Wagner Design Group

You know you are going to have a wonderful experience working with a new client when the first thing they tell you is that they like to get their hands dirty! Music to my ears!

This is a very unique property as it partially sits over the lake, so its “backyard” is a public space for recreation, wildlife, and adventures. While this can be a wonderful feature, there are times when one wants to be able to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors more privately. In this case, the “front" of the home becomes the opportunity for that with an elongated courtyard as the canvas.

You enter the property from a discrete gate at the street, what lies beyond is a complete surprise. Once you walk through, you are surrounded by lush and private shrubs and trees that frame the courtyard and help to create a "landscape room”. There is a pathway that meanders to the entry of the home, a seating area that surrounds a built in firepit, two water features, and plenty of room for gardening and letting the plantings set the stage. This garden experience is ready for friends and family to gather and socialize, space to putter amongst the perennials, and is most of all a welcoming entry to the home.

Home and landscape remodel for a lakeside property. Completed just in time to enjoy the water and sun this summer!

New construction on the golf course. Completed just in time to enjoy the summer! Complete with patio, bubbler water feature, built-in bbq, fire pit feature, lawn, and pathways.

A new blog post on hiring a designer vs going with a design/build firm!

Why should I hire you? When I first meet with clients, something I am sometimes asked is, "why should I hire a designer and not go with a design/build company?" Great question! There are several reasons an independent designer just may be the perfect route for you. The first is that you aren't tied to one contractor from....