Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bay Area Landscape Design Experts
Julie Orr Design has been transforming outdoor spaces into personalized sanctuaries for over 15 years. Founded by Julie Orr, a landscape designer with dual degrees in Interior and Horticultural Design, our firm combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create functional, beautiful outdoor environments. We specialize in full-service landscape design, offering clients a collaborative experience that begins with understanding their unique lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Our process leverages mobile technology to visualize designs in real-time, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage. Based in the Bay Area, we serve Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties, drawing on deep regional knowledge of local climates, soils, and plant life.Our commitment to personalized service extends through project completion, including contractor coordination and installation oversight. We pride ourselves on listening intently to client needs while adding creative touches that elevate each project. With a focus on both hardscape and softscape elements, we deliver solutions that enhance property value and daily living. Our portfolio showcases diverse projects, from intimate backyard retreats to expansive estate landscapes. Backed by numerous client testimonials praising our attention to detail and collaborative approach, we continue to build a reputation as a trusted partner in outdoor space transformation.
Services
Full Service Landscape Design
Front Yard Designs
Back Yard Designs
Custom Features
Pergola Installation
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Features
Water Features
Sports Courts
Vegetable Gardens
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of landscape design expertise in the Bay Area
- Our collaborative design process visualizes concepts in real-time at your home
- We provide full-service support from initial consultation to project completion
- Our regional expertise optimizes designs for local climate and plant life
- We maintain direct involvement in every project as the principal designer
What people say
Amazing person to work with
Creative ideas
5-Star service
Detail oriented
Project success
Services
Full Service Landscape Design
Our comprehensive landscape design service transforms outdoor spaces through personalized collaboration. We begin with a complimentary consultation to understand your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences, then use mobile technology to visualize designs in real-time at your property. The service includes detailed design plans, material selection guidance, budget projections, and contractor coordination to ensure seamless implementation of both hardscape and softscape elements.
Custom Outdoor Features
We specialize in creating unique outdoor living spaces with custom features like kitchens, fire pits, water features, and sports courts. Our designs integrate functional elements with aesthetic appeal, ensuring each feature complements your lifestyle and property architecture. From initial concept to material selection and contractor oversight, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance your outdoor living experience and property value.
Pergola Installation
Our pergola designs provide elegant shade solutions that extend outdoor living spaces. We offer a complete range of styles from traditional to contemporary, with options for integrated lighting, climbing plants, and weather protection. The service includes site assessment, design customization, material selection, and coordination with trusted contractors for professional installation that complements your existing landscape.
Front Yard Makeovers
We transform front yards into welcoming spaces that enhance property aesthetics and value. Our designs balance hardscape elements like driveways and walkways with softscape plantings to create cohesive, low-maintenance landscapes. The service includes comprehensive planning from hardscape layout to plant selection, ensuring designs complement your home's architecture while meeting practical needs like accessibility and irrigation.
Backyard Oasis Creation
We design backyard environments that combine functionality with personal style, creating spaces for entertainment, relaxation, and family activities. Our approach integrates patios, decks, and walkways with vegetation and specialty features like putting greens or bocce courts. The service includes complete planning from initial concept to material selection and implementation oversight, ensuring cohesive, enjoyable outdoor living areas.
People
Julie Orr
Principal Landscape Designer
Julie Orr is the founder and principal designer with over 15 years of experience in landscape architecture. She holds degrees in both Interior Design and Horticultural Design, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to create functional outdoor spaces. Her deep understanding of Bay Area climates and plant life informs every project.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve homeowners in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties within the Bay Area.
What design services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscape design including hardscape/softscape planning, custom features, and complete implementation support.
How does your design process work?
Our four-step process includes consultation, preparation, collaborative design sessions at your home, and implementation support with preferred contractors.
Do you work with contractors?
Yes, we coordinate with trusted local contractors and provide bid reviews and installation oversight to ensure project success.
Can you help with material selection?
Yes, we provide expert guidance on material choices that balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget considerations.
Do you offer consultations?
We provide complimentary online consultations to discuss your project vision and determine how we can help.
