Driveway Shapes
Driveway Ideas
When it comes to installing a driveway or even renovating an existing one, it can be a difficult process to decide what you want. A driveway serves as the gateway to your home, so you want it to be something that captures the attention of the neighborhood and completes your home. We have compiled a list of some popular driveway ideas to help you in finding the perfect driveway.
Driveway Shapes
Straight
L-Shape
Semi-Circular
S-Shape
Circular
Curved
Y-Shape
Wide
Which Shape is Best?
When it comes to a driveway project, there are some factors that need to be considered before you decide which shape you should go with. You must think about your future needs, your children, all the vehicles you plan on having, etc. Each shape has its own set of advantages that we will go over in this page.
Straight Driveway
Most common shape for driveways, especially for homes that are close to the street. Pairs well with any type of home. If you are short on space, a straight driveway might be your best option.
Why get a straight driveway?
If you are someone that has limited space, wants something simple but functional, and in need of something more affordable, then a straight driveway is for you. There is a reason it is the most common design for homeowners. Its clean, professional, and pairs well with any type of home. It will fit within your budget and accommodate you and your families lifestyle.
Advantages of Straight Driveways
Take up the least amount of space
Budget friendly
Works well with any style home
Convenient parking, and easy backing out
Semi-Circular Driveway
You look at it from a birds eye view and you can tell why this is a popular shape for a driveway. It connects from two different ends and makes for a more convenient process of coming home and leaving for the homeowner and their guests.
Why get a Semi-Circular driveway?
This driveway design is best for those that have limited space, but want to optimize that space with style and elegance. Semi-circular driveways add curb appeal to your home that the neighborhood will notice as well as providing more space for parking, flow of traffic, and making your home easily accessible.
Advantages of Semi-Circular driveways
Not forced to back in or out
Easier traffic flow
Provide more space than traditional driveways
Elegant and stylish
Circular Driveway
When discussing this shape of driveway, you are entering into a world of luxury. This driveway design is eye-popping, upscale, and provides for a dramatic entrance for homeowners and their guests.
Why get a Circular driveway?
This design is for homeowners that have space in the yard as well as their budget. If you want to have an experience every time you pull in and out of your driveway then a circular driveway will be perfect. It adds functionality, luxury, and mass curb appeal.
Advantages of Circular driveways
Increased available parking space
Use center for beautiful landscapes
Easy traffic flow
Allows for two points of entry to your home
Boost curb appeal
Y-Shape Driveway
A design that allows multiple entrances to each side of your home. It paves one section to a garage or what ever you desire, and the other toward the entryway of your home.
Why get a Y-shaped driveway?
Y shaped driveways can be a great choice for homeowners that have a separate garage or a shed that is not attached to the house. It will provide easy access to multiple points of your property.
Advantages of Y-shaped driveways
Create a path to the backyard if needed
Provide more parking space
One end can be used for recreational activities
Can park close to garage or entrance
L-Shape Driveway
This is a design that creates an entrance to your home and garage without taking up too much space. Vehicles do not have to be parked on top of each other and it leaves space available for landscapes.
Why get a L-shaped driveway?
L shaped driveways are for homeowners that want a budget friendly option that provides more capacity for parking than a traditional straight driveway without taking up too much space.
Advantages of L-shaped driveways
More parking space
Can leave your driveway narrow
More room for landscaping
Customized driveway to fit your needs
S-Shape Driveway
This design offers a practical and safe option allowing you to build on an incline or downslope. Creates a slow entrance to your home ensuring safety and adds a stunning approach to your property.
Why get a S-shaped driveway?
This design is for homeowners that have a good amount of space and prefer a sloping entrance to their property. Provides beautiful aesthetics and adds safety. This design is perfect for a setting back off the road that meanders around landscapes or trees in front of your home.
Advantages of S-shaped driveways
Beautiful aesthetics
Slows vehicles down
Greater safety for driving on hills
Can be paved around trees or landscapes you don't want removed
Curved Driveway
This driveway design is simply a curved path to an entrance of your home. It can be a garage or back door. They are stunning to behold and offer a unique expression of style to your property.
Why get a Curved driveway?
This is beneficial for homeowners that live on a narrow street and don't want a sharp turn entry onto their property. Its also good for having landscapes on either side if you have more space in your yard.
Advantages of Curved driveways
Gorgeous and dramatic
Opportunity for landscaping
Can add more parking space
Wide Driveway
This design is a driveway that is wider than a traditional straight driveway to provide more space.
Why get a Wide driveway?
This design is for homeowners that have bigger vehicles, want to add a recreational activity to their entryway, or you just want more space for parking.
Advantages of Wide driveways
Space for recreational activity
Room for large vehicles
Adds more parking space
Custom Driveway
There may be a driveway design you like that we have not mentioned, or you might be looking for a design that is a combination of the ones we have. If so, reach out to us and we will try and facilitate. Each of the projects we work on comes with our Satterfield Concrete Guarantee
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