opt for kerbing, pre-cast edging or simply a soldier row of blocks, no block paved driveway is complete without a row of edging. Ask your driveway tradesman to go over all of the edging options and help you choose the best solution.

The benefit of block paved driveways is the ability to match your homes exterior. You can also combine your drive with a block paved pathway to the garden or create a paved area at the front entrance to tie in with your driveway. It is a dressy option that will truly create gorgeous curb appeal for your home. A tarmac driveway is an inexpensive option that provides a smooth, durable surface. Used for approximately 60 percent of the roads in the UK, tarmac is a good choice for your home and with todays customized options you can create a unique driveway.

Tarmac is generally quicker to install than block paving or concrete and when done by a professional tradesman, tarmac will last for years. Now available in red and combined with block paving edges and pathways, tarmac driveways can be dressy and attractive as well. Affordable and appealing, many homeowners add value and beauty to their home with a new driveway done in tarmac. Whichever option you choose new driveways are an excellent way to clean up your homes exterior. A newly finished driveway can also help when selling your property, boosting curb appeal and creating a great first impression.