Channel Drain vs Splash Strips

[Gaf]

Planning a porcelain patio and path around house. Always liked the look of stone splash strips between building and paths, but reading up on them it appears they get clogged and weedy, and become another maintenance job. 

 

Alternative seems to be grated channel drain, however these look a but commercial and far less aesthetically pleasing.

 

Wondering is there any kind of hybrid method, where maybe the grated part of the channel drain sits maybe an inch below the paving, with stone on top of this grate (rather than deep stones)?

[Andehh]

Is this for an extension, stand project or a new build?

 

You could do a tile splashback along the wall, tile boarder, narrow slit drain with fall to it.. then continue with your patio.

[Gaf]

@Andehh It’s a new build. What kind of gap would the slit drain typically be? 50mm?