Why VizX Design Studios, LLC?
VizX Design Studios LLC is the preferred 3D design Studio for Outdoor Living, Home Improvement and 3D rendering. Our design Studio will work with you in order to realize a rich, innovative, enticing visual experience “while giving” you the power to control your project from start to finish. At VizX Design Studios, our experienced design team is tremendously creative and constantly striving to evolve and remain ahead of the industry.
Empower the Client- At VizX Design Studios we give the clients power to take control of their projects from start for finish. Bring us your ideas and we will turn them into your reality. We will perfect your ideas by bringing them in the real-world format with our experienced design staff. With our Outdoor Living and Home Improvement designs, we give our clients the vision of what they want and the power to understand and visualize each step of the way. No more waiting for different ideas from several companies. Our clients can now have control of their investment. Best of all it saves you time and money.
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any”. Alice Walker
Services Provided:
3D Concept Design, Outdoor Living Design, Pool Design, Landscape Design, 3D Outdoor Living Design, Design Consultations,
Areas Served:
Anywhere in the world!
Certification and Awards:
2013 - Design Award from Structure Studios
2012 - Design Award from Structure Studios
2011 & 2012 - Outdoor Living Design Articles for Pool Life Magazine.
2012 - Outdoor Living Articles for Lowes Pros
VizX Design Studios LLC is the preferred 3D design Studio for Outdoor Living, Home Improvement and 3D rendering. Our design Studio will work with you in order to realize a rich, innovative, enticing visual experience “while giving” you the power to control your project from start to finish. At VizX Design Studios, our experienced design team is tremendously creative and constantly striving to evolve and remain ahead of the industry.
Empower the Client- At VizX Design Studios we give the clients power to take control of their projects from start for finish. Bring us your ideas and we will turn them into your reality. We will perfect your ideas by bringing them in the real-world format with our experienced design staff. With our Outdoor Living and Home Improvement designs, we give our clients the vision of what they want and the power to understand and visualize each step of the way. No more waiting for different ideas from several companies. Our clients can now have control of their investment. Best of all it saves you time and money.
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any”. Alice Walker
Services Provided:
3D Concept Design, Outdoor Living Design, Pool Design, Landscape Design, 3D Outdoor Living Design, Design Consultations,
Areas Served:
Anywhere in the world!
Certification and Awards:
2013 - Design Award from Structure Studios
2012 - Design Award from Structure Studios
2011 & 2012 - Outdoor Living Design Articles for Pool Life Magazine.
2012 - Outdoor Living Articles for Lowes Pros
- Contact:
- Duane Draughon
- Type:
- Landscape Architects & Designers
- Address:
- 100 East Campus View Blvd. Suite 200,
Columbus, Ohio,
United States, 43235 - Phone:
- (614) 781-0725
- Website:
- www.vizxdesign.com/index.htm
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VizX Design Studios @adam it's not a hard job to redo. Even if you offer to pay him a little it's a 2 to 3 hour fix. You just need to be happy with your project at your house.
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NancyJInteriors I agree with most of the comments, BUT, its been a year, most contracts have a one year time limit. I think the contracters cost of labor had something to do with the work you received??? Did you get 2 or 3 bids???
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chandras99 I think that what you were expecting was for all of the pieces on the curve to be pie shaped rather than full squares AND narrow pie shapes
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VizX Design Studios I love it. The pool is under the house though. Thats the only draw back.
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kennethkitchen I think that house is just stunning. Modern, clean and sleek
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Ed Hi igner, very nice rendering. I agree with Dytecture. Would you consider increasing the amount of huge glass windows by 300% ? :) As much big windows as possible, instead of concrete walls ?
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Go Nautical Collections Find more ideas for nautical theme decorating on http://gonautical.com/nautical-decor-c-2.html
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VizX Design Studios I like the black rails with high gloss.
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rcmommy We had a quote for the wrought iron staircase and it was upwards of $20,000. I would rather put in a pool!!
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teresataylor I am in the middle of re-staining our stairs and they are turning out fabulous. I made a custom stain by mixing Ebony and Dark Walnut as I didn't want it completely black. I will say that I preferred the color when more Ebony was added over the Dark Walnut. Our treads are pine and will be stained the same color as the rails and posts. They were a similar color to your stairs; however our spindles are painted white and will remain that way. I will also paint the risers white since they are currently stained as well. I am using a standard stain but used the gel stain last year on all our kitchen cabinets and for the cabinets in our three bathrooms. The gel stain is very easy to use. I pulled instructions off the internet from a blogger and I followed her directions. My kitchen and bathroom cabinets turned out really nice; it gave them the facelift they needed. Good luck!
