Interlocking Stone Patterns and Designs: 7 Ideas to Boost Your Business’ Curb Appeal

Landscaping is more than just about using the natural elements in the vicinity of your commercial business. It’s also more than simply incorporating flowers, planters, and bushes in cute or bold designs.

In addition to the above, landscaping incorporates structures such as walls, gazebos, and paving. These items fall under the term “hardscaping”, and can boost your curb appeal and property value.

To give your business’s curb appeal a boost with a stunning focal point, consider moving away from plants and green spaces, and instead look downward. The floor or path you are standing on could be jazzed up and made one of the most outstanding features your clients notice.

What are interlocking stones?

Interlocking stones are typically concrete-based, which gives them very unique properties. Fully customizable in size, shape, and colour, you can create intricate designs or stay sleek and modern with a contemporary layout.

Since they lock together, these stones are faster to install and environmentally sound. They do not require the use of harsh chemicals when laid. As they lock together in place and settle over a foundation of sand, they form a natural filter for rainwater and prevent weed growth.

Interlocking stones are extremely low-maintenance. So, once installed, they require very little in terms of keeping them looking fresh and new. The occasional once-over with a pressure washer is all that’s needed to keep them clean.

Budget-friendly and yet visually appealing, interlocking stones are taking the commercial curbside appeal to new heights.

1. The basket weave

This is a common sight in most paved areas. Blocks of two stones laid one way and blocks of two stones laid another way form a wave-like appearance. Providing a very traditional look and feel to a space, this design could be considered the original layout.

Most weaves are a standard grey, two shades of grey, or even a rust colour. As the stones are customizable, you can choose this pattern for the layout, but then change up the colours so that they reflect your brand more and venture away from the traditional.

2. Herringbone

Resembling fish scales, these stones, typically rectangles or parallelograms, are laid out in diagonal lines to form the herringbone pattern. Almost as common as the basket weave, they are typically found in shorter walkways, as they make them look longer and more sleek.

Also found in roadways and flooring, this style is sleek and contemporary and can be customized with colour.

3. Running bond

This is one of the simplest designs, with blocks laid out in straight lines. While the blocks can be cut to different lengths to break up the monotony of the pattern, this layout is fast to install as it is a very basic design.

This doesn’t mean you are stuck with a simple and plain paved area. You can cut the stones and colour them. This way, even if they are laid out in straight lines, your company brand can still have a unique graphic design.

4. The Ashlar paver

For a European feel, you could opt for the Ashlar pattern. Originally used in French structures, the stones, starting out as rectangles, will have some cut to form thinner rectangles or squares. They are then laid out to not only break up the singular rectangular pattern, but also to fortify structural integrity in buildings.

So, why not have the same strength in your paved areas? Although this is not a commonly used pattern in commercial properties, it can really make your curb appeal stand out and have clients talking about the uniqueness of your company, thus elevating its status.

5. Concentric circles and spirals

If straight or diagonal lines are not to your liking, then spirals and circles offer a world of variety and designs. With one or more centre points from which the circles can emanate, you can create incredible designs of size and colour.

You can even incorporate Japanese designs, such as Shippo. These are superimposed circles, which are traditionally used to represent the Seven Treasures in Buddhism and to promote harmony and good relations.

6. Textured stones

Interlocking stones do not have to be flat. While this is great for the health and safety of the people walking on them, you don’t need to add much to make the paved areas stand out and create different feels.

The stones could have a tumbled effect, in which the sides of the stones are made to appear as if they have been knocked around and are thus no longer uniform. The tops could be slightly bevelled or textured, allowing them to remain safe to walk on, but retain a more natural look with dents, dips, and straight areas.

7. Coloured stones

Interlocking stones are typically neutral in colours that, when designed by a professional, can take on any look you want. However, they are not limited to greys, reds, browns, and yellows.

Being composed of concrete and other organic materials, you can choose to keep the natural look. You could even have new colours created to reflect your brand, or try an innovative mosaic pattern.

Enhance Your Curb Appeal

The external areas of your premises go a long way in creating that all-important positive first impression on your clients. From the cleanliness and freshness of the building to the landscaping, it all combines to let potential customers know how you conduct business.

Interlocking stones raise the curb appeal by being customizable (including shapes, layouts, and colours) so that your paved areas can feel zen-like, or reflect your company brand.

By combining your paved areas with the right flowers, planters, retaining walls, seating, and lighting, you can have a paradise to welcome people before they step in through the front door of your business.

When designed with a professional team, the right interlocking stone combination can elevate your company. So, when you are ready to take the next step and lock in your curb appeal, call the experts at Peel Exterior Maintenance at 1-888-455-7999 or go online.