Landscape Design and Outdoor Living in Decatur
When space is limited, every decision matters. A patio that is slightly too large can overwhelm a yard, while poor circulation, drainage, or plant placement can make a compact property difficult to enjoy.
Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces helps Decatur homeowners create outdoor environments that feel comfortable, intentional, and connected to the home.
Make Better Use of the Property You Have
A successful outdoor plan does not depend only on square footage. Careful design can create defined areas for dining, conversation, gardening, cooking, play, or quiet relaxation without making the property feel crowded.
Depending on your goals, we may recommend:
- Landscape redesign
- Patios and walkways
- Fire pits or outdoor fireplaces
- Retaining walls and steps
- Outdoor kitchens
- Porches, decks, and pergolas
- Drainage improvements
- Outdoor lighting
- Privacy planting
- Complete front- or backyard renovation
Each recommendation should solve a purpose and contribute to the complete environment.
Design Considerations for Decatur Homes
Decatur properties may include mature trees, older homes, established gardens, limited construction access, aging hardscapes, or drainage concerns. New work should complement the architecture and neighborhood character while improving daily function.
We evaluate what is worth preserving and how new materials, plants, structures, and gathering areas can be introduced without making the property feel overdesigned.
Guided Design and Construction
The Client Concierge begins with discovery: what you dislike now, how you want to use the yard, who will use it, and which improvements matter most.
Once we understand the property, scope, timing, design requirements, and anticipated investment, we recommend the appropriate consultation and next step.
OUR LANDSCAPE SERVICE OPTIONS INCLUDES
Consult
Start with our Client Concierge to discuss your goals, property, scope and anticipated investment. We confirm service availability and recommend the appropriate paid consultation: Elevate ($99), Lifestyle ($249) or Legacy ($499).
Design
Elevate includes a preliminary sketch and project estimate. Lifestyle and Legacy include a 2D digital design, with one and three included revisions respectively. An optional 3D design add-on is available with Lifestyle and Legacy for an additional $500; it is not available with Elevate. Your designer confirms the scope, deliverables and timing for your property.
Build
After you approve the design and written construction proposal, our project team coordinates the work, materials and relevant specialists. We explain project-specific timing, keep you informed and document approved scope changes as your outdoor space takes shape.
Satisfy
At the final walkthrough, we explain the installed features and care instructions and review the applicable written warranty terms. Your project team remains your contact for follow-up questions, so you can enjoy the completed space with confidence.
Plan a More Enjoyable Decatur Outdoor Space
Speak with our Client Concierge about your property, lifestyle, and the improvements that would make the greatest difference.
Plan your Decatur outdoor makeover
Explore our Elevate, Lifestyle and Legacy Makeover tiers with your Client Concierge to find the approach that fits your goals, scope and anticipated investment. Our investment guide explains planning considerations and includes completed-project examples.
Still deciding which kind of contractor you need? Read our design-build, landscaper and pool builder comparison before choosing your team.
Confirm coverage for your property
Service coverage is based on specific ZIP codes, not city boundaries or a mileage radius. Check our service ZIP-code directory, then share your property address with our Client Concierge to confirm availability and project fit.
A completed project in Decatur
A family gathering space with a covered cooking area, pizza oven, bocce court and a gas fire pit.
Our Process
Can you improve a small Decatur backyard?
Yes. Good planning can often improve function by refining scale, circulation, vertical elements, privacy, lighting, and the placement of gathering areas.
Do you offer fire-pit and hardscape construction?
Yes. Outdoor Makeover has existing expertise in Decatur fire features and hardscaping, which can be planned as part of a complete environment.
Can you address water collecting in the yard?
Yes. The appropriate solution depends on grading, runoff sources, soil, neighboring conditions, and where the water can be directed responsibly.
Will new work complement an older home?
That is an important design objective. Material selection, proportions, details, and transitions should respect the home’s architecture.