Enhance the look of a dull driveway. Although they are frequently neglected when it comes to decorating, driveways are often the first part of your home your guests will see. Therefore, it is an opportunity to make a good first impression. While driveways are largely functional, they can also be ornamental. If your driveway is situated along an incline, there are many ways to enhance the look of this feature. Regardless of your budget, you can find a decorating option that will wow your visitors.A dull gray, concrete driveway can be enhanced with brick or stone pavers. Install the pavers on your own along the surface of the driveway, as well as along sidewalks and paved pathways to and around your home. This not only makes the driveway more noticeable and pleasing to the eye, it will often increase the property value of your home. Before you begin, prepare the surface by power washing to remove dirt, oil and algae from the driveway's surface. A concrete base is always recommended when paving a driveway on a slope.
Landscaping with ornamental grasses and plants will enhance the look of your driveway and create a welcoming atmosphere. Line the incline of the driveway, and move out toward the yard to make the space look full. Along with plants, place decorative lanterns in the soil along the length of the driveway. This will make the area visible for you and your guests as they drive up onto the property at night, while creating a special ambiance at the same time.
To make your driveway stand out from the rest of the block, paint or stain it to match your home. Although it requires special paint, concrete can absorb paints and stains easily. You can also pour new concrete that has colored specks in the stone that become more visible when water is added. To showcase the incline of the driveway, consider painting it to create a gradient-like effect. Start by painting a lighter color at the area closes to the home, and move down the slope gradually with darker colors.
Because your driveway is designed on an incline, rainwater will run down the length of the driveway and into the street or gutters during a heavy rain or whenever you irrigate your property. To keep this rainwater from damaging your landscaping, especially along the bottom of the driveway, use mulch, gravel or thick shrubs to keep the water from washing soil down and damaging your landscape. At the foot of the driveway, plant grasses and plants that can withstand occasionally waterlogged roots, such as tropical plants that are used to rain.
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