ᐅ Which Paving Size Is Best for Courtyards and Driveways? Example Images

Hello everyone!
We are considering the paving design for our courtyard and driveway.

We have built a “modern” city villa and want the paving to match this style.

We have basically settled on anthracite-colored paving stones...

One supplier offers a stone (Lusit Crescendo) in different sizes, and we are unsure which to choose! Does anyone have actual photos of their paving in any of the sizes they plan to use?

30x20x8 cm (12x8x3 inches) at 16.50€ per m² (square meter)
40x20x8 cm (16x8x3 inches) at 19.50€ per m² (square meter)
30x10x8 cm (12x4x3 inches) at 18.00€ per m² (square meter)

We need to pave just under 160 m² (square meters) in total...

Are there any experiences regarding the “stability” of the paved area related to the different stone sizes?

Infiltration? Smaller paving stones = more joints = better infiltration.

If you want straight rows, herringbone, basket weave, or Roman patterns... these also make a difference.

The paving should definitely be laid in a straight line.

We honestly hadn’t considered infiltration yet. Definitely something we shouldn’t forget!

Anthracite clinker paving Dresden or Milan style combined with gray bush-hammered granite pillars or large granite paving stones 15x17cm (6x7 inches) for curves. I personally find this very stylish, and it is not the most expensive option. 160m² (1,722 sq ft) is quite a large area.

Golfi90 schrieb:

Are there any experiences regarding the "stability" of the paved surface in relation to the different stone sizes?

Stability usually depends on the subbase. If the foundation is poor, you will see the surface become uneven or wavy. The size of the stones only has a limited effect.

Format 21 x 14 x 8