NC DESIGNS

LANDSCAPES for modern living

“We have lost count of how many times people drive or walk by and compliment us on the transformation, as well as take photos. Excellent work!”

— Cathy Roche, Morro Bay

NC Designs is a California Landscape Design Studio based in LOS OSOS, CA

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This sweet side yard renovation provided my awesome clients with the perfect adult relaxation zone. We turned nothing into a whole lot in just over a month, from design to installation. ✨
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Some of my favorite pieces in a design are the tertiary paths that get you to the nooks and crannies and the just hidden spaces off to the side. ✨
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Sometimes we do things a little different than the rest ✨#californiatropical
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Finished up a new project that required a lot of retention, but the goal was modern-rustic and we needed something more budget-friendly than concrete. The blend of materials comes off as soft, subdued and just quirky enough for this central coast ins

After a site visit, I like to look back at photos from before we started to remember how far we’d come. It’s always impactful, especially when there are new special features, but it’s nice to be reminded how much plants can make a d

Backside view of a whimsical, layered raised planter. We wanted something fun, yet a little spiky to allude to the kid-free primary bedroom patio. So far, it’s been a safe zone from most of the ball-throwing, tag-playing fun! ✨
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An overhaul of this little coastal yard led to a modern, big-city inspired design for the family. They wanted something warm and cozy with just enough lawn space to kick a ball around. Between the @lumacaststudio fire pit, a rich variety of plants an

Life is about family and friends and finding the pockets of time to spend together, even doing the simplest of pleasures. Creating more opportunities to do that outdoors is where we come in. ✨
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Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’ is one of the plants I’ve been playing on repeat for a few years. I can’t deny that I have favorites! It’s a tried and true beauty that trails off walls and mounds up to create a funky, undul

Looking back on original site photos can be a good reminder of the impact we’ve made on a property. This homes outdoor living space was nearly doubled, with every inch of the landscape updated and expanded to create opportunities for gathering

We installed the landscape for this new home back in January and it’s filling in well! Still waiting on much anticipated plant pots for the porch and then all will be complete in the front. Backyard coming soon ✨
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