Brief 

In many yards, walkways have a huge impact, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. As Lyngso Garden outlines, there are a few considerations when selecting the ideal material for your outdoor walkway.

 

Insight

When it comes to the interior of your home, there are countless options for flooring, from carpet to hardwood to tile, and it can be tough to narrow it down and select just one or two options. And, as anyone who has embarked on a landscaping project knows, it can be just as challenging to select the materials for outdoor components like walkways.

In many yards, walkways have a huge impact, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. As Lyngso Garden outlines, there are a few considerations when selecting the ideal material for your outdoor walkway.

You should assess the amount and type of foot traffic the walkway will receive, as well as whether you’ll need a smooth surface to roll items like trash cans or recreational equipment to different locations. You also don’t want to run the risk of guests tripping, so if you opt for a material with exposed or textured edges rather than a smooth surface, you may want to ensure the walkway is well-lit.

Budget is another important factor to keep in mind, as some potential materials are much more expensive than others.

Finally, as iScape explains, the ease of installation may be important to many homeowners — some materials require bringing in a professional for installation, while others can be laid out yourself with a few trips to the garden center or hardware store. House Digest surveyed 606 individuals to figure out what materials were the most and least popular choices for an outdoor walkway.

In terms of which material the majority of respondents would choose for their outdoor walkways, the answer was clear — 240 individuals, or 39.60% of respondents, selected natural stone as their preference.

 

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