3D Rendering and 360 Walkthrough Designer Services for Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties Years of ?Hands-On? professional experience and continued development, AM is anchored to bring the ?OUTSIDE IN DESIGN?. Living spaces are refined to go beyond. Grounded in various use of texture, tone and elements of nature. The walls separating our choice for space should not lack that transparency in our daily use. It is an invigorating process to learn more about my Clients use of space and acknowledge the various approaches that present themselves when trying to address those needs for growth and balance. Inspiration presents itself in many forms along the way. Passion extending into the core of what design is about, drives resourceful ambition and a continued education to adapt and bring creativity that represents your needs. Creative - Adaptive - Resourceful
"Alexia is amazing! She went above and beyond to make our home remodel a success. Being able to see the 3D views of our home was extremely helpful in visualizing the entire concept. Alexia is professional and has so many great ideas that we never had thought of. I highly recommend Alexia with any project. We will be working with her again soon."
Lindsey H on September 2022
3D Rendering and 360 Walkthrough Designer Services for Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties Years of ?Hands-On? professional experience and continued development, AM is anchored to bring the ?OUTSIDE IN DESIGN?. Living spaces are refined to go beyond. Grounded in various use of texture, tone and elements of nature. The walls separating our choice for space should not lack that transparency in our daily use. It is an invigorating process to learn more about my Clients use of space and acknowledge the various approaches that present themselves when trying to address those needs for growth and balance. Inspiration presents itself in many forms along the way. Passion extending into the core of what design is about, drives resourceful ambition and a continued education to adapt and bring creativity that represents your needs. Creative - Adaptive - Resourceful
"Alexia is amazing! She went above and beyond to make our home remodel a success. Being able to see the 3D views of our home was extremely helpful in visualizing the entire concept. Alexia is professional and has so many great ideas that we never had thought of. I highly recommend Alexia with any project. We will be working with her again soon."
Lindsey H on September 2022
The Carmel Guild is a "Family Owned" and "Family Operated" Construction and Real Estate company with over 50 years experience in these trades. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom design and remodeling. Property preparation and readiness for the Real Estate market. We strive for customer satisfaction and pride ourselves with an eye for detail. If you are planning to improve or sell your home this year we would like to meet with you.
"Jim and his carpenter were both all over this project. Parts/materials were ordered the same day work contract was signed. The old deck was quickly demolished and hauled off. I checked in 2 - 3 times over the build period and could see Jim's team had zero problems building exactly to architectural print. I was very impressed with the build quality and workmanship as well as overall interactions with me. Job well done."
David M on December 2023
The Carmel Guild is a "Family Owned" and "Family Operated" Construction and Real Estate company with over 50 years experience in these trades. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom design and remodeling. Property preparation and readiness for the Real Estate market. We strive for customer satisfaction and pride ourselves with an eye for detail. If you are planning to improve or sell your home this year we would like to meet with you.
"Jim and his carpenter were both all over this project. Parts/materials were ordered the same day work contract was signed. The old deck was quickly demolished and hauled off. I checked in 2 - 3 times over the build period and could see Jim's team had zero problems building exactly to architectural print. I was very impressed with the build quality and workmanship as well as overall interactions with me. Job well done."
David M on December 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Sean and Ty showed up on time and ready to work. They were very professional and did a great job. They cleaned up after trimming and shaping my bushes and left the yard looking great. Nice young men who deliver good customer service. Their prices are great.. less than half what two other companies quoted me. I will be using them again, for sure."
Wanda G on August 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Sean and Ty showed up on time and ready to work. They were very professional and did a great job. They cleaned up after trimming and shaping my bushes and left the yard looking great. Nice young men who deliver good customer service. Their prices are great.. less than half what two other companies quoted me. I will be using them again, for sure."
Wanda G on August 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of Landscape Design experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great experience, lots of good ideas and was very willing to work with my ideas"
Dale W on December 2012
We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of Landscape Design experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great experience, lots of good ideas and was very willing to work with my ideas"
Dale W on December 2012
Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Sacramento, and Thousand Oaks. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We work with “Experts Only” to achieve 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.
"Working with Ron Geronimo has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. As a Landscape Design Consultant for Black Diamond, Ron brings a rare combination of technical knowledge, creative vision, and a genuine passion for outdoor spaces. It was clear that Ron takes the time to truly understand his clients' needs, preferences, and the unique features of each property. He listens carefully, asks insightful questions, and then delivers thoughtful design solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Ron has a remarkable ability to merge aesthetics with practicality, ensuring that every design element serves a purpose and enhances the overall flow of the space. I have fully enjoyed working with Ron."
Joseph D on May 2025
Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Sacramento, and Thousand Oaks. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We work with “Experts Only” to achieve 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.
