on designing and planning
Building or renovating your driveway or your homefront can be a daunting job! Doing some preparatory work and planning will ensure the end result lives up to your expectations and budget. Here are some Amber suggestions to consider before making a decision.
1) Define your main objective: What do you want most out of your driveway? This is the time to assess your needs and wants. Make sure the main objective is clearly defined and constantly monitored throughout the project.
2) Get inspired: No doubt, you have been looking through magazines and websites to get some ideas. Amber’s styles made easy and latest trends are a great source to get the latest designs. Your design style will soon emerge!
3) Set a budget: Depending on your objective, your budget might need to cover only a small facelift or a complete overhaul. At Amber, we have many payment options to suit your financial needs.
4) Choose your surfaces: After weighing up the previous points, here’s some initial general information on the various outdoor surfaces. If you are doing your driveway, it’s always best to visit our store and get expert advice on the proper preparation and installation for your preferred surface.
- Clay Pavers: Range of colours to choose from that won’t fade overtime. Available in many sizes in a wide range of patterns. Highly durable and low maintenance with a full range of accessories.
- Concrete Pavers: Durable and dense with many colours and sizes to choose from. Low maintenance.
- Natural Stone Pavers: Currently very popular in terms of latest trends. Available in number of colours, textures and sizes including cobbles. Sealing is usually recommended with one of Amber’s approved sealing products to prevent staining.
- Retaining Walls: Easy do it yourself with no concrete footings required. Versatile and suitable for uneven sloping areas. Range of colours to choose from.
- Artificial Grass: Becoming a popular solution and great for dry conditioned areas. Natural looking and non-allergenic. Durable and low maintenance.
5) Visit Amber’s store: By this stage, you will have an idea on the type of surfaces you are after. Visit an Amber store and get friendly expert advice for any additional questions you might have and view Amber’s extensive product range. Here’s a checklist of things you might also want to bring along with you:
- Images such as magazine cut outs or Amber's product information print offs showing the look you are after.
- Samples of the colour and style of your home and surrounding area.
- Area measurements as well as information about the current floor surface (soil, concrete, old pavers).
- Preferred payment options, timings and budget expectation.