When it comes to companies that create custom, beautiful pool designs and build them, bigger is not always better. Salespeople of large and small companies alike are not generally versed in architectural strategies and principles, so that a pool or landscape becomes one with the home. Even their “custom from scratch” solutions can be forced […]
You are probably about to make a significant expenditure in your outdoor living space. But whom should you call first to help? It depends whether you need a quick utilitarian fix to an urgent problem, or if you want a long-term solution offering the highest level of beauty, functionality, and maximum return on your investment. […]
“My backyard is ugly and uninviting… not a place that I would welcome friends and family.” Does this sound familiar? Plenty of people buy their home based on how it looks from the curb or how the rooms are laid out with little regard to the outdoor living areas. In fact, very often the back […]
For most families, thoughtfully crafted outdoor amenities have the potential to be the key improvement that could define the soul of the home, creating memorable spaces that gather friends and family together. It’s wonderful to have a backyard that feels like a resort! Yet, when it comes time to implement, many homeowners, out of their […]
Many homeowners want to invest in their home because they love it, not necessarily for resale concerns or market value. Their house is their hobby, the thing they most like to spend time on making more beautiful and distinctive; therefore, optimizing their outdoor living spaces is a top priority. They sometimes run into frustration, then, […]
Ever wonder what really makes one person’s yard stunning and what makes another’s mediocre? Let’s take two examples. Each spent similar amounts of money and have a similar checklist of individual features. But in the end, one is relaxing and inviting and there’s a party there every weekend; the family eats dinner on the deck […]
Designing the outdoor areas of a home has become part of a growing trend for homeowners who want to integrate innovative and customized designs into their estate with the purpose of maximizing their living space. Especially in warm climates, such as Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tucson, Sedona, Austin, L.A., San Diego and San Francisco, where […]
We don’t expect truly seasoned professionals such as doctors, consultants, lawyers, or even our plumbers to prepare their recommendations for free. Yet homeowners who want artistic pool and landscape design are increasingly settling for a business model that mistakenly intends to expedite their satisfaction by rushing through the most important step of all, as a […]
When it comes to outdoor space and landscape design, being an informed customer can make a big difference. Establishing an open business relationship with your outdoor living space expert of choice can have major benefits for the success of the design project itself. Here is an interview with Kirk Bianchi, master landscape designer and pool […]
If you are in the market for a major landscape and pool construction project for your home and yard, and you are feeling inspired with the many home and garden ideas that are shown on TV and in print, you may already know you want something different than the status quo. However, if you’ve never […]