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address: "303 South Broadway, Suite #281, Denver, Colorado 80209, United States"
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phone: "(303) 990-3501"
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rating: 4.9
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# Design Exteriors

Original Houzz profile: [Design Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/design-exteriors-pfvwus-pf~1259428030)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Denver, CO
- **Serves:** Denver, Indian Creek, Lakewood, Arvada, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Southglenn, Ken Caryl, Englewood, Wheat Ridge, Lafayette, Columbine, Castlewood, Greenwood Village, Federal Heights, Berkley, Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan, Edgewater, Columbine Valley, Bow Mar, Mountain View, North Washington, Lakeside, Grant Ranch, Roxborough
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Free consultation
- Award winning

Creating exceptional outdoor living spaces to bring families and friends together in the Denver, CO metro area since 2009, our dedicated and service oriented landscape designers offer creative solutions to spark the best in your home's curb appeal. As a full service landscape design firm with an exacting eye for detail, we create design solutions that balance form with function. Everyone dreams of a beautiful and lasting landscape... but it takes a landscape architect's eye to turn that vision into reality, leaving you with a magnificent & customized space. We take pride in each of our partnerships, and are fully devoted to providing our clients with creative design solutions, expert quality of workmanship & unparalleled customer service.

Whether your objective is to improve your Curb Appeal or to create a gorgeous back yard Outdoor Living Space, Design Exteriors can help you turn your dreams into reality.

With over thirty years experience in the landscape & construction industries, Design Exteriors has helped countless homeowners increase the beauty, functionality and value of their homes.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Deck Design
- Project Management
- Drafting
- Custom Fencing
- Custom Patios and Walkways
- Custom Railings
- Deck Building
- Decorative Concrete
- Drainage Solutions
- Landscape Lighting
- Masonry
- Outdoor Fireplaces
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Paver and Flagstone Patios and Walkways
- Pergolas/Patio Covers/Porticos/Arbors
- Retaining Walls
- Stone and Brick Walls
- Trellis Construction

### Areas Served

- Denver
- Indian Creek
- Lakewood
- Arvada
- Centennial
- Highlands Ranch
- Littleton
- Southglenn
- Ken Caryl
- Englewood
- Wheat Ridge
- Lafayette
- Columbine
- Castlewood
- Greenwood Village
- Federal Heights
- Berkley
- Cherry Hills Village
- Sheridan
- Edgewater
- Columbine Valley
- Bow Mar
- Mountain View
- North Washington
- Lakeside
- Grant Ranch
- Roxborough

### Typical Job Cost

$30,000 - 75,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Design Exteriors |
| Address | 303 South Broadway, Suite \#281, Denver, Colorado 80209, United States |
| Phone | (303) 990-3501 |
| Website | https://designexteriors.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 15 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DesignExteriorsLLC/
- Blog — http://designexteriors.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Design Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/design-exteriors-pfvwus-pf~1259428030)
- **Website:** https://designexteriors.com/
- **Phone:** (303) 990-3501

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau
- Multiple Award Winner on Angie's List

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2020), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★★ — Jesse Vickey, Dec. 2019**

> Design Exteriors has a culture of professionalism and care, starting from the top (Cedric) to everyone who worked on our project. Cedric is an artist who expects his projects to look beautiful for both his customers and his own standards. I watched him instruct his team to redo two parts of our patio, put his fingers to his lips and blow, and explain it had to look perfect. This professionalism was visible in his staff (both Marks) and all the guys who did the work. They set timeline expectations and met them. I was also appreciative that Cedric was sensitive to our budget. He’d happily build you the Taj Mahal, but was flexible to more creative, affordable solutions. Picking a contractor is a leap of faith that things will be done right. I’d highly recommend the team at Design Exteriors and will be enjoying our patio for years.

