Exterior Design
Our exterior design service transforms outdoor spaces with personalized creativity. We blend functionality and aesthetics to create stunning exteriors tailored to your individual style.""
Exterior Design
Our exterior design service transforms outdoor spaces with personalized creativity. We blend functionality and aesthetics to create stunning exteriors tailored to your individual style.
“Exterior design is the art of creating visually appealing, functional, and durable outdoor spaces, integrating architectural elements, landscaping, lighting, and materials to enhance a property's curb appeal and usability."
"Exterior design is the art of creating visually appealing, functional, and durable outdoor spaces, integrating architectural elements, landscaping, lighting, and materials to enhance a property's curb appeal and usability."
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Benefits of Lighting Design
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A well-executed exterior design can significantly improve the visual appeal of a property, making it more attractive to visitors, neighbors, and potential buyers.
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With a thoughtful design, you can create inviting outdoor living spaces like patios, decks, and gardens, providing additional areas for relaxation, dining, and social gatherings.
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Exterior design can incorporate energy-efficient elements like appropriate shading, insulation, and sustainable materials, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
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Proper exterior design can increase the market value of a property by enhancing its aesthetics and functionality, making it more appealing for resale or rental.
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Exterior design focuses on the practical use of outdoor spaces, optimizing areas for parking, gardening, recreation, and entertaining. This can increase the utility of a property.
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Properly designed exteriors contribute to safety by providing adequate lighting, clear walkways, and secure boundaries, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing security.
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By choosing durable materials and sustainable landscaping, exterior design can reduce the need for constant maintenance and upkeep, saving time and money in the long run.
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A professional exterior design ensures compliance with local building codes, zoning laws, and HOA regulations, avoiding legal issues and penalties.
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A well-designed exterior can positively impact the surrounding community by contributing to neighborhood aesthetics and fostering a sense of pride among residents.
Benefits of Lighting Design
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A well-executed exterior design can significantly improve the visual appeal of a property, making it more attractive to visitors, neighbors, and potential buyers.
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Proper exterior design can increase the market value of a property by enhancing its aesthetics and functionality, making it more appealing for resale or rental.
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With a thoughtful design, you can create inviting outdoor living spaces like patios, decks, and gardens, providing additional areas for relaxation, dining, and social gatherings.
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Exterior design can incorporate energy-efficient elements like appropriate shading, insulation, and sustainable materials, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
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Exterior design focuses on the practical use of outdoor spaces, optimizing areas for parking, gardening, recreation, and entertaining. This can increase the utility of a property.
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Properly designed exteriors contribute to safety by providing adequate lighting, clear walkways, and secure boundaries, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing security.
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By choosing durable materials and sustainable landscaping, exterior design can reduce the need for constant maintenance and upkeep, saving time and money in the long run.
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A professional exterior design ensures compliance with local building codes, zoning laws, and HOA regulations, avoiding legal issues and penalties.
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A well-designed exterior can positively impact the surrounding community by contributing to neighborhood aesthetics and fostering a sense of pride among residents.
Our Design Approach
What’s Included.
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We begin by meeting with you to understand your goals for the exterior design. This step involves discussing your vision, desired functionality, and any specific elements you'd like to include, such as patios, gardens, or outdoor entertainment areas.
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Our team visits your property to conduct a thorough site analysis. We measure the space, note existing architectural features, assess natural lighting, and identify any unique characteristics of the location.
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Based on the consultation and site analysis, we create an exterior design concept that aligns with your vision and complements the existing architecture. This includes initial sketches, mood boards, or 3D renderings to illustrate the proposed design.
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We guide you through the selection of materials and finishes for various exterior elements, such as siding, roofing, paving, and landscaping. We consider factors like durability, weather resistance, and aesthetic harmony.
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We design the overall layout of the exterior space, including the placement of key elements like pathways, decks, gardens, and outdoor furniture. This step focuses on optimizing functionality and creating a cohesive flow.
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We help you select and place landscaping elements such as trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns. Our goal is to create a visually appealing and sustainable landscape that enhances the property's beauty.
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We design a lighting plan that complements the exterior design. This includes choosing appropriate fixtures, determining their placement, and ensuring proper illumination for safety and aesthetics.
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We check local building codes, zoning laws, and HOA regulations to ensure the design complies with all requirements. This step helps avoid legal issues and ensures a smooth implementation process.
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We present the exterior design concept to you for review and feedback. We make adjustments based on your input to ensure the final design meets your expectations.
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Once you're satisfied with the design, we create detailed plans for construction and implementation. This includes specific instructions for contractors and builders.
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We work with contractors and builders to coordinate the construction and installation process. This step involves managing logistics, timelines, and quality control to ensure everything is executed according to the plan.
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After the exterior design is implemented, we conduct a final inspection to ensure everything is in place and meets your expectations. We address any last-minute adjustments or issues.
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We offer follow-up support to ensure your satisfaction with the final design. If any issues arise, we're here to help resolve them and ensure your exterior design continues to meet your needs.
Our Design Approach
What’s Included.
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We begin by meeting with you to understand your goals for the exterior design. This step involves discussing your vision, desired functionality, and any specific elements you'd like to include, such as patios, gardens, or outdoor entertainment areas.
-
Our team visits your property to conduct a thorough site analysis. We measure the space, note existing architectural features, assess natural lighting, and identify any unique characteristics of the location.
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Based on the consultation and site analysis, we create an exterior design concept that aligns with your vision and complements the existing architecture. This includes initial sketches, mood boards, or 3D renderings to illustrate the proposed design.
