Beautiful, Functional Outdoor Spaces Designed for Real Life
Design Scapes helps West LA and South Bay homeowners create custom outdoor spaces for relaxing, hosting, and everyday living — with one designer-led team guiding the design, scope, and build from start to finish.
Proposal is free; site visit is applied to your project.
Why Design Scapes?
- One point of contact from design through build
- One crew, one project at a time
- A plan built around real site conditions
- Clean, organized project management
- Craftsmanship warranty with scheduled check-ups
A Functional, Beautiful Backyard Starts With a Plan That Can Actually Be Built
A lot of outdoor projects look great in designs, then get expensive, delayed, or compromised once construction starts. Design Scapes plans every backyard with real build conditions in mind from day one, so the finished space stays functional, beautiful, and aligned from design through construction.
Because Design Scapes handles both the design and the build in-house, details like drainage, retaining walls, material transitions, access, and installation sequencing are considered early. That means fewer surprises, fewer handoff problems, and a smoother path from concept to finished outdoor living space.
Schedule a Design ConsultationFrom design through build, one person is accountable for your project — not a revolving team of contractors.
Your project gets the crew's full attention — not split across three jobs at once.
Drainage, slope, access, and material transitions are built into the plan — never worked around after the fact.
Scheduled check-ups at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 9 months ensure your outdoor space holds up.
Recent Outdoor Transformations
Outdoor spaces built for the way you live — across West LA and the South Bay.
Landscape & Hardscape Design Services
Thoughtfully designed and expertly built, from the first sketch to the final stone — all in-house.
How It Works
Consultation & Site Visit
We walk the property, understand how you want to use the space, and identify the priorities shaping the project.
Approve Your 3D Design & Scope
Review the layout, materials, features, and budget before construction begins. No surprises mid-build.
We Build, You Enjoy
One crew, one project. Your outdoor space is built on time, on budget, and backed by our craftsmanship warranty.
Hardscape Certified
ICPI certified expert: concrete pavers and outdoor living design.
Retaining Wall Experts
NCMA certified: retaining walls, drainage, and tiered designs.
Smart Irrigation
Rain Bird certified irrigation professional focused on water efficiency.
Deck Design Experts
NADRA certified: decks, patio covers, and outdoor structures.
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RATING A+
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When Design Scapes started in 2011, the team did installs from third-party plans. Too often the designs didn't match the reality of the site — soil, slope, or buried obstacles would throw everything off. So the decision was made to bring design in-house, creating plans from day one that adjust in real time.
Over the years, that approach has built a system that keeps projects moving and clients in the loop. It means smoother builds and outdoor spaces that people actually enjoy living in — not just photographing.
If you want an outdoor space that feels more functional, more beautiful, and easier to enjoy — start with a plan.
Schedule a design consultation and we'll help you map the right layout, features, and next steps for your property.
Proposal is free; site visit is applied to your project.Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of outdoor projects is Design Scapes the right fit for?
Design Scapes is strongest for designer-led backyard remodels and outdoor living projects that bring patios, pergolas, hardscape, kitchens, planting, privacy, and circulation together as one cohesive plan.
Do you handle both the design and the build?
Yes. One designer-led team guides design, scope, materials, and construction from start to finish, so homeowners are not managing separate designers and contractors.
Can you help with slope, drainage, privacy, and other site conditions?
Yes. Real site conditions are considered early, so layout, materials, grading, drainage, privacy, and comfort all work together.
What areas do you serve?
West LA and the South Bay, including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach.
Is the proposal free?
Proposal is free. If a site visit is required, that fee is applied to your project.
What is the next step if I want help with my yard?
Schedule a Design Consultation so the team can review the property, priorities, site conditions, and clearest next step.