For ornate Victorian style houses, repeat the curves of the arched windows and doors by designing curved edges. For rectangular, colonial styles repeat the shape by using brick- shaped pavers. For brick homes, select pavers larger than the brick used in the home or use cobblestone. The patterns chosen will create the illusions necessary for the look you are trying to achieve. Make narrow spaces like paths and alleys appear wider by laying the pavers on a diagonal or in rows running across the area.
Wide spaces can look narrower by running rectangular pavers the length of the area.
Large expanses need interest. Let your imagination take over and create circles, curves and fan shaped patterns within the area. Avoid long straight rows. Not only are they difficult to keep straight during installation, they tire the eye of the viewer. When straight areas are necessary, lay the pavers parallel to the edge of the path and use a diagonal herringbone or a crisscrossed basket weave pattern.