Designing the Perfect Paver Patio in the Lowcountry: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Why Choose Pavers for Your Patio?

Design Flexibility

Pavers come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and finishes—giving you full creative control. You can select warm earth tones to match coastal architecture or go for sleek grays and charcoal blends for a modern look.

Popular design options include:

• Herringbone and basketweave patterns

• Curved edges for garden integration

• Borders, banding, and inlays for a high-end finish

Browse our Paver Patio Gallery for inspiration.

In the Lowcountry, your outdoor living space is just as important as your indoor one. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a quiet evening with a glass of wine, or watching the kids play in the backyard, your patio should be a comfortable, stylish, and durable extension of your home.

At American Paving Design, we specialize in crafting custom paver patios that reflect your lifestyle and stand up to our region’s heat, humidity, and heavy rains. From travertine pavers to classic Old Savannah brick, we help homeowners in Bluffton, Hilton Head, Charleston, and beyond create patios that are both functional and breathtaking.

Durability & Weather Resistance

Paver patios are built to last. Unlike poured concrete slabs that crack over time, pavers adjust with shifting soil and drainage changes. This makes them perfect for the sandy, moisture-prone soil of the Lowcountry.

With proper installation and base preparation, paver patios can last 30–50 years with minimal upkeep.

Easy Repairs

One of the biggest benefits of pavers is that they’re modular. If a section becomes stained, chipped, or damaged, you can replace individual pavers without disturbing the entire patio. That’s something you simply can’t do with concrete.