HGTV's Top 40 Ideas for Creating the Perfect Pathway in Your Yard

For your next yard project, explore these featured pathways, walkways, garden paths, landscapes and curb appeal ideas. Discover stylish and functional designs to elevate your outdoor space and create a welcoming, polished garden or front yard pathway.

A pathway and stairs made up of large un-honed stones help create a natural, forest-like setting in this front yard.

An intricate flagstone path connects the front yard to the back with a line of Italian cypress trees. The staggered stonework pattern keeps the pathway from feeling too narrow.

Irish moss fills the voids between these gorgeous flagstone pavers while a long bed of alyssum twists along the walk.

Cobblestones laid in a lattice pattern are filled with gravel to make this lovely beachside pathway.

These leafy stepping stones are perfect for any season.

Pavers set on the diagonal draw the eye straight toward the home's entrance. Dwarf mondo grass planted between the pavers emphasizes the diamond pattern and gives the path extra dimension.

Bluestone steppers lying atop a bed of stone dust make up this gently winding garden pathway. Plantings soften the path while the curves spark curiosity about what lies around the corner.

This stunning walkway is jarrah timber — a type of eucalyptus — laid over a bed of natural river stones.

A cemented flagstone pathway with a matching retaining wall gives this colorful garden a sense of formality and elegance. The path is shaded by a set of arbors covered in clematis and jasmine and surrounded by hydrangeas, hostas and ferns.

Cobblestones surround the arched door on this stately Tudor home, so it makes sense to continue the cobblestones on the stair risers and to outline the slate-tile walkway.

If your budget won't allow for high-end stone materials, builder-grade pavers can look lovely when laid in a staggered pattern and intertwined with lush Irish moss, lavender and other soft-textured plantings.

Most often the most reasonably priced hardscape material is what is produced locally whether it's man-made or natural. This coastal Carolina home uses locally harvested crushed oyster shells to line the pathway to the fire pit.

Because the space that encloses this path is a slim four feet across, Pennsylvania bluestone-and-brick steppers turned on the diagonal make it appear larger. The placement also provides more room to tuck in plantings.

Boxwood shrubs flank square brick stepping stones placed in a checkerboard pattern along this side lawn. The composition creates an engaging mix of formality and playfulness.

A walkway doesn’t have to be perfectly symmetrical or composed of straight lines to draw your eye to the front door. Varying the size of the bricks and employing subtle curves in the design make it more visually interesting.

Dissecting pavers create a pathway to both the patio and loggia of this Spanish-style home.

A direct path isn't always the best route. On this lush lawn, granite stepping stones take a wide turn towards the gate to make the journey last just a little bit longer.

This brick walkway cleverly morphs into a retaining wall as the driveway descends to the side yard. Tying architectural elements together like this can give a home a purposeful, cohesive look.

A traditional gravel path is dissected with a random pattern of stepping stones that provide a landing spot to stop and look around. Stone edging keeps the gravel in line.

Slate pavers create an informal path within a well-manicured lawn. The use of large pavers lends a clean and uncluttered look versus using smaller stepping stones.

Frequently used paths should be made of a strong material that can stand up to heavy foot traffic. In this unique garden, curved concrete surfaces provide a durable and attractive trail to a quiet seating area.

This elegant yard incorporates a variety of materials to guide pedestrians around the grounds. A flagstone pathway shaded by a grape arbor leads to an open courtyard comprised of crushed stone and limestone slabs.

Sandstone pavers are stacked to create a gradually ascending staircase leading up to the yard's highest point.

Decomposed granite (essentially, granite worn down into particles) is compacted into a soft-underfoot pathway. Small boulders along the edge enhance the desert-like feel.

In a small yard, a mix of too many hardscape materials can look haphazard like it was thrown together without thought. This front-yard entry went all brick for a tidy look with a classic style.

The staggered placement of these rectangle pavers gradually guides the pedestrian through the curve and onto the patio. Using pavers that match the home's siding helps emphasize the architecture's modern aesthetic.

Antique bricks were cemented together to create terra cotta pavers in a classic herringbone pattern.

French limestone and concrete combine for a stepped path that ties together the public and private sides of the home. Groundcover plantings around and between the stones soften up the solid surfaces.

An irregular bluestone path provides a transition between the front and the backyard. Creeping thyme and flowering plants help fill the gaps between the stones while giving off an appealing scent.

Oversized steppingstones function like a stairway as this path ascends along the sloped garden. A custom stone bench provides a spot to perch and take in the plantings and wildlife.

A short but striking path leads to a water feature in the center of this garden. The modern, minimalist pavers contrast with the traditional style of the plantings.

Intricate gravel paths edged in brick wind through this garden, which evokes classic parterre designs. Fragrant flowers, herbs and vegetables provide moments of discovery along the way.

Bluestone chips fill the joints between these minimalist, modern steppers, which allow the homeowner to reach the side of the house from the garage. Because the path is in the front yard, plantings help screen it.

Concrete paths entwine at the front entrance of this sleek and modern home. Their curvaceous shape takes the edge off the home’s hard angles and fosters a more inviting atmosphere.

A fieldstone path leads the gaze away from a brightly colored home and cedar pergola, punctuated by sculptures, specimen plants and other pockets of visual interest along the way. Blue spruces frame the path’s entry point, while layered plantings create a sense of intrigue about the garden and grounds beyond.

A wet-laid full-range bluestone path anchors this formal garden. Its crossway shape connects the driveway, fireplace area, lawn and an entertainment patio.

Perfect for modern landscapes and slim side yards, this path features 18"x18" architectural slabs laid as stepping stones. Ground cover plantings eventually will grow into the space between the slabs.

Pavers in this pathway create the effect of natural stone helping this pathways blend-in with its surroundings.

Large, field-collected Pennsylvania steppingstones are sunken in a grassy corridor to create a mosaic effect. The path has a slightly Old World feel that suits the dreamy, enchanted-forest setting.

A simple gravel path flows between native plants and effortlessly blends with the intricate landscaping.

The gray slabs of stone layered on top of a contrasting brown mulch lead you through a round, metal structure into a picturesque part of this backyard where you can sit and enjoy the lush greenery and firepit.

Rectangular pavers cut handsome geometric figures in this backyard's lawn. They're also a stylish way to break up the outdoor space into different destinations, easing the transition to patios and an outdoor dining area.

Inset boulders have all the appearance of being part of this woodland glen for ages, setting the mood in this enchanted garden.