Our Design Process
Every Great Outdoor Space Begins with a Thoughtful Design
Before a single line is drawn, I take time to understand your home, how you live, and what you want your outdoor space to become. From there, I hand draw a concept that brings the entire landscape together. From gardens and patios to lighting, water features, and outdoor living spaces.
A thoughtful design gives us a clear direction before construction begins, allowing every element to work together as one complete vision.
Why We Start With Design
A landscape should feel like it belongs to your home, not like a collection of individual projects.
Starting with a complete design allows us to thoughtfully consider every space before construction begins.
• Designed around the way you live
• A cohesive plan for your entire property
• Confidence before the first shovel touches the ground
Each project is designed specifically for the people who will call it home.
Our Design Process
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Every project begins with an on-site consultation.
Together, we walk your property and talk about your vision, lifestyle, and how you want to enjoy your outdoor space. I listen carefully to what matters most to you while learning about your home and the way you live.
I then carefully assess the property on my own. I study the architecture, surrounding views, existing conditions, grading, and the unique opportunities your landscape offers. By observing the space from different perspectives, I begin to understand not only what is possible, but how every design decision can contribute to one cohesive outdoor living environment.
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With a clear understanding of your home, lifestyle, and property, I begin creating your hand drawn landscape concept.
This is where your vision and my experience come together. I thoughtfully shape each space by considering your goals, your home’s architecture, the character of the site, and what is truly possible for your property.
Every element is intentionally brought together into one cohesive outdoor living environment, creating a design that feels natural, functional, and uniquely yours before construction begins.
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This is where your vision comes together.
During our design presentation, I walk you through every part of the plan, explaining how each space connects and how the overall design supports the way you want to live outdoors.
This is also our opportunity to discuss the design together. If there are adjustments you’d like to make, we’ll review them before moving forward. Once everything has been approved, I prepare a detailed proposal outlining the scope of work based on everything we’ve discussed.
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Once the design has been approved, I prepare a detailed proposal based on everything we’ve discussed and agreed upon.
When you’re ready to move forward, construction begins. I continue to lead the project from the field, working alongside the construction process while guiding every phase to ensure the design is carried through as intended. From the technical details to the finishing touches, my focus remains on creating the outdoor living environment we envisioned together.
Led By Charllote Gray
Every project is personally designed by me.
I intentionally work with only a limited number of clients each year so I can stay closely involved throughout the entire process. From our first conversation to the final walk-through.
It’s a more personal approach, and one that allows every project to receive the attention it deserves.