"Working with Ron Geronimo has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. As a Landscape Design Consultant for Black Diamond, Ron brings a rare combination of technical knowledge, creative vision, and a genuine passion for outdoor spaces. It was clear that Ron takes the time to truly understand his clients' needs, preferences, and the unique features of each property. He listens carefully, asks insightful questions, and then delivers thoughtful design solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Ron has a remarkable ability to merge aesthetics with practicality, ensuring that every design element serves a purpose and enhances the overall flow of the space. I have fully enjoyed working with Ron."
Joseph D on May 2025
With over 36 years of experience serving the Monterey area, Handy Dan Construction & Greenwise Landscapes is the solution for all your outdoor garden needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Dan was friendly, prompt and professional."
David D on February 2019
With over 36 years of experience serving the Monterey area, Handy Dan Construction & Greenwise Landscapes is the solution for all your outdoor garden needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Dan was friendly, prompt and professional."
David D on February 2019
At Terra Natura we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Working with Kent and his team was so easy. I put off having the work done because I thought it would be stressful, and my vision would be ignored. NOT with Terra Natura! I couldn't be happier with the garden, outdoor kitchen and lighting. A real joy to work with, on time and exactly what I envisioned."
Carman Y on January 2025
At Terra Natura we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Working with Kent and his team was so easy. I put off having the work done because I thought it would be stressful, and my vision would be ignored. NOT with Terra Natura! I couldn't be happier with the garden, outdoor kitchen and lighting. A real joy to work with, on time and exactly what I envisioned."
Carman Y on January 2025
For over 45 years, Craven Landscaping, Inc. has transformed outdoor ideas into reality across the Monterey Peninsula. As one of the area's largest full-service landscaping contractors, we blend nature, art, and craftsmanship to create enduring landscapes. Whether you seek drama or serenity, a manicured look or a native setting, we bring the expertise and vision to bring your dreams to life. Truly, painting your landscape with plants.
"Craven Landscaping was very quick to go out to the property and provide a quote. They were professional, did beautiful work, and were very responsive."
Danielle B on December 2024
For over 45 years, Craven Landscaping, Inc. has transformed outdoor ideas into reality across the Monterey Peninsula. As one of the area's largest full-service landscaping contractors, we blend nature, art, and craftsmanship to create enduring landscapes. Whether you seek drama or serenity, a manicured look or a native setting, we bring the expertise and vision to bring your dreams to life. Truly, painting your landscape with plants.
"Craven Landscaping was very quick to go out to the property and provide a quote. They were professional, did beautiful work, and were very responsive."
Danielle B on December 2024
We've been 35 years in business. We have a diverse design sensibility to match your tastes. We do kitchens, living rooms, family rooms, additions, whole house renovations and offices. We also do custom woodworks: furniture, kitchen cabinets and builtins. You can commission custom woodworks at our fully equipped wood shop in Sand City. In designing for your home, business or performance space, we find the right look to fit your character and tastes, integrated with cost effective "green" solutions. I'm hands-on in every project! We've also spent years designing and building sets for live theater. We bring a good sense of how to design a good setting for the play of your life.
"Did the work as advertised"
James R on April 2022
We've been 35 years in business. We have a diverse design sensibility to match your tastes. We do kitchens, living rooms, family rooms, additions, whole house renovations and offices. We also do custom woodworks: furniture, kitchen cabinets and builtins. You can commission custom woodworks at our fully equipped wood shop in Sand City. In designing for your home, business or performance space, we find the right look to fit your character and tastes, integrated with cost effective "green" solutions. I'm hands-on in every project! We've also spent years designing and building sets for live theater. We bring a good sense of how to design a good setting for the play of your life.
"Did the work as advertised"
James R on April 2022
With 30 years of experience, We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We love our new deck! It’s sturdy, beautiful, and adds so much value to our backyard. The team listened to what we wanted and delivered exactly that, right down to the custom railing and built-in seating."
Kolber S on April 2025
With 30 years of experience, We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We love our new deck! It’s sturdy, beautiful, and adds so much value to our backyard. The team listened to what we wanted and delivered exactly that, right down to the custom railing and built-in seating."
Kolber S on April 2025
Hiring a landscape designer brings your unique vision to life and provides expert guidance on design details you may not have considered. They clarify your overall layout and refine specific elements, advise on native and environmentally compatible plants and optimal placement, and develop a cohesive, colorful garden scheme. Their expertise enhances the visual appeal, boosts curb appeal and home value, and streamlines project management for a functional, beautiful outdoor space.
Start by checking that the designer holds current licenses, certifications, or professional memberships in your state. Next, review a portfolio of recent projects and ask for two or three homeowner references to verify results and reliability. Pros who show a deep, diverse body of work often charge more, but that experience usually pays off in fewer headaches for you. Finally, talk through their design process to be sure it lines up with your goals and aesthetic.