Redesigning the driveway
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Mostly a technical question before we go forward.
Comments (2)Actually, it will be more than 2 feet on each side, I went out and looked , making it at least the width of another car. Also, my subdivision already has low, rounded curbs at the side that look no different than the curb adjacent to our driveway... yeah it's a high curb for driveway (ask our van!). As for the epoxy, it won't be slippery because we don't put sealant over top of it... we put it down and sprinkle the pebbles overtop of it. If that doesn't work, I don't know what we'll do, as I'd like to have a little difference between walkway and true driveway....See Moreplease help me redesign flowerbed by driveway
Comments (2)http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/blujen/gardenlayout.jpg...See MoreWhen your garage does face front
Comments (5)Ally, your proposed new driveway layout, with the turnout, and curves looks very functional and a good use of space. Your walk to the front door should meet near this layout to direct guest to your front door. Your garage like millions of others faces the front, but don't worry about it. There are more extreme cases of "Welcome to my garage", like my house and other recent posts. From the photos the garage is very noticeable, only because of it's large white expanse in contrast to the rest of the house or the shadows of the porch. Your front door is hidden in the shadows of the porch overhang, which because of the post spacing doesn't call out the door either. If the driveway is a hard sell with DH, then consider changing the garage door color and style to blend it in with the arches and shadows of the front porch, and change the front door color to bring it out of the shadows. Also for the front step up into the house, don't forget about how much having some freeboard between the outside and inside protects against flooding....See MoreRedesign the Driveway - possibly a circular driveway
Comments (15)Fred, are you saying there is lake access in the x-spot, or just a good viewpoint? I can't make out the light green shrub/tree area. Could that be trimmed back or replaced with something that uses less space but still provides a screen from the neighbors? Then there is more room to get to the back. With your lot I would probably work with a landscape architect, especially if you have slope challenges where the x is. In my head I keep seeing the x area as a seating area that has a lattice or other nice wood work toward the neighbors and allows you to sit viewing the lake. If you need shade there, nice overhead beams and climbing plants on that? You could have a gate by the neighbor with the white fence? Make it wide enough so that landscapers or contractors can go thru with machinery if you ever have the need for that (arborist, septic repair, etc) Though saddened by the tone in which the opinion is expressed, I agree with Holly that a flat surface path might be nice for handicapped access or elderly people. Based on the house design, I suspect though that a wheelchair bound person might not look at a two story house unless a master suite is on the 1st floor. Realtor friends and a landscape architect should be able to advise better than we can. And full disclosure, I ripped out my own circular driveway, but my lot is smaller plus the garage side exit point was shared with the neighbor so we had a sea of asphalt in front of our houses. The previous owner Is still in shock....just give me time to landscape :-)...See MoreSherry8aNorthAL
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