Sand Finish Concrete Driveway with Custom Stained Compass Inlay

A stunning, custom-stained compass rose inlay serves as the focal point for this expansive concrete driveway in Bellevue. The design's artistry is grounded in the contrast between the deep charcoal concrete pads and the warm, golden hues of the central medallion. A precise grid of saw-cut control joints provides a strong geometric frame that directs the eye toward the custom artwork, while also ensuring long-term structural integrity. The main surfaces feature a light broom finish, offering excellent traction and a subtle texture that complements the smooth, detailed finish of the compass. This project required an exceptional level of craftsmanship, from the complex, multi-layered formwork built to create the crisp circular and linear elements, to the careful application of color that gives the compass its life and dimension. The result is a functional surface elevated to a piece of bespoke art.