Here at Paradise Designs we have spent many years spearheading a larger trend where the residential pool, especially in our temperate Southern California environment, is reimagined as a year-round destination rather than a summer retreat. The pools functions as a keystone with seating areas and...
Paradise Designs has our roots in tropical design and with a renewed focus on pairing that beauty with our California climate, arid tropical landscaping has become increasingly popular. An arid tropical style blends the exotic appeal of tropical foliage with the practicality required for our semi-arid...
A deeply rewarding aspect of landscape design is the remarkable transformation that takes place in a client’s property between the very first site visit and the final reveal. Few things are more satisfying than watching an overgrown, cluttered, or outdated landscape evolve into a clean,...
At Paradise Designs we create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces by utilizing the foundational elements of landscape design to deliver yards, gardens and living areas with harmony, balance, and purpose. Lines can be used properly can evoke a classic or contemporary feeling. Be they straight or curved,...
Looking out at your yard, what do you see? What is your dream? Maybe you imagine an inviting outdoor living space perfect for summer gatherings, or perhaps a tranquil garden retreat where you can unwind after a long day. Whatever your vision, when you call...
Thinking about building an outdoor kitchen and creating that outdoor entertainment space you’ve been dreaming of? These days, you can put just about any appliance you want in a backyard kitchen from smokers to pizza ovens… but the goal is to design a functional kitchen...
Did you know that California has more plant species than any other state in the nation? I’m not really surprised…but if you were wondering, at least one third of California’s native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Our native plants are not only...
Have you thought about starting an edible garden in your yard? I think now, more than ever, people are realizing the importance of growing their own food. Growing fruits and vegetables seems like an ancient practice in our modern society of busy, overscheduled families buzzing...
Maintaining a healthy landscape and keeping your properties looking their best is an integral part of living in Orange County. Getting your landscape up to par increases your home value but it also makes you happy coming home to something you can be proud of....
Fall is a terrific time to tackle some of the maintenance, updates or additions you've been planning for your yard. Not only do we have the satisfaction of taking care of the work, we get to enjoy the new changes with our family and friends...
Autumn is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. In addition to thoughts of fruit tree planting and some of the inevitable yearly clean ups of our softscapes and trimming trees around your yard after Summer’s heat, come plans for the holidays...
Before and After images always provide a striking look at the difference professional design and construction can make in your home. In this instance, our client wanted to take advantage of their backyard to create a space the whole family could enjoy. We were able to...