To soften the appearance of the hardscape, and in keeping with the design of other houses on the street, it was decided that the driveway would be installed as two driveable paver strips with ground-cover in between and on both sides. Paver designer and owner of The Legacy Paver Group, Hayley Kaslar, suggested using large 14 x14 pavers as a border with a random pattern in between. This striking design also gives the strips the durability required for vehicular use. The Courtyard in front of the garage, the main path to the entrance, and the rear patio, all mirror this design.. 

The end result delivers! The hardscape and surrounding landscaping of the HGTV Dream Home 2009 is breath-taking, and beautifully complements this farm-style house in the remarkable wine country of Northern California .