Design Before You Build

When the last paver has been laid and the last shrub has been planted, and you look out over your new backyard retreat, one question remains… Do you love it? At KD, our mission is to make sure you love your backyard when it’s all said and done.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many homeowners hire a contractor in the beginning, and they don’t end up getting what they imagined in the end. Perhaps, the contractor was not a skilled designer. Or maybe they had several contractors working on their project, and it was stressful getting everyone on the same page. When you design before you build, we put forward a blueprint for everyone to follow. Best of all, you have the team here at KD in your corner ensuring the design you love, is the one you’ll get installed.

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A backyard with a house featuring several large windows, a wooden pergola covering an outdoor dining area, a barbecue grill, patio furniture, landscaped garden with white and purple flowers, and a lush green lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

FAQ

  • We work with homeowners who want to improve their lives by creating their dream backyard. We craft small and large designs ranging from simple patios and decks to backyard resorts with stunning swimming pools, structures, and outdoor living features.

  • The lifecycle of a residential design project is about 90 days. We encourage you to reach out to our team to schedule a discovery call where you will learn more about our design process and timeline.

  • We offer design services both remotely, and in-person. Some projects may require a site visit, while others may not. Our design team will help you choose which option is best for your project.

  • Scaled CAD plans are available. Our CAD plans include measurement callouts, material schedules for plants, pavers, block, and lighting, and elevation schematics when applicable.

    If applicable, we can include site boundary, set back/easement data, survey/topography data, tree study data, and other sections and schematic drawings.

    Construction drawings and sealed plans are available upon request for an additional design fee.

  • If you already have a design, but you want to convert it to 3D renderings, or you need plans drafted, we'd love to help. We will provide a custom quote to meet your design needs.

  • If you already have an itemized estimate from a contractor, but do not yet have renderings or plans, we'd love to help. We will provide a custom quote to meet your design needs, including your specifications from your installation estimate.

A backyard patio with a rectangular swimming pool, lounge chairs, a fire pit with seating, a small hot tub, a pool house, and lush green trees and bushes in the background.
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Aerial view of a backyard with a large house, a smaller pavilion with seating and a firepit, patio areas, landscaping with shrubbery and trees, and a fenced yard.

Client Reviews

“Spectacular! When the team at KD completed our design of our pool and the landscaping we never thought it would have the feeling of a wonderland. My husband and I came to you with a simple vision that you created into a magical place… almost like Disneyland.

Your team did an outstanding job creating the pool, spa, fire pit, barbecue deck and landscaping. We asked for the theme to be a rustic natural setting that enhanced the view of our home’s surroundings. You delivered exactly that!

Thank you for your professional service. The integrity of your product was demonstrated through your respectful communication, detail-oriented presentations and prompt follow through. We are excited to have your design come to fruition once we move into our new home to enjoy our outdoor living.”
— Lisa C.
“The team at KD was great to work with. A very talented crew. Keep up the great work. I look forward to working with you again.”
— Jon S.

Ready To Start Your Backyard Design Journey?

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