**★★★★ — Liz Malagisi, Dec. 2017**

> What a great experience!  Sonny was so easy to work with. He was creative, kind and flexible.  We came into the project knowing exactly what we wanted, then turned around and changed what we wanted .  Sonny did not miss a beat.  He helped us to find the perfect design that covered all of our needs within our budget. Once the project began, Abby kept us organized.  She was quick to communicate with us through emails and phone calls.  She made sure to get all of our questions answered and relayed information to Sonny and the construction team.  And speaking of the construction team...the team was professional, helpful and solved many problems with me right in the moment.  In our final walk-through, there were a few clean-up items that did take some time to get back to, but once completed, our yard was immaculate. The work was well done by all of the crews, with only minor items found.
>
> I would highly recommend Design Exteriors for your full landscape project. We had grading, hardscape, construction, sprinkler layout and repair, plantings and more.  I will use them again for the front yard!

**Comment from Design Exteriors:**

> Dear Liz,
>      Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to assisting you in the future!
>
> Appreciatively,
> Abby Rosan

**★★★★★ — Mark Caldwell, Oct. 2017**

> I chose Design Exteriors and Sonny much in the same way you are now searching - an internet search. It was my true good fortune that I was drawn to the photos of work done by Design Exteriors. Sonny spent time with me learning my thoughts on what I wanted in a new patio. He was attentive to my needs. He also gently guided me to a far better plan than I envisioned - his expertise helped me appreciate good design. The team was terrific in the way they built my patio. Professional in every respect and a great attention to detail in both the construction and planting of landscaping. The proof is in the final product. I have three patios and the work done by Design Exteriors has now become the favorite of my guests. Everyone gravitates to the new patio instead of the other two. When it is just me, I luxuriate in the peaceful setting as enjoy the firepit and fountain.

**★★★★★ — Katie Krebs, Sept. 2017**

> We recently hired Design Exteriors for an overhaul of our backyard. Our budget was smaller than what might be ideal for a project the size of ours, and we were very impressed with Sonny in his willingness to work with us, make edits and adjustments to the project to save money and meet our goals, and his realistic approach. Sonny guided us in setting up our plans to maximize this year's budget and give us a beautiful, functional yard, while also helping us think ahead and ensuring that we'll be able to add to it in the future. The crews were great to work with and the quality was excellent. Communication was quick and thorough. I'd highly recommend them!

**★★★★★ — Amy, Aug. 2017**

> We had an excellent experience working with Sonny, Enrique and crew, and Abby from Design Exteriors. They are an extremely professional team that communicates in a clear and timely manner throughout all stages of the project. Sonny was accurate with the budget predictions and responsive and timely with completing our project. We love the design that Sonny created and are very happy with our new front yard! We plan on working with them again when we are ready for the backyard!

**Comment from Design Exteriors:**

> Hello Amy,
>    Thank you for taking the time to post a review about our customer service and design/build services. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to continuing our work together.
>
> Appreciatively,
> Abigail Rosan
> Executive Assistant

**★★★★★ — Heather Perry, May 2017**

> Sonny was very pleasant to work with. He was present and patient with our questions, process, decision making, and helpful in identifying needs and vision for our landscape. I was impressed with his willingness to forgo the plans (if we wanted) when we were ambivalent about moving into action (the night before transformation on our yard was to begin). His vision for design and knowledge with the materials (plants, labor, water-wise planning, skills to work with people and coordinate so many factors) was superb! Sonny, also, was very responsive to questions and needs that arose in the process. We really enjoy our restful space that is a HUGE burden off our back as our yard is enjoyable, much easier to maintain, and is saving our fence from further water damage. The men who worked for him directly were great to work with and were respectful and very helpful: considerate of us, our property, and our kids; empowering us with what to consider in our choices; and helpful in how to maintain things on our own. It was a good experience working with Sonny and his men. To note them: Enrique and Eduardo. We highly recommend Design Exteriors.

**★★★★★ — Sean Daly, April 2017**

> Sonny developed a very creative design for a difficult space, and the result was well above our expectations. He is very experienced in design and installation and has a great crew. The quality of the work is excellent.

**Comment from Design Exteriors:**

> Dear Sean,
> Thank you for taking the time to review our design services, workmanship, and team. We are pleased to hear you are satisfied with the result, and we look forward to continuing our work with you.
>
> Appreciatively,
> Abigail R.
> Executive Assistant

**★★★★★ — Stephen Goldstone, April 2017**

> We contacted Exterior Designs while looking on Angie's list for a painter. When contacted Sonny we learned that he didn't do the kind of work we