When creating your dream backyard paver patio, it is important to understand what drives the decision on which pavers to choose. There are many different manufacturers and hundreds of different paver options available for your backyard patio. While this can be daunting, it is good to know that there are many paver options you can have your local patio installer build to match your surrounding landscape.
When considering which pavers to have your patio builder install, there are four key things to consider:
- Aesthetics
- Paver & Patio Size
- Budget
- Color & Texture
These are the four main things that will help guide you forward in choosing the best paver for your backyard patio space. While patio builders near you can help guide you through this, it is helpful to have some knowledge before going into it. As we continue to go through this paver guide, we will simply break it down by the 4 key principles above.
Aesthetics
Making sure your new paver patio blends in with your surrounding home, pool build, or landscape design is the most important decision factor. You would most likely not want to choose a modern paver for a rustic style home, or a traditional style paver patio for a modern landscape design. The first step is to evaluate the current design style of your home, pool, and landscaping. Once you have nailed that down, it’s time to use our friends Google & Pinterest. You can also check out many inspirational ideas and project videos on our website here at Ivy Creek Landscapes. This will help give you a strong idea of a few paver patio options and styles other patio installers have used for similar home and landscape design styles. This can also give you some ideas for other hardscape items we build & install that are nice to have within your new outdoor living space.
Paver & Patio Size
By practice, there is a direct relationship between the patio size and the paver size. Patio builders are not typically going to install a small paver over an expansive landscape and patio space. The common tipping point going from small to larger pavers here in Charlotte tends to be around 600+ square feet. Once you are over the 600+ square foot range, you are safe to start getting into what is known as Slabs in the landscape industry. Slabs are just larger pavers which look great for an expansive patio install. This to be said, if you like the larger paver look but have a smaller space, go for it. This is your space! In conclusion, if you are installing a larger patio use larger pavers, if you are installing a smaller patio use smaller pavers.
Budget
The almighty budget. Your hardscape and patio contractor near you will confirm that pavers have such a wide range in price. Some patio options can be up to 5 times the price of others. It is important to seek the advice and guidance of patio installers near you on which pavers may be on the “lower end” and maybe some that fit on the “higher end” to have an understanding of the cost range. Today in 2025 most pavers are in the range of $8 to $15 per square foot with some getting into the 20s. This is the cost of the pavers by themselves, not installed or including the other necessary materials for a quality patio installation. However, you can sleep in peace knowing that there are plenty of different low end and high end options to match a different home, pool, and landscape design styles.
Color & Texture
Now that we have gone through figuring out the design style with aesthetics, the size needed to fit the desired patio size, and a general budget outline, it is time to narrow in the paver selection and begin looking at their colors and textures. I will emphasize the importance of going through the first 3 steps to narrow down your patio selection to a maximum of 3 pavers before looking into colors and textures. The majority of pavers come in multiple colors and some come in 2 or 3 different textures. For example, the Blu 60 paver produced by Techo Bloc comes in a polished, smooth, and slate finish. I will note that while there may be a slight price fluctuation between different colors and textures, they will still be within the same ballpark. Your local patio builder should be able to help guide you through the different paver options for your patio. There are great local showrooms we partner with in Charlotte, Huntersville, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Weddington, and Waxhaw NC.
Conclusion
While diving into the world of paver selection for your new backyard patio may seem daunting, following this simple four step process will help pave the way for you. When working with a patio builder near you it is extremely helpful to find some inspirational photos on the web (or on our website) to give to them. This will help give your patio installer a general direction to go when recommending different paver patio options. Building a new paver patio and creating an outdoor living space can be a very exciting process. There are so many beautiful, fun, and timeless paver options to choose from. Enjoy working with your hardscape and patio contractor and we are here to help if needed.
Who is the top paver patio installer near me?
Completing over 400 patios, Ivy Creek Landscapes is the top paver patio installer in Charlotte, Tega Cay, Huntersville, Fort Mill, Waxhaw, Weddington, and the surrounding areas. We have been awarded 9 awards over the past 2 years within pool building, patio installation, places to work, landscaping, and outdoor living from Charlotte Observer. We are a value oriented company focused on making the process of building your outdoor living space fun, quick, and easy! Give us a call today to build your pool, patio, or outdoor living space!
