ᐅ Patio slabs – Which color tone: gray, beige, or sandstone?

Hello dear forum,

We are currently stuck with the terrace planning. The base structure is in place. The installation will be done on a gravel bed. The 2 cm (approximately 0.8 inch) ceramic tiles are out of the question, as I don’t think it makes sense to install them on a gravel bed. We have agreed on concrete so far. Wood is not an option, as my wife doesn’t want it. The question is: which color tone might fit? The house features a multicolored red brick (autumn tones) with green windows and a green roof. So far, we are undecided. Possibly just gray, sandstone, or a beige tone. We have absolutely no idea how it will look in the end. The terrace is about 35 m2 (approximately 377 sq ft) in size.

Thank you so far… maybe someone is familiar with this issue and can help us out.

Please upload a photo of the red house with green windows, so it’s easier to visualize.

Best regards,
Sabine

Hello Sabine,

Attached is a picture of the future

I would suggest choosing a color for your terrace that matches the stones in your driveway to avoid it becoming too colorful. Your house already has quite a variety of colors, so I would focus on keeping the patio slabs simple. Sandstone usually has that yellow-orange tone, right? That would be too bright for me; I would prefer a grayish beige or gray. It also depends on your living style—gray feels cooler, while beige has a more romantic effect. With dark wooden furniture on the terrace, a sand tone would suit better than gray.

Best regards,
Sabine

What is planned for the driveway?

I would also stay within the gray range and then either match the current curbstones or choose something that fits the roof. However, that could be quite dark and potentially prone to heat buildup. I think a nice stone in a gray tone would look good with it. Personally, I really like Luserna gneiss, which is available, for example, as patio slabs at Hornbach.