How to lay front yard paving?

[davidhagen]

Hi, I’d like some advice on my front yard. I’m thinking of removing the mulch and adding a layer of road base, followed by sand, then laying pavers and filling the gaps with white pebbles. Near the house, I plan to do something similar, but I will plant flowers in that area. Do I need to worry about drainage since I’m not locking anything in? Does this sound like a good plan?