Looking at driveway design? Factor in these 6 key considerations to ensure a standout entrance

block paved driveway leading to brick house with modern grey front door, garage door and heavily planted area in front of house
Good driveway design is about balancing practicality with a pleasing visual appearance (Image credit: Rosie Wilkins Landscape Design/Lisa Daniels/James Bird Landscapes Ltd)

Successful driveway design is all about getting the right balance between your practical needs and creating a finished product that suits your personal style and the exterior of your home.

After all, if you get your driveway ideas right, you will naturally boost the kerb appeal of your home and hopefully its value too.

Rosie Wilkins
Rosie Wilkins

Rosie Wilkins studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield, and now heads up Rosie Wilkins Landscape Design. She enjoys working on both domestic and small public projects.

Anna Marshall

Anna Hampshire has a wealth of knowledge on hard landscaping solutions thanks to her role at Marshalls, a company providing a variety of materials and solutions for your outdoor spaces.

Pete is an award-winning architectural designer. He began his career as an architectural technician with self build specialist Potton in 1984. He went on to set up his own practice, PJT Design Ltd, in 2003 and has been designing self build homes and extension schemes for over three decades. He is also a specialist in designing oak frame homes, partnering with oak frame specialist Oakwrights. 

In 2015, Pete co-founded PJT Custom Build Ltd, a bespoke project management company, which delivers custom-built homes from conception to completion.

He has recently completed his own contemporary self build project.