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VizX Design Studios Dytecture is right. Start with a plan. It will be less expensive in the long run to hire a professional first.
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studio10001 With a limited budget, I'd suggest you attend to your hardscaping first - patio repair,perhaps widening that path. Add to your ideabook, get some books from the library to study, and start plotting out areas of the yard according to usage on a sketchpad. Your local county extension office has specific information regarding plant materials, as will your local nursery. Ask questions. If that seems too much, a consult with a designer is the next money- saving strategy .
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Sweet Caroline Garden Design Don't touch that pergola ! Its gorgeous and so many homes need one for enhancing their architectural style. Shade is very treasured here in our sunny South so don't think of it as undesirable . You have a great entrance it just needs a little tweaking. Remove all plants that seem to be suffering from lack of light. There are many plants that are happy with filtered light . The tree on the left should either be removed or trimmed back because its out of scale. The japanese maple on the right is beautiful. If you live in a sub-tropical or tropical area you could make a very attractive entrance with a gravel garden planted with exotic natives, add water feature, a colorful tiled area with seating or a bench, and some art work. A Japanese garden design would also go well with your courtyard. Here's but one example of what you might consider :
and if that wide expanse of driveway is yours and its in good shape have it stained a deep brown or charcoal gray .
and if that wide expanse of driveway is yours and its in good shape have it stained a deep brown or charcoal gray .
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VizX Design Studios I love the house. Wow! Where is that at? You need color and more color. I would add a paver or stone walk to the entrance way too. I designed a project similar this year. Here is a picture of the house. Similar in an essence of a modern contemporary style home. 
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altadoremason Thanks! House is in Calgary, Canada.
I like your project pics. I guess the picture doesn't show it clearly but there actually is a path to the front entrance; it's about 4' wide and is aggregate finish like the front step. Although, I have considered a stone or paver walk on the side of the house under the spruce trees to the back yard.
FYI, the front door faces straight west so the spruces and dying grass are obviously on the south side of the house.
I like your project pics. I guess the picture doesn't show it clearly but there actually is a path to the front entrance; it's about 4' wide and is aggregate finish like the front step. Although, I have considered a stone or paver walk on the side of the house under the spruce trees to the back yard.
FYI, the front door faces straight west so the spruces and dying grass are obviously on the south side of the house.
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Sweet Caroline Garden Design Great contemporary house calls for a minamilist landscape that will enhance its clean lines. Something along these lines would look great :
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VizX Design Studios Cindy your house is amazing. There is no way I would budget anything outside. Find a designer in your area or a company that you trust to create your dream, outside, then execute in phases. Your house is to nice to rush.
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Linda Foreman what a fabulous kitchen....love the worktop and light fixture. I have just replaced my garage door for an electric one with some windows along the top. I got a great bargain (for cash, say no more) but it is white. My windows and front door and all the trim are stained a dark mahogany brown. Now I don't know how to manage the colours - it is a difficult one. Anyway, good luck with the outside spruce up - I think staining the driveway and investing in some shrubs and roses would be more than enough to change the whole outlook at present. Leave major changes till you have been there a while, have seen it in all weathers and also have some money aside to get what you really want.
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VizX Design Studios Looks like you guys are off to a great start. I would keep the doors the same color and change the shutters. The landscape is the missing link, but mostly overlooked in exterior designs.
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Sweet Caroline Garden Design Sweet Caroline Garden Design
I think that if you paint all the trim blue gray it would go well with your red brick - as in this photo Get rid of the shutters they aren't doing a thing and add trim to enhance windows. :Front Entrances . If budget permits, or in the future, I would have a brick mason replace vinyl siding and match up the existing brick. If budget doesn't permit then paint it a color like the brick to unify the two different materials. I know from experience that after buying a house there's not much left for landscaping so keep this in mind for future reference : Unifying the garage and front entrance with an overhead pergola/arbor and adding a rock garden would add a lot of curb appealGary M. Lane.Below is a sketch of my ideas.
I think that if you paint all the trim blue gray it would go well with your red brick - as in this photo Get rid of the shutters they aren't doing a thing and add trim to enhance windows. :Front Entrances . If budget permits, or in the future, I would have a brick mason replace vinyl siding and match up the existing brick. If budget doesn't permit then paint it a color like the brick to unify the two different materials. I know from experience that after buying a house there's not much left for landscaping so keep this in mind for future reference : Unifying the garage and front entrance with an overhead pergola/arbor and adding a rock garden would add a lot of curb appealGary M. Lane.Below is a sketch of my ideas.
