I posted yesterday and tried to edit the post with pictures and more details but for some reason post wont edit. So this is basically a repost with updates: We hired a Driveway - Excavating Contractor to replace our very long driveway. They are starting in 3 days. The driveway is very long and runs in front of house. We had a plan and now we are having second thoughts. The plan was to have asphalt, then a few rows of Belgian Block, then pea gravel in front of the entry and a few more rows of Belgian block and then asphalt. we are now questioning whether we should use gravel in front. Maybe we should use pavers or just asphalt? I posted earlier looking for advice on hiring a professional to help with the design and we got some suggestions on but they all are designers and installers and won't take just design job. We have a contractor (already paid 25%) and they are starting the job in a few days --we need help with design ideas. Celery posted a nice picture with Belgain Block and Asphalt, looking for more design ideas or suggestions. It is a really big job $$$ and now we are worried that the gravel part of design is not going to work. We are in the Northeast - cold snowy climate. The driveway is over 1/4 mile long- would appreciate your thoughts, the driveway in front of the house is unsightly --we really want to add curb appeal and create an tasteful country entrance that can withstand cold and snow plows! Appreciate your ideas. Picture with red arrow shows location of the Garage. Picture with red lines shows the area we are trying to design. Thanks for your help!