Driveway landscaping can provide a handful of benefits, including great ease of access to your property, as well as secure and safe off-road parking. Some properties come with a large or substantial driveway with room for turning, but some are much smaller and only have enough room to drive in and reverse out. So, how can undergoing a driveway landscaping project make the most of the small space?
In this article, our expert team of driveway landscapers share their knowledge and ideas on how you can upgrade, modernise and get the most out of your shorter driveway.

If you’re in the process of considering upgrading your Devon driveway surface or are in need of an expert opinion on how to maximise the driveway space that you have, iDream Solutions can help. With over ten years of experience in providing long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing driveways in Exeter and across Devon, our team are experts when it comes to the following:

What’s more, we are also specialists in driveway landscaping and have completed many projects that have required a full overhaul of the current surface, to produce a beautiful new driveway.
Not only are our installers efficient and conscientious workers, they will also be on hand every step of the way, from the initial design process, to the completed installation. So no matter what questions you may have, our Devon driveway installation team is on hand to help.

Whether you have just purchased a new property with a driveway that needs a little TLC, or you have been meaning to upgrade your driveway to make it more practical for daily use, there are several reasons to opt for driveway landscaping.
If you’re a keen gardener and would like more opportunities to introduce plants and shrubs into the front of your property, then driveway landscaping can help you fulfil your dream, green area. Below are some more landscaping ideas for you to consider for your short or small driveway.

Creating parallel lines with hedging and shrubbery, as well as lightly coloured block paved edging, can make a short driveway look elongated to the eye. Generally, light coloured driveway surfacing will always make the space look bigger, which is perfect if you’re choosing a new driveway surface like resin bound stone.
One of the many positives of using this material is that it comes in many different colours – from very dark to sand and off-white, as well as bespoke colours including purple, blues or something even more daring! No matter your requirements, we will have a resin bound surface in a colour to suit every property character and style.
Take a look at our guide on Devon resin driveways and find out more information on this versatile and popular driveway material and surface.

If you have a separate pathway leading up to your property, alongside your driveway, you might want to think about combining them into an all-in-one surface. For example, if you have block paving for your driveway and tarmac for your pathway – this can sometimes make the space look more compact. For a small area, we would suggest laying one surface type for the whole area, for example block paving or resin bound stone, so it is consistent throughout the exterior of your property.

Additional lighting or textures on a shorter driveway is a great way to help add layers to your outdoor space, giving the appearance of a larger outdoor space. Installing outdoor lighting will help to create different areas of depth, especially during the darker months and can transform the overall look of your driveway.

Or, alternatively, if you don’t want to add lighting to your property, adding different textures, in block paved edging, planting thyme or wild grass or flowers between paving slabs, the opportunities are endless.

As we mentioned earlier on, driveways can have many uses, and these are likely to vary from person to person.
During your free site visit and no-obligation quote, our team will be happy to discuss how best to utilise the driveway space to suit your lifestyle and answer queries that you may have in terms of the materials used and how best to proceed with the project.
We know that a new driveway can be a huge investment and that’s why we will consult with you every step of the way, to make sure you’re happy with the progress made. Take a look at some of our reviews on Facebook to see some of the positive feedback we’ve had from previous customers!

If you’re ready to get started with the process of creating a beautiful, new driveway, give us a call on 01626 680194 or email contact@idream-solutions.co.uk and we can arrange a time and date to come out and meet you. In the meantime, have a look at our case studies or gallery for further inspiration and we look forward to meeting you soon!