Who ever said that patios had to be just squares and rectangles? A concrete patio can come in just about any shape, so why not be creative with it?!
Free-form patios allow you to be more creative with your patio shape by incorporating curves that flow nicely with the surrounding landscape and house features.
Check out this recently completed free-form ashlar slate patio without border for some inspiration.
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The expense of custom masonry or rockwork can be prohibitive to many, while affordable alternatives don’t always deliver the durability or look desired. But this is where concrete truly shines.
When you get custom concrete columns designed and installed by the professionals at Blackwater, you will not be disappointed. Our concrete pillars and columns look realistic from every perspective.
Let our sales and design team guide you through our vast selection of column designs and finishes in varying heights and styles so that you get the correct column for your building. In addition, a custom column may be designed to meet your specific needs.
For this recent column project, we chose a lighter color to provide that straight-from-the-earth charm while remaining complementary to the surrounding concrete.
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To truly define your space, we suggest adding a contrasting border to your stamped concrete.
For this Ashlar Slate patio, we added a darker-toned border that also matched the concrete steps leading down to the patio.
Faux grout lines between the stones give the patio a beautiful, hand-laid stone appearance.
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There are a lot of steps involved in stamping concrete, and only a short window of time in which to get them done.
From beginning to end, all concrete spaces need to be well thought out by contractors that are experienced, organized and well prepared.
Enrich your outdoor living space for years to come with a patio design that’s well thought out from start to finish. Take, for instance, this small Ashlar Slate backyard patio. The aged stone on the back-side of the house and the ‘weathered’ look of the patio look great together!
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As landscape architect Tom Wirth would say, “Like a country road, a driveway should hold up under traffic and fit the landscape.”
Today, homeowners have a multitude of choices to create a custom driveway look that increases curb appeal and leaves plenty of space for any other driveway activities, such as a game of basketball or bike-riding. But, we always try and design a driveway that fits the landscape.
This could mean utilizing colors and materials that complement the surroundings, but it could also mean adding a sidewalk or retaining wall that pulls your entire front yard together.
Blackwater Designer Concrete recognizes that correctly designing and installing a driveway is more than just moving dirt around and pouring in concrete. That’s why we design driveways that fit your homes architecture as well as the landscaping that surrounds it.
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Associated with aging, gloomy skies, and industrial coldness, the color gray often gets a bad rap. However, some of the most stunning concrete projects we’ve seen have embraced the beauty of gray.
Grey blends so well with neutral earth tones, giving the space a timeless appearance. For example, see this Ashlar Slate Stamped Concrete Patio in all its glory.
For this project, we used tan borders to contrast perfectly with the grey. We think it looks great! How about you?
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Driveway designs play a big role in your home’s appearance. When you have a long or large driveway like these clients, the possibilities are endless!
Blackwater knew exactly what needed to be done to give this beautiful Northern Virginia area house a spacious concrete driveway leading a long distance to the street.
The owner was extremely satisfied with this fantastic concrete driveway. Large and spacious, this driveway is perfect for multiple cars or a nice basketball game.
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Custom concrete driveways are are permanent, low maintenance additions to your home that can improve its appearance, give kids a safe place to ride scooters, decrease erosion, and make keeping your car clean easier.
Beyond the endless array of patterns and textures available, coloring methods such as stains, integral color, and powdered pigments will give your custom concrete driveway an authentic look.
Just check out this stunning custom concrete driveway and 4-car garage entrance, designed and installed by the professionals at Blackwater.
For this project, we used neutral tones that would complement the home and landscape as well as a border for decorative interest.
The front entryway of your home or business is the first thing that visitors will see, so you want it to make a good impression.
The key to making a good first impression with your entryway is using it to complement the rest of your home. For instance, you might choose to have a concrete overlay applied that matches or complements the siding on your home. Alternatively, you might choose the look of natural stone, wood or tile to match your home’s aesthetic “feel”.
If your entry is boring, old concrete, then you’re making the wrong impression. Just look at this elegant, stamped concrete entryway with its complementary colors and dark, contrasting border. Now that’s a dramatic entryway!
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Concrete is one of the most economical, versatile and durable building materials available.
Unlike wood, concrete has a longer lifespan, less maintenance and can be more aesthetically appealed when you have an experienced team of designers on your side.
This elevated concrete porch uses a light, neutral color slab to compliment the great stonework in the columns and bottom part of the home’s exterior.
Contact us today to dress up your new or existing front porch with decorative concrete!