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Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces brings design and construction together through one coordinated team. Led by CEO and co-founder Navid Derakhshan, we combine thoughtful planning, careful craftsmanship and attentive communication to create outdoor spaces around the way you want to live. Explore our client reviews and documented recognition to learn more about our work.

First and foremost are our core values: Integrity; Elevating the Customer Experience; Teamwork and Trust; Continuous Process Improvement; and Embracing Change. These values are not just words on a page—they guide every decision we make and every interaction we have. Each individual who wears our logo truly lives and breathes these principles, and we are proud to have them represent our brand. To ensure we consistently deliver on this promise, we actively measure customer satisfaction through CSAT and NPS, holding ourselves accountable to an exceptional experience at every stage.

Equally important is the caliber of people behind our work. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who bring together technical expertise, a passion for design-build craftsmanship, and a genuine commitment to customer service. This combination allows us to deliver outdoor makeovers that are as thoughtful and refined as they are functional.

Our work has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Outdoor Design Builds category for Atlanta. Modern Luxury also lists Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces under Best Landscape Design and Build. Visit our Awards page for source links and historical badges with their individual years and categories.

Our Project Management Style

​We believe that stellar project management is the key to seamless communication throughout a project. Our designers are also our project managers, ensuring the final product reflects the initial vision. Our highly skilled project managers focus on one main project at a time, and professionally manage all design, materials, logistics, and sequence of installation. We believe that our level of designer involvement is what sets us apart.

  • We communicate well with our employees. They have been with us a long time and are well-versed in our standards and procedures.
  • We don’t rush jobs and we do what it takes to provide you with a quality product. We believe in doing it once and doing it right.
  • We are equipped with the right tools for the job.
  • While we don’t rush jobs, we don’t linger on projects either. We finish on time, every time.
  •  We uphold our agreements and contracts.
  • If we make a mistake, we admit it and fix it, asap.
  •  We care about your property. If we notice something small another company has not done correctly, we often just take care of it for you.
  •  From deliveries to weather obstacles to problems such a s a cut cable, we handle it all. We keep you apprised of the situation, and the plan for resolution to any issues that arise.
  • We will communicate with you throughout the project—in person, via phone call, text, or email—whatever works best for you.
  • Upon completion of the project, we do a walk through with you to ensure expectations have been met or exceeded.
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Trusted by Atlanta Families, Celebrated by the Industry

With hundreds of 5-star reviews from homeowners across Atlanta, our clients consistently praise our attention to detail, personalized service, and transformative designs. These heartfelt testimonials are more than just feedback—they’re a reflection of the trust we’ve built and the lifestyles we’ve elevated.
Explore how our passion and craftsmanship have earned us not only rave reviews, but also award-winning recognition in the industry.

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Recognized Design and Craftsmanship

Our work has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Outdoor Design Builds category for Atlanta. Modern Luxury also lists Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces under Best Landscape Design and Build. Visit our Awards page for source links and historical badges with their individual years and categories.

Our Awards page also preserves historical Best of Houzz and local recognition badges, with the year and category shown on each badge.

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Our Process

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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).

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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.

Compare our consultation and design options.

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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.

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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.