Like a beautiful piece of modern art hanging in an entryway, the concrete driveway leading up to your home can make a dramatic statement about your design style and tastes. With a few creative techniques, you can turn a concrete driveway into a contemporary art form that will update the overall look of your home and enhance its curb appeal. Even better, installing a modern concrete driveway can often save you money because the simple finishes and understated colors are typically more economical than elaborate decorative stamped concrete designs (see Cost of a Concrete Driveway). Check out these stunning examples.
Download this style palette to discover how concrete with geometrical patterns and smooth finishes can be used outdoors to achieve a modern look.
Modern Style Guide (PDF)
MODERN CONCRETE DRIVEWAY DESIGN TIPS
- Choose large tile or checkerboard patterns, as opposed to the more rustic look of stamped stone.
- Go with a simple color scheme favoring white, gray, or charcoal tones, sometimes enhanced by bolder accent colors.
- Add subtle texture in keeping with a modern aesthetic using seamless texture skins. Broom finishes are another great way to lightly texture plain concrete.
- Incorporate large rectangular, square, or diamond-shaped patterns, separated by narrow strips of stone or grass.
- For maximum curb appeal, keep your modern concrete driveway in harmony with your home's color scheme and surroundings. Although decorative concrete is meant to dazzle, it should never be a distraction.
