If you’re shopping for Dayton patio pavers, you’re past the “should I build a patio” question. You’re into the gritty details that will determine how the patio looks, and you’ve likely already determined that paver choice will play a big role in how your patio turns out. That includes pattern, color, and sizing, and many homeowners are surprised to find just how many options there are. 

Paver Patterns That Work for Dayton Patio Pavers 

If you look at residential patios around here, you’ll see three classic patterns: herringbone, running bond, or basketweave.

If you are worried about your patio shifting after a freeze, herringbone is your best bet. Pavers are placed in interlocking angles that look beautiful and are also remarkably structurally stable. Just be aware that you’ll need to pay for it in extra cuts at the edges.

Running bond is easier to work with. It’s clean, linear, and great for stretching out a narrow walkway.

Then you have basketweave. It’s a good option if you are going for a traditional, formal look that matches an older home.

Patio Design Ideas Dayton Homeowners Are Working With 

When it comes to giving patios personality, color is the best lever you have. Warmer tones like sand, terra cotta, and brown blend well with the brick and siding you see on homes across the Greater Dayton service area. Cooler grays and charcoals work with more contemporary builds or homes with stone accents. 

Lately, in Dayton, homeowners have been mixing complementary colors. Contrasting borders are similarly popular. Take, for example, a charcoal soldier course around a lighter field paver. It gives the patio as a whole definition, but it doesn’t do this at the cost of making the layout feel busy.

Getting contrast right can be a bit finicky. But to help you do that, you can always come to our showroom and place samples side by side to see how it looks before committing to a full order.

If you go for larger-format pavers, they will feel more modern and open. They also cover ground faster, but be aware that you’ll have to place them on a very level base. Smaller pavers are more flexible, especially if you have an odd layout or the grade isn’t quite as level.

As for the size of the patio as a whole, most suburban lots in the Dayton area have enough room for a 12-by-16 or 16-by-20 patio. This is plenty to give you space for a table, chairs, and a grill.

What a Good Patio Supply Store Can Do Before You Buy 

You can always look at patio supply materials online for a sense of what’s available. But there is simply no replacement for going to the supply store in person. Pavers are one of those products that look different in your hand than they do on a screen. Texture and color are often too subtle for the eye of a camera.

While you’re there in-person, the Patio Supply design team can walk you through pattern options. This can help you match colors to your home and calculate material quantities so you only order what you need. We also offer delivery services so you don’t have to figure out how to haul a pallet of pavers in your truck. 

If you’re eager to get started, you can visit our showroom at 9125 State Route 48 in Dayton, call us at (937) 885-1948, or email office@patio-supply.com. We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.