A paver walkway or patio can add an attractive touch to your landscape and create a warm welcome for your guests. You can experiment with various paver styles, shapes and colors.

Here are tips to keep in mind when choosing paver shapes and patterns:

• For structures with straight lines and little ornamentation, pavers with interesting shapes installed in a simple geometric pattern work nicely.
• For ornate Victorian-style houses, repeated curves of arched windows and doors can be echoed through the design of curved edges.
• For rectangular, colonial styles, repeat the shape by using brick-shaped pavers.
• The patterns you choose will help create the unique look you’re after. Narrow spaces like paths and alleys can be designed to appear wider simply by laying the pavers on a diagonal or in rows running across the area.
• Wide spaces can seem narrower simply by running rectangular pavers the length of the area. Large expanses require greater visual interest and provide an opportunity to let your imagination run free.