Let Us Guide You Through Our Design Process
Outdoor Living Designers in Dallas, TX
CONSULTATION
Understanding Your Vision
Our design process begins with a private consultation where we learn about how you live, what inspires you, and how your outdoor space can best serve you. As providers of premium residential landscape design services in Dallas, TX, we take pride in turning everyday spaces into extraordinary extensions of your home.
PROPOSAL
Tailored Planning with Intention
Following your initial consultation, we will provide a tailored proposal outlining the scope of our professional design services. With your approval, we’ll schedule a comprehensive site analysis and begin the concept and schematic design phase.
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This design engagement is a distinct investment from any future construction costs and will be detailed transparently for your review. It’s the first step in ensuring your outdoor space reflects both your vision and the refined elegance expected in North Texas’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
SITE ANALYSIS
Walking the Land
During your site visit our team walks your property to evaluate existing elements, take measurements, assess elevation, and note architectural influences. Every outdoor space has its rhythm. We listen before we build.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Ideas Take Shape
This phase is all about exploration. We'll create conceptual drawings to bring your vision to life in visual form. You'll see spatial layouts, features, and initial material ideas, giving you a clear sense of how your customized design will come together.
OCULUS 3D DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Step Into Your Future Space
Here's where Scapes stands apart. Using Oculus 3D technology, we bring your future landscape to life before construction begins.
Put on the headset and walk through your outdoor retreat. Experience the flow, the layout, and the lighting in real-time. This is more than a design review—a complete immersion into your future space.
MASTER PLAN
Your Full Landscape Blueprint
The final deliverable is a detailed master plan that captures every approved element, from the plant palette to stone selection to lighting placement. The plan is precise, polished, and ready for construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the design process cost?
Design fees vary based on the size and complexity of your property, as well as the features you'd like to include, such as outdoor kitchens, custom lighting, or entertainment systems. After our initial consultation, we’ll provide a detailed proposal outlining your investment in the design phase.
Can I hire you for design only?
Our design services are available exclusively as part of our full design-build process. We take pride in overseeing every step of your project to ensure our high standards and your vision are flawlessly brought to life.
How long does the process take?
The duration depends on the project's scale. Still, most design phases typically take 4–8 weeks from consultation to completion of the master plan.
How many revisions are included in the design process?
We include up to two rounds of revisions during the design phase to refine and perfect your vision. That said, our priority is your satisfaction. If additional adjustments are needed to ensure you're confident before construction begins, we’ll work with you to make it right. Your happiness with the final design matters to us.