Curved Paver Driveway and Courtyard in Woodside, CA

In Woodside, the driveway is the first thing you see, and it curves gently past planting beds and mature trees. A stone edge border holds the pavers in place along the curve and gives the driveway a crisp outline against the beds.

Rectangular pavers in warm sand tones cover the driveway and a spacious courtyard that ends at a low stone wall, with tall trees behind it. The soft color suits the shade and the greenery around the house.

An artificial turf lawn runs along the driveway, which keeps the front yard green all year without watering or mowing and softens the large paved area.

A driveway carries vehicles, so it is built deeper than a patio. Our standard is a 10-inch excavation and a 7-inch Class 2 base compacted in layers to 98% following ICPI standards, compared with 8 inches and 5 inches for foot-traffic areas. Where the surface needs it, we build the slope into the base so water drains away.