Does Cobblestone make you feel nostalgic? Is it that the pavers remind you of the old romantic roads of Europe?
The usage of natural stone cobbles dates to when man first realised the need to create spaces, such as pavements and pathways. It was when Rome designed the use of cobbles, and they ensured that all the roads going to the city were constructed with them. The stones’ rich history is so fascinating that it might provide your ideas for interior design. But let’s start from the beginning and know about some of its benefits as a flooring material.
- Cobblestone is extremely durable and long-lasting. It is perfect for driveways, pathways and roads since it can handle big weights, heavy traffic and bad weather. Cobblestone surfaces can survive for decades with appropriate installation and upkeep, avoiding the need for frequent repairs or replacements.
- Cobblestone lends every space a classic and attractive appearance. Its distinctive and aesthetically appealing surface improves the general beauty of streetscapes, courtyards and outdoor spaces. Both contemporary and conventional architectural forms gain character and a sense of history from them.
- Cobblestones’ uneven surface offers good traction, making them safer for walking or driving, particularly during rainy weather. Accident risk decreases by the natural roughness and inconsistencies of the stone.
- Cobblestones are available in a variety of shapes, colours and finishes, opening a wide range of design options. To create one-of-a-kind and personalised designs, they can be placed in various patterns and combinations. Cobblestone can adapt to many design styles and integrate well with diverse materials, whether you’re going for a more sophisticated or rustic appearance. We also provide mesh Cobblestones that offer an easy installation option.
Let’s check out some Cobblestone designs:
Here, we’ll discuss a variety of Cobblestone design ideas, from modern looks with slick walkways to vintage looks with a rustic allure. Different types of cobblestones, such as Granite, Porphyry and Basalt, offer a variety of colours and textures for one-of-a-kind and customised installations. In contrast, grass-filled cobblestone walks and circular cobblestone patios bring natural beauty to outdoor spaces.
Contemporary: A modern residence with a garden area, a stone exterior and a rough Cobblestone pathway makes up an appealing mansion. You can make a walkway by arranging cobbles in vast grids of squares. These grids can be divided by including a skinny natural stone column.
For instance, the appearance is sleek and modern when Argento Marble pavers are combined with Sesame Grey Mesh Cobblestone. Extremely resilient and low on maintenance, this natural stone keeps the surface of your floor safe.
Traditional: Granite Cobblestones are available to suit your preferences if you reside in a traditional home with a rural ambience. Nothing compares to Jasper Red Cobblestone’s completely primitive appearance. The stone is offered in various shapes and sizes for a conventional yet classy driveway or patio. Depending on your design preferences, these can be used in square, rectangular or other shapes. We provide a mesh Cobblestone, but these Cobblestones can be customised, if required.
Grassy: Do you like to spend as much time as possible outside? You can create a grassy Cobblestone road in your outdoor space. There are numerous ways to enhance the walkways and their surrounds with plants and grass. For instance, Mountain Black Mesh Cobblestone goes great with plants. A little garden path can be made into two lanes with a grassy strip separating them. Grass will undoubtedly be present on either side of the walkway to give it a stunningly green aspect. However, be careful not to make the grass strips too thin, as they rapidly lose moisture. You might also create small patches of grass in between the Cobblestone blocks as an option. Keeping the grass squares here smaller than the Cobblestone squares is essential to ensure simple access.
Circular: A circular Cobblestone patio in the centre of your yard is a perfect location for a gathering. Use Ash Grey Mesh Cobblestone to create a modern outdoor recreation space. Dark floors and green grass together will exude sophistication.
Our Range of Cobblestones
Granite Cobblestones: Granite pavement stones can be found almost everywhere. Cobblestones are the most common type in Europe and North America. Granite Cobblestone comes in various shades, most of which are grey or black, as well as different grains depending on where they have been exported. Although worn patinas typically lessen the pronounced roughness of worn Cobblestones, the hues are challenging to conceal. Unlike modern or freshly quarried Cobblestones, each batch of salvaged Cobblestones has a unique colour and when they are carefully laid, the impact of this variation is breathtaking. In Australia, Granite with grey undertones makes up the vast bulk of Cobblestones.
However, European stone exhibits black tones like our Raven Black Granite Mesh Cobblestone. These cobbles are perfect for installations in contemporary designs because their tops can easily be sawed flat. Additionally, Granite Cobblestones come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Porphyry Cobblestones: Porphyry is another type of natural stone that is highly popular. It is used as Cobblestone throughout Europe and is esteemed for its durability and various colours. Porphyry Cobblestones usually have square surfaces and come in various colours as well.
Basalt Cobblestones: Basalt, a volcanic stone related to granite and porphyry, is another stone used for pavement. It typically has a grey-to-black colour spectrum, though there are occasionally grey-green instances. On occasion, lava-created holes or cavities can be seen in basalt. Despite a few exceptions, Cobblestones are frequently made from void-free basalt.
Black basalt cobbles are sometimes combined with Indiana White Limestone to create characteristic patterns and borders. Basalt provides excellent Cobblestones that are both incredibly durable and in high demand when the dark stone is required.
Cobblestone Driveway Installation
Installation of a Cobblestone paver driveway requires a lot of labour, but it doesn’t necessarily require professional gear or large machinery. DIY installation is an option if you’re not in a rush and don’t mind the difficulty. However, if you are handling the task alone, it will take some time. Expect the job to take at least a week or two for a large project like a driveway that needs excavation—or longer if you can’t work on it full-time. You may construct a tiny trail in a weekend or two of labour.
Cobblestones can be set dry or in mortar, such as other concrete and brick pavers. The precise installation procedure can vary depending on the stone you’re using. Still, it generally begins with marking out the paving area with guide strings and then excavating down seven to ten inches (depending on the size of the stones). The bottom of the excavation is covered with a 4- to 6-inch layer of compactable gravel, which is then crushed with a powerful roller or tamper. A 2-inch layer of sand is then poured, distributed and compacted on top.
Installation of concrete pavers or bricks is very similar to that of Cobblestones. If the design requires a different edging, the field cobbles are placed first, followed by the border stones and then they can be arranged however you desire. Once all the Cobblestones have been laid, the surface is levelled using a roller or tamping machine before the stones are pressed into the sand base. After that, a liquid cement mortar or loose paver sand brushed over the surface fills the crevices between the stones.
Final Thoughts
Cobblestones make people feel nostalgic because of their long history, old-world elegance and associations with romantic European roads. Cobblestones have been used to build sidewalks and pathways since antiquity and their timeless charm continues to influence contemporary interior design. Cobblestones continue to inspire and improve interior and exterior design due to their adaptability and timeless appeal. They help us connect to the past while enhancing the beauty and elegance of the present.
*Disclaimer: All information and advice given above in the blog are to the best of our knowledge. Please reconfirm at your end before execution.
