Refined Outdoor Living Spaces throughout Chicago, IL
Tailored Design Solutions and Meticulous
Project Execution for Your Unique Outdoor Sanctuary
Creating a personalized outdoor living space means combining your vision for relaxation and connection with the natural features and architectural character of your property. At Nathan Wright Landscape Design, we achieve this through a client-centered approach that blends your ideas with our expertise.
For outdoor living projects of any size in Chicago, Illinois, we emphasize design excellence and innovation to create bespoke landscapes that seamlessly integrate with your home and lifestyle.
We begin by capturing the essence of your property, emphasizing its inherent beauty, and artfully merging it with your vision for function, style, and ambiance. Registered Landscape Architect and plant expert Nathan Wright leads your project, ensuring the thoughtful selection of premium hardscape materials, an inspired plant palette, and sustainable solutions for irrigation, drainage, and erosion control.
Our comprehensive design process includes detailed site plans, plant palettes, and layouts, enabling you to visualize your outdoor space before construction begins. Our skilled installation team translates these details into reality, bringing your inspired outdoor environment to life. Throughout the process, we encourage open communication, inviting your feedback, and keeping you informed on our progress. As a full-service company, we also offer ongoing maintenance services to sustain the beauty and functionality of your outdoor living space.
Transforming your outdoor environment today will create lasting, memorable experiences for you and the people that matter most all while enhancing your property value. Connect with us through our contact form, and we'll respond within one business day to initiate this exciting collaboration.
Experience a Personalized Journey with a
Boutique Design-Build-Maintain Studio
At Nathan Wright Landscape Design, we work to earn your trust and respect to allow for close-knit collaboration on your outdoor living design and installation. Over the years, we've built close relationships with our clients, and we're delighted to hear they love their landscapes and their experiences with us.
Raising the Bar in Outdoor Living Spaces
At Nathan Wright Landscape Design, our collaborative approach and commitment to excellence ensure a reliable and inspiring experience for our clients. Here's how we lead your journey in creating an exceptional outdoor living space:
Effortless
Outdoor Spaces That Enrich and Captivate
With detailed plant palettes and design, functional hardscapes, and a focus on creativity and innovation, each landscape is personalized for the residential or commercial needs of a space. Browse our portfolio to see our work throughout Chicago, Illinois.
A Synergistic Approach Based on
Collaboration and Open Communication
With years of experience in Chicago, we've fine-tuned a process for your landscape design and installation to ensure every detail is accounted for. This is what to expect when you work with us:
Step 1: Get in Touch
Fill out our contact form or call us to schedule a project consultation.
Step 2: Introduction Call
In a quick 15-minute call, we’ll get to know you, hear more about your vision, and share how we work. This is also a chance to see if we’re the right fit to design, build, and care for your outdoor space. If it feels like a match, we’ll connect you with the team members best suited to guide your project.
Step 3: Discovery Call & Design Proposal
Next, you’ll meet with one of our design experts to explore what’s possible for your outdoor space considering your goals, budget, and timeline. Then you’ll receive a detailed proposal outlining our 3-Step Design Process, projected schedule, and a design fee, typically starting at $3,200.
Step 4: Design Development
With your project officially underway, we’ll invite you to contribute inspiration on your personal online design board, helping us tune into your style and preferences. Next, we’ll visit your property to measure, photograph, and note any existing elements you’d like preserved. With these details in hand, we’ll start sketching early design concepts for your future landscape.
Step 5: Review Your Preliminary Design
Now for the exciting part—your first look at the vision we’ve created for your outdoor space. During a Zoom meeting with your designer, you’ll review the proposed layout, plant palette, and a preliminary build budget. We’ll gather your feedback and refine the details to ensure the final design aligns perfectly with your goals.
Step 6: Finalize Design + Prepare to Build
This is the moment when your design transitions from vision to reality. In a Zoom meeting, we’ll present the polished design and introduce you to the member of our construction team who will help oversee the transformation. You’ll receive a detailed Phase 1 Installation Proposal, including projected costs and schedule. Once you approve and submit your deposit, we’ll reserve your spot on our construction calendar and set the stage for building your new outdoor space.
Step 7: Building Your Outdoor Space
Once construction begins, our expert team takes care of everything—from sourcing materials and securing permits to scheduling and site preparation. Throughout the process, your dedicated Project Manager will provide regular updates and be available to answer questions, ensuring you’re informed and confident as your design comes to life.
Step 8: Final Walkthrough + Maintenance Planning
Your project concludes with a personal walkthrough of your finished landscape, ensuring every element reflects your vision. You’ll learn how to nurture your space as it grows, and we’ll share how our expert maintenance team can help safeguard its beauty so it continues to thrive for seasons to come.
Comprehensive
Design and Build Solutions for Any Project
With comprehensive services for residential and commercial properties, our in-house team of experts and extensive network of trusted contractors can meet all of your landscaping needs. We're known among landscaping companies in the Chicagoland area for our sustainable solutions, collaborative spirit, and high-level design and craftsmanship in everything we do:
Tailored Outdoor Living Solutions For
Chicago, IL Neighborhoods
Bucktown, Illinois
Logan Square, IllinoisLogan Square, Illinois
Old Town, IllinoisOld Town, Illinois
Lakeview, IllinoisLakeview, Illinois
West Loop, IllinoisWest Loop, Illinois
Fulton Market, IllinoisFulton Market, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois River Forest, IllinoisRiver Forest, Illinois
Evanston, IllinoisEvanston, Illinois
Gold Coast, IllinoisGold Coast, Illinois
Nathan Wright Landscape Design specializes in naturalistic perennial garden design, outdoor living installation, irrigation design and repair, and landscape maintenance with a focus on sustainability and client-centered creativity. We proudly serve residential and commercial clients in the entire Chicago, Illinois, area, including these communities:
Visit our Service Area page to learn more, and fill out our contact form when you're ready to grow with us.
Enhance Your Career in a
Collaborative and Values-Driven Workplace
It's more than a job. When you start a career with us, you'll receive the training and support you need to advance within the company while creating exceptional landscapes throughout the Chicago area. We value mentorship, innovation, relationships, and teamwork. If this inspires you, we hope to hear from you. Apply today.
Exceptional Landscape Design, Plant Selection, and Craftsmanship:
Create Your Unique Environment
Nathan Wright Landscape Design is renowned for its modern naturalistic landscape design style, inspired by the prestigious Lurie Garden lineage. Embracing the innovative techniques of Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf and renowned Midwest plant expert Roy Diblik, we create harmonious outdoor spaces that seamlessly blend with the natural environment, influenced by color, climate, and bloom times.
With a comprehensive understanding of various outdoor living styles, we adopt a holistic approach to your environment, keeping in mind functionality, budget, and maintenance requirements. Our expertise spans a wide range of outdoor living projects, from outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and water features to decks, patios, green walls, and more.
Let Nathan Wright Landscape Design bring your vision for your outdoor environment to life in your Chicago, Illinois home. Reach out to us to discuss your vision and embark on a journey to transform your outdoor space today.