What are the Best Resin Driveway Ideas?
When it comes to driveway surfacing, you've got plenty of options to choose from, but none quite compare to resin drives. This driveway type offers so many benefits, which is why they are gaining popularity among UK homeowners, businesses and estate developers. The aesthetic appeal they bring is simply unmatched. However, with a multitude of resin driveway ideas available, choosing the right one for you can be a real headache.
Resin bound surfacing are eye-catching, very durable, have a low maintenance requirement and are very versatile as they can fit into a wide range of building types and can be customised according to the needs of the user.
While resin bonded driveways are not permeable, resin bound driveways on the other hand have a porous surface which makes them SUDS compliant as they allow water to drain through their surface and into the ground.
What Options Are Available with Resin Driveways?
When considering resin for surfacing, there are generally two driveway systems available:
Resin bound
Resin bonded
They are driveways made when natural resin is mixed with aggregate stones to form a uniform mix where the stones are completely coated and bound to the resin. The resultant mix is then trowelled down onto the driveway surface. The driveway after it has cured is crack resistant, flexible, anti-slip and porous allowing water to pass through.
On the other hand, resin bonded driveway is made by first laying the natural resin on the intended driveway surface and then scattering aggregate stones on the surface. The stones thus form a bond with the resin but are not completely bound to it. There are still exposed parts of the aggregate stones which makes them susceptible to becoming loose and coming off.
Below Are Some Driveway Designs Ideas In The UK
You can consider some of these underlisted driveway ideas if you are looking to install a new resin drive or upgrade an already existing one. These modern driveway ideas in the UK offer a sleek, stylish finish, bringing the needed upgrade to your property.
Natural Aggregate Colours And Design:
Creative driveway ideas can be achieved with natural colours and design. You can incorporate natural aggregates such as crushed stones, gravel or slate chips for your driveway. Natural colours and designs are quite popular for resin driveways. There are so many aggregate colours you can choose from to match the existing architecture in your property.
Using natural aggregates for your driveway provides a visual appeal as it adds texture which contrasts with the smooth resin surface. They also come in various colours and sizes and work well in traditional homes and rural areas.
Aggregate stones which can help you bring a natural feel to your driveway include Amalfi, Meadow and Spring Haze aggregates.
Coloured Aggregates For A Coloured Driveway:
Adding a colour to your driveway is a great way to add a spark to your property. There are different resin driveway designs that can be created with a variety of colours to make a bold statement.
Catchy driveway ideas can be created by either adding vibrant colour tones or if you prefer cool driveway ideas, subtle tones can also be used. There are endless possibilities with colourful driveways. You have the option of choosing a colour that matches with the existing architecture or you can create a visually striking effect by going for a contrasting colour.
Here are some resin gravel driveway ideas with different colour tones-
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Make A Statement With Bold Colours: Bold colours such as reds and greens are eye-catching and can add a striking effect to your property. You can also incorporate driveway patterns by the addition of geometric shapes and other inscriptions.
Bold colours and designs are very suitable for modern homes and in urban areas. Aggregates which you can choose from to create these effects include Dorset cove and Rosso Luna.
Dorset Cove
Rosso Luna
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Add Glamour With Metallic Colours And Designs: You can create an equally sophisticated and modern driveway design with metallic colours such as gold, silver and copper. Aggregate stones with these colours add glamour and create a luxurious feel to your property.
They are mostly suited to modern homes or commercial properties. You can check out our Farmhouse gold, Mercury and Porto Fino aggregates if this is your style.
Farmhouse Gold
Porto Fino
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Classic Colourful Driveway With Contemporary Colours: You can add some contemporary chic by adding some classic blacks, whites, and greys. To even create a more visually striking contrast, you can create a border by combining darker and lighter tones of a colour. Addition of a catchy pattern or logos, curves, angles, inscriptions and motifs can also help you produce a stunning driveway for your property.
Aggregates such as Jet Black, Anthracite, Aspen, and Oyster Pearl aggregates are well suited for this purpose.
Jet Black (UV)
Oyster Pearl (UV)
Aspen (UV)
Anthracite
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Radiant Colours For A Powerful Driveway: You can create modest yet very powerful resin drive designs by the use of radiant colours. These hues can lift your frontage by picking out tints in your brickwork, tiling or front door to add energy, zest and radiance to your property.
One aggregate colour to look out for is the Cappuccino. It is a nice blend consisting of neutral sandstones, cream pebbles, velvet brows with streaks of white and green hints.
When contrasted against single colour brick work or front door, it adds a radiant and bolder effect to the environment.
Other aggregate stones that can add colour to your home include offsetting Champagne Pink against the soft glow of a sandy dune blend. You can also match Gunmetal Grey with a matching cool white Glacier for a stunning visual effect.
Gunmetal Grey
Cappuccino
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Monochromatic Resin Driveway Ideas: Black, white or grey resin aggregate stones can add a rich tone to your property that catches the attention of everyone.
You can even make it more interesting by looking at some options below which add gloss that offset the main colour of the driveway.
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You can consider the Eclipse. This aggregate is majorly a black base colour with flecks of white and smooth grey making it look multidimensional and suited to a variety of homes and purposes.
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The Moonshadow aggregate is a blend of bright whites and contrasting metallic blacks with moody greys to create a stylish driveway.
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Titan Silver is a classic. It is a great mix of black, grey, splashes of white and zinc which can create a stunning aesthetic driveway.
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Champagne Pink
Glacier
Pro tip: To create the strongest possible bond for your driveway, it is best to combine aggregate stones of 2-5 mm and 1-3 mm or 2-3 mm. Therefore, mixing different aggregate stone sizes is not just a design tool but also to enhance functionality and durability of your resin bound surfacing.
Bordered Resin Bound Driveways:
Another great driveway idea is to add borders to your driveway. Not only does it enhance the overall beauty of the outdoor space, it also clearly defines the driveway space.
You can either choose a complementary colour for your border to create a harmonious shade with your home’s architecture or you may go for contrasting colours to create a beautiful border frame for your driveway. Materials for creating borders include bricks, natural stone, etc.
Adding Patterns To Your Driveway:
You can get creative with your driveway and enhance its visual aesthetics by going for patterned driveways. Geometric and intricate patterns can be created using stencils. You can also recreate replicas of cobblestones and bricks.
Patterned driveways are pocket friendly and cheaper than traditional driveway materials. This gives you the opportunity to install your dream driveway for lesser cost without compromising functionality.
Illuminate Your Driveway:
This is a strikingly beautiful driveway idea which allows you to make a lasting impression. Here you add lighting elements onto the surface of your resin using embedded LED lights or bollards. These provide an enhanced visual impact, visibility and safety especially during the night.
They also make your driveway unique, sophisticated and look luxurious.
Speak With An Expert
Contact Us for best driveway ideas for all your resin bound and resin bonded installations. At YourResinDriveway, we give you top quality, aesthetically pleasing, durable and permeable resin surface solutions.
You can count on our expertise and dedication to quality. Our installers are professionally sound, well trained and highly skilled to bring to life your dream outdoor look. Having worked with hundreds of clients over the years, we understand the needs of UK homeowners, commercial property owners and estate developers and we are committed to giving you the best.
You can visit our gallery for resin driveway pictures from past jobs done for clients in various parts of the UK. We welcome you to have a chat with us by either calling our line or filling out our online forms.
Also, you can request for a free quote and this comes with a free site survey. Our friendly staff are on the other end of the phone line to provide support, advice and information as you may require.