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VizX Design Studios @nguyenhuong85 I feel your pain but from my opinion I would change the walk to get your look. Then build around the walk. In this process your hardscape structure is king. Remember this is just my opinion.
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nguyenhuong85 @VixZ & Sheila ...Thanks...who is Sweet Caroline btw?
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Sheila Rowan Sweet Caroline is a frequent contributor to Houzz; just click on "find local pros" at the top of your screen and then type her name in the search box; you may also want to check on Houston area landscapers the same way.
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VizX Design Studios I agree with Judy. Start with the landscaping. Watch out with adding beds close to the driveway, it has a way of limiting your walking space. While the cars are parked on the drive.
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onthefence 3 cheers for son! That's an improvement already ;-) You're off to a great start.
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shirleenprescott Going to buy the paint for shutters today.
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sstarr93 I modeled your floorplan to scale, thinking about options. A couple of questions: are your base cabinets really 18" deep? What is the notch in the wall at the end of the stove-side run of cabinets? Is it a pass-through into the dining room?
The nook seems like it could be a nice small study, but I don't see it as a mud room (it's in the center of the house). Have you considered combining the sun room and the kitchen into a multi-purpose room?
The nook seems like it could be a nice small study, but I don't see it as a mud room (it's in the center of the house). Have you considered combining the sun room and the kitchen into a multi-purpose room?
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VizX Design Studios It is very important to find a design professional. You said a key statement in your post. "Real estate is a huge premium" So the outdoor living is an area where you should not make a mistake on. Use all the ideas you get on this site and find a professional to assist you with your project. You have so much potential to work with.
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VizX Design Studios Wow the house is amazing. Even looks like you added some tall trees in the backyard too. Haha.
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Mega Builders Nicely done!
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mdhomesale I live in a similar 60's sort of rambler, and WOW, what a brilliant job you did. Just brilliant!
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VizX Design Studios That backyard has a lot of potential just like Ekhaya Designs said. Your concept would be the whole back yard. It's not one spot you are working with but the whole area. When trying to get a design you have to start with the some key questions. Why, What, & How.
I love the little wagon by the way.
I love the little wagon by the way.
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VizX Design Studios We ask our clients several questions before we draw a design for them. There is no real order for these questions. How often do you entertain? How many people will you have over on the average? Describe an event either personal or with guest? We also want to know your style type. The last area is budget but most of the time that is overlooked if it is something you really want.
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VizX Design Studios Your backyard is an open canvas. There are so many things you could add to the back. You could either remove the deck and add a patio, or an English garden style whole backyard design. You could add tons of color and even a swimming pool. But first you have to start with how you will use the area. Who is going to use it with you? How often will you be using the area?
Ginkgo Leaf Studio VizX brings up valid questions. Knowing whether you like a formal or casual style is important as is understanding what activities you plan to use the space for (dining, lounging, grilling, hot tub, shade structure, etc, etc, etc). Based on your comment of wanting a lovely backyard garden retreat, and the investment it will take, I'd suggest you look for a local landscape design professional on Houzz. It will be worth it to have a design drawn up, one based on the actual dimensions of your backyard.
lanibirch My dream is to create a space that is incredibly inviting, casual and relaxed. Where we can entertain friends on the weekend or my husband and I can dine on a deck/patio in the warm summer nights or simply curl up in the sun on an Adirondack chair reading a book. I'm contemplating a two tiered deck (which takes into account the house being raised by 2 feet) with high planter beds at the high side of the deck. Also thought of two openings to the deck... one in the similar location to the existing stairs but moved over under the car port so in the winter time you don't have to contend with the snow to get to the car and then another larger one coming out into the garden on the other side.
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Darzy Looks fantastic! Love the concrete work and lights. Nice mood! An offset umbrella will take care of the "pergola" suggestion and offer shade and coziness. Great work!
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westsidecarrie Frankly from the looks of the photo, it appears this area doesn't get much direct sun. (?) Perhaps a well placed umbrella or even a roll away shade off the side of the building that could be used when needed? I would add a heat lamp before I'd worry about the other things. Love the lighting and the pavers. The thing I am most curious about is the fence... was it painted? replaced? Did you do anything new to the fence?? It looks transformed. Personally, I would add a nice vibrant green potted plant in the seating area for more color.
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