11 Cool Ideas for Concrete Driveways in Houston

Add Bands of Color

A simple way to add decorative interest to a concrete driveway is to use borders and bands in contrasting colors. This elegant driveway features a brown-on-brown color scheme, with a lighter brown stain enhanced by darker bands of brown stain along the joints.

(Contractor: Exquisite Concrete Designs)

Transform It with an Overlay

A decorative overlay gave this plain gray concrete driveway a beautiful stamped finish that can withstand extreme heat as well as vehicle and foot traffic. Learn more about resurfacing a concrete driveway to give it a brand-new look.

(Contractor: Sundek of Houston)

Give It a Tile Pattern

A concrete driveway scored in a large-scale diamond tile pattern can be installed at a fraction of the cost of real tile while providing the same upscale look. The pattern is given additional depth and dimension through the use of concrete stains.

(Contractor: Stamped Artistry)

Provide Easy Access

An ashlar stone patterned concrete driveway creates a grand entrance to this stately Houston home. The circular shape offers the advantages of multiple entry points and easy turnaround access.

(Contractor: Increte of Houston)

Mimic Flagstone

For homeowners who want to replicate the distinctive look of real flagstone, using flagstone stamped concrete is a budget-friendly alternative that offers easier installation along with the design versatility of decorative concrete. It’s also a great choice for driveways because it holds up better than real flagstone under the weight of heavy vehicle traffic.

(Contractor: Aztec Decorative Concrete)

Make It Match

Through the use of stain or integral color, concrete is one of the only driveway paving materials that can be color coordinated to match a home’s exterior. Blending a concrete driveway with the color scheme of a home is a great way to enhance its curb appeal without being distracting.

(Contractor: Angel’s Concrete Design Services)

Use a Texture Stamp

This residential concrete driveway was stamped with a seamless texture to impart a subtle, stone-like appearance. The light sandy-beige color reflects the sun’s rays and helps reduce heat absorption.

(Contractor: Stamped Artistry)

Create Contrast

To break up the monotony of a long, winding driveway, this Texas homeowner used stained concrete for the apron and brick-stamped concrete for the rest of the driveway. This technique not only creates stunning visual contrast, it’s also useful for segmenting a driveway into various zones for parking and pedestrian traffic.

(Contractor: Supreme Concrete & Tile)

Add a Pebbled Finish

Resurfacing an existing concrete driveway with a textured, pebble-like finish is an economical way to give it new life and cover up discoloration, minor cracks, and other wear and tear. It also provides good skid-resistance for vehicle and foot traffic.

(Contractor: All Concrete Coatings)

Give It the Look of Hand-Laid Stone

Random stone is one of the most popular patterns for stamped concrete driveways because it offers the rustic look of irregular, hand-laid stone. Here, the pattern is enhanced by a dark brown stain to replicate the effects of natural aging. See more popular stamped concrete patterns.

(Contractor: Houston Concrete Staining)

Show the Way

An acid stained and engraved compass design creates an eye-catching focal point in this concrete driveway. Concrete engraving can be used to transform both new and existing concrete, with patterns ranging from brick and cobblestone designs to custom logos and graphics.

(Contractor: Imagine It Designs)