ᐅ Absolutely unhappy with the new paving, it doesn’t fit well – looking for advice

Created on: 10 May 2023 19:01
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lottiene
10 May 2023 19:01
We started laying new paving at our 20-year-old house. I chose a gray mix made of concrete. Now part of it is installed, and it looks quite awful—probably also because the paving at the neighboring houses is already dull gray.
I actually like the paving, but right now it appears bright gray-blue. It just doesn’t fit at all—well, it’s not finished yet. The stairs will still get a stainless steel railing. But now, it might still be possible to change the choice. I didn’t want beige or red originally.
This paving will probably also become grayer and lighter over time, right?
Newly paved courtyard path with metal cover, planting bed on the right, blue car in the background.

Row of houses with red roof tiles; construction materials and parked car under wooden carport.
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Allthewayup
10 May 2023 21:51
No gray, no blue, no beige, no red. You’re basically asking the forum which paving you might like. Unfortunately, no one can make that decision for you.
I find the paving very attractive. It’s almost finished, so give the new look a chance—it will turn out fine.
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lottiene
10 May 2023 21:53
Allthewayup schrieb:

No gray, no blue, no beige, no red. You’re basically asking the forum which paving stone you might like. Unfortunately, no one can make that decision for you.
I think the paving stones look absolutely nice. They’re almost finished—give the new look a chance, it will turn out well.

I’m afraid you’re right. Sometimes you just need someone to put it so clearly for you ;-)
HausiKlausi10 May 2023 22:03
I think it’s great. Green welded wire fencing, standard concrete paving, RAL 7016 – it’s nice to see something different instead of the usual uniform look. Embrace some variety!
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lottiene
10 May 2023 22:07
HausiKlausi schrieb:

I think it’s great. Green wire mesh fencing, standard concrete paving, RAL 7016 – it’s possible to choose something different instead of the usual cookie-cutter options. Dare to be different!
What are you trying to say with that? 🙂 Where is the green wire mesh fencing?
HausiKlausi10 May 2023 22:10
I wasn’t referring to you! 🙂 But as @Allthewayup said, give the unconventional installation pattern a chance.
lottiene schrieb:

What are you trying to say? 🙂 Where is the green welded wire mesh?