These Front Walkway Ideas Will Make You Glad To Come Home
Making your home feel brand new can be as simple as updating the curb appeal. At Allentuck Landscaping, we’ve designed and installed a variety of front walkways over the years, and today we’ve gathered a few of our favorites to showcase. Each walkway features a unique pattern or material combination. If you’re searching for fresh front walkway ideas, we hope these examples spark something brilliant—and when you’re ready, we’d love to help bring those ideas to life.
A Place To Greet and Relax
Who says a walkway has to be just a walkway? This front entry is also commonly used for greeting guests and for relaxing at the end of the day. Surrounded by flowers and the calming sound of water from the wall fountain, this walkway is a great place to gather and unwind.
Method: Pennsylvania Flagstone Set On Concrete
Simple and Stately
Brick pavers make an excellent front entry. In this project, a simple basket weave pattern with a soldier edging course compliments the flagstone threshold beautifully. The white columns on the stoop were preserved to give a stately look.
Method: Brick Pavers Set On Gravel
Paver: Nicolock Stoneridge; Color: South Bay
Elegance
A challenging hill is transformed into an elegant walkway and set of steps that makes getting to the front entry a very pleasant journey.
Method: Thermal blue flagstone with Techobloc Rocka steps
Simple Perfection
Sometimes simple is best. If you’re exploring front walkway ideas, this one nails it—clean lines and contrasting materials come together to create a stunning, understated entry.
Method: Brick Pavers on Gravel; Flagstone on Concrete Stoop With Natural Stone Risers; Indian Cobble edging
Paver: Nicolock Stoneridge; Color: Adobe Blend
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Casual Afternoon
This front entry area is the perfect place to relax on a nice afternoon. The Adirondack chairs make for a nice place to view the world.
Method: Brick Pavers on Gravel; Flagstone on Concrete Stoop With Natural Stone Risers
Paver: Nicolock Stoneridge; Color: Adobe Blend
Contemporary Perfection
This walkway compliments the contemporary architecture of the home perfectly. Sleek, clean lines lead guests right to the front door through stone walls.
Method: Pennsylvania Flagstone On Concrete; Natural Stone Walls
Porch With A View
Sometimes a quiet place to sit is all you need. If you’re looking for front walkway ideas that feel both welcoming and grounded, this one combines flagstone with brick edging to create a charming, low-key setting for a teak bench.
Method: Pennsylvania Flagstone On Concrete with Brick Border
Thanks for reading! If you’re exploring front walkway ideas and thinking about reclaiming your own path, now’s the perfect time—there have never been more materials and design options to choose from. Allentuck Landscaping Co. is here to help you find the right fit for your home in Montgomery Count and Frederick County, MD.
To find out more about how Allentuck Landscaping Company can help you improve your front entry, click the link below or call us at 301-515-1900 today.
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