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We guide you through the selection of materials and finishes for various exterior elements, such as siding, roofing, paving, and landscaping. We consider factors like durability, weather resistance, and aesthetic harmony.
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We design the overall layout of the exterior space, including the placement of key elements like pathways, decks, gardens, and outdoor furniture. This step focuses on optimizing functionality and creating a cohesive flow.
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We help you select and place landscaping elements such as trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns. Our goal is to create a visually appealing and sustainable landscape that enhances the property's beauty.
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We design a lighting plan that complements the exterior design. This includes choosing appropriate fixtures, determining their placement, and ensuring proper illumination for safety and aesthetics.
-
We check local building codes, zoning laws, and HOA regulations to ensure the design complies with all requirements. This step helps avoid legal issues and ensures a smooth implementation process.
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We present the exterior design concept to you for review and feedback. We make adjustments based on your input to ensure the final design meets your expectations.
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Once you're satisfied with the design, we create detailed plans for construction and implementation. This includes specific instructions for contractors and builders.
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We work with contractors and builders to coordinate the construction and installation process. This step involves managing logistics, timelines, and quality control to ensure everything is executed according to the plan.
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After the exterior design is implemented, we conduct a final inspection to ensure everything is in place and meets your expectations. We address any last-minute adjustments or issues.
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We offer follow-up support to ensure your satisfaction with the final design. If any issues arise, we're here to help resolve them and ensure your exterior design continues to meet your needs.
Pricing
$2 Per Square Foot for Individual Services
Our transparent per-square-foot pricing model is a client-focused approach that ensures you receive accurate and transparent pricing tailored to your unique design project and allows us to be the best designers possible.
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The Full Service offers all of the individual services at a great price. It’s made for those who want the complete interior design experience.
The individual services offers stand-alone options for those who are looking for specific interior design help.
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The In-Person option involves onsite visits, measuring, photographing, videoing, and analyzing done by us. Additionally, we take care of the project management and quality check. Lastly, you’ll get face-to-face consultations. This option is tailored for those in or around Los Angeles
The Virtual option allows those living outside of Los Angeles to take advantage of our design services. The measuring, photographing, videoing must done by you and given to us for analysis. Additionally, you’ll have to take care of the in-person project management and quality check. Lastly, you’ll get remote consultations over Zoom.
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The per square footage pricing model calculates your price based on the total square footage of the area being designed. This can be a single room or your whole home. The price is calculated by multiplying $8 or $2 by your total area. To calculate your total area you multiplying the width and length of your space. This will give you your estimate, the final square footage and measuring will be confirmed by us.
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Proportional to project size.
Simplifies Budget Estimation
Offers Fairness and Transparency
Encourages Efficient Use of Space
Allows Us to Get Additional Staff for Larger Projects
As opposed to charging hourly, charing per-square-footage allows us to spend as much time as we need to make your design the best possible without incurring you additional unexpected chargeable hours.
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Step 1. Find the Square Footage of your space by multiplying it’s length and width in feet.
Step 2. Multiply your square footage by $8 or $2 to get your unique price.
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The total cost of our complete design service is $8 per square foot. This amount reflects our overhead, design expertise, and extensive experience. It covers all eight of our core offerings: Concept Development, Space Planning, 3D Previews, Furniture & Decor Selection, Color and Material Selection, Lighting Design, Sourcing, and Project Management.
The cost of individual services is $3 per square foot, also factoring in our overhead, design expertise, and experience. The key difference is that, at this price point, you receive one specific service instead of the full package.
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No additional design fees! This is the beauty of charging per square footage. You have one set price and we will work with you until we deliver the agreed-upon scope of your work!
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No minimums.
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You are allowed a set number of revisions. Additional revisions or major changes during a project will be charged at standard $8 per square footage and new timelines will be set.
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Depending on the project but typically they are. Hallways and stairs affect the design aesthetic of adjacent areas.
FAQ’s
Meet the Principle Designer
Hello, I'm Edgar Urrutia, I am glad you’re here!
I'm an Interior Designer with a degree from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and two years of professional experience. I’ve worked for a luxury hotel interior design firm and as an assistant to a luxury residential designer based in Los Angeles. My work is all about creating beautiful and functional spaces that tell a story, reflecting my clients' unique personalities and lifestyles. This website marks the start of my life-long journey to build my own residential interior design studio, where I aim to provide comprehensive services that are tailored to individual needs, and to one day launch my own furniture and decor brand.
I'm excited to help bring your design vision to life!
Hello, I'm Edgar Urrutia, I’m glad you’re here!
I'm an Interior Designer with a degree from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and two years of professional experience. I’ve worked for a luxury hotel interior design firm and as an assistant to a luxury residential designer based in Los Angeles. My work is all about creating beautiful and functional spaces that tell a story, reflecting my clients' unique personalities and lifestyles. This website marks the start of my life-long journey to build my own residential interior design studio, where I aim to provide comprehensive services that are tailored to individual needs, and to one day launch my own furniture and decor brand.
I'm excited to help bring your design vision to life!
Meet the Principle Designer
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We aim for flexibility throughout the process. You can request changes during the design development and construction phases. We work with you to make adjustments as needed, ensuring the final design meets your expectations. Two revisions are allowed per package. Additional or major revisions will incur an additional design fee.
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Yes, we can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable options into your exterior design. This includes energy-efficient lighting, sustainable landscaping, and the use of environmentally friendly materials.
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We coordinate with contractors and builders to ensure the construction and installation process aligns with the final design plan. While we do not perform the construction ourselves, we oversee the process to ensure quality and compliance with the design.
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