Pool Deck Pavers Horizon West FL: Patterns and Colors

Pool deck pavers Horizon West FL homeowners choose come in layouts that arrange individual pavers into the walking and lounging surface around the pool. Herringbone, running bond and basketweave are the three most common, and each gives the deck its own rhythm. Add a border or a second color and the same paver reads as a different design.

Horizon West is a master-planned community in the greater Orlando area, and AllBrick Pavers serves it from our Winter Haven office. Paver installation and repair for your neighborhood are covered on our Horizon West location page. For materials and planning, start with our overview of pool deck pavers in Central Florida. Questions about color and climate have their own guides: cool deck pavers and paver colors for a hot climate. Here we stay on layout and pairings.

How Does a Herringbone Pattern Look on Pool Deck Pavers in Horizon West?

Herringbone pool deck pavers are rectangular units set at angles that interlock into a zigzag. Around water, the zigzag adds movement, because the eye follows the pattern along the deck instead of stopping at the pool edge. That makes herringbone a natural fit for a larger deck, a curved pool outline or any space you want to feel designed rather than plain.

Because the layout already has plenty of movement, many homeowners keep the color simple and let the pattern carry the look. Herringbone also adapts well to curves, since the units can be fitted to the outline of the pool, a planting bed or a step. Ask your designer how the pattern will meet the coping.

Is Running Bond the Right Pool Deck Paver Pattern for a Straight Deck?

Running bond pool deck pavers form straight, offset rows, so every joint lands against the middle of the paver next to it. It is the calmest of the common pool deck paver patterns, which suits a modern home, a long rectangular pool or a deck where you want the water to be the focus.

The direction of the rows is a design choice. Rows that run parallel to the pool emphasize its length, while rows that run toward the water lead the eye to it. Many designers line the rows up with the back doors so the deck feels like a continuation of the house.

Running bond is also an easy partner for a border or an inlay, because the plain field gives them room to show.

How Does a Paver Border Around a Pool Frame the Deck?

A paver border around a pool is a band of contrasting pavers that follows the edge of the deck, framing the water the way a picture frame outlines a photo. It is the quickest way to make plain pool deck paver patterns look finished, and it gives the whole deck a clear outline from the patio doors.

Borders can be laid in a different pattern than the field, such as a single row of pavers around a herringbone center. They can follow the pool outline, trace the line where the deck meets the lawn or wrap a seating area. An inlay, a panel in a second pattern, can mark the steps into the water or a dining spot.

AllBrick Pavers also offers coordinated coping and deck paver options, so the border and the coping can read as one design. Our guide to pool paver coping options shows how they meet.

Where Does Basketweave Fit Among Pool Deck Paver Patterns?

Basketweave pool deck pavers are laid in pairs that alternate direction, which gives the surface a traditional, woven look. It is busier than running bond and calmer than herringbone, and it suits a small lounge corner, a landing by the steps or a screened pool area with a classic style.

Most pools use more than one layout. A common plan puts herringbone in the main lounge area, basketweave in a dining nook and running bond along the path to the water, so the pattern change quietly marks each zone. Keep one pattern clearly in the lead, and let the others work as supporting accents, so the deck looks planned instead of crowded.

If your pool sits inside a lanai, read our post on the pool enclosure paver deck for ideas that suit a screened space.

Which Pool Deck Paver Color Combinations Work Together?

The best pool deck paver color combinations pair a calm main field with one contrasting accent, so the pattern stays easy to read beside the water. Turquoise water goes well with neutral tones, which is why cream, tan, warm gray and charcoal are the families most homeowners compare.

• Cream field with a warm gray border: soft and bright, a classic pairing around a pool.
• Tan field with a charcoal border: more contrast, and a strong outline for the water.
• Warm gray field with a cream inlay: a modern look that highlights one spot, such as the steps.

Check each pairing against your coping and your home's exterior. To compare color families beyond the pool, read our guide to paver colors for Florida driveways, patios and pools.

How Do You Choose Pool Deck Paver Patterns and Colors Together?

Choose the pattern first and the color second, because the same color looks different in a busy layout than in a calm one. A step-by-step approach keeps the pool deck design focused:

• Step 1, pick the lead pattern: herringbone for movement, running bond for calm, basketweave for a traditional look.
• Step 2, decide on a border or an inlay: choose whether the deck needs a frame or a focal point.
• Step 3, pick a main color and one accent: two tones are enough for most decks.
• Step 4, view samples outside: look at them beside the coping and the house, in real daylight.
• Step 5, look from where you sit: check the pattern from the lounge chairs and from the kitchen window.

Bring photos of the decks you like to your consultation, so the designer can see the look you are after.

What Can Horizon West Homeowners Review Before a Pool Deck Consultation?

Horizon West homeowners can look through our Horizon West guides to collect ideas for the rest of the yard, since the pool deck often meets a patio or an outdoor living area:

• Patio pavers that turn Horizon West backyards into retreats
• Patio paver ideas for Horizon West backyards
• Outdoor living pavers for summer in Horizon West

Browse the gallery as well and screenshot any pool deck layouts you like. Ideas from a patio can shape the pool deck, and the other way around, so bring the photos you collect to your consultation. That way the designer can see which patterns and colors you are drawn to before any layout is drawn.

Pool Deck Pavers Horizon West FL FAQ

What is the most popular pool deck paver pattern?

Herringbone, running bond and basketweave are the three most common pool deck paver patterns. No single one is best for every pool. The right choice depends on the shape of the pool, the style of the house and how busy you want the deck to look. Ask for samples laid out in your own yard.

Can I use more than one pattern on a pool deck?

Yes. Many decks use one pattern for the main field and another for a border, an inlay or a path to the water. Keep one pattern clearly in the lead, so the combination looks designed. Settle both at your consultation, so the point where one layout turns into the next is planned.

What color border goes with a tan or cream pool deck?

A charcoal or warm gray border gives a cream or tan field a crisp outline against the water. For a softer look, choose a border one step darker than the field. View samples outside beside your coping before deciding, since colors read differently in daylight than indoors.

Do these patterns work with travertine and concrete?

Pattern and color are design choices, and both materials are offered by AllBrick Pavers. Concrete pavers give you the most options in shape and tone, while travertine brings the look of natural stone with soft veining. Ask your designer which patterns suit the material you like, and compare both side by side.

Plan Your Pool Deck Pavers Horizon West FL Project With a Free Consultation

Want to compare pool deck pavers Horizon West FL homeowners are choosing? A free design consultation with AllBrick Pavers is one call away at +1 407-818-7876, and our pool deck pavers page shows what the service covers. Each installation is covered by the 5-Year Workmanship Warranty.