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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Sunrise check-in at this gem✨
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Layered and linear in Los Osos ✨
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A place to pause ✨
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This hilltop design was all about depth and detail. Our goal was to soften the perimeter around the homes footprint and ease the transition to the open space around it. Thoughtful choices created purposeful layers and the opportunity to blur the line

One way to greet guests #entryway ✨
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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