Modern Driveway Landscaping . Another modern driveway landscaping idea is using tall grasses. Utilizing materials like recycled, crushed concrete, this driveway is ideal for a rural setting or an area that’s prone to heavy rains. Driveway inspiration for contemporary and modern homes. Creative front from www.pinterest.ca The driveway edging is a light gray and runs through the middle of the driveway with the dark herringbone design. Yola watrucka/alamy stock photo) laying gravel. Inspiration for a large modern front yard concrete paver driveway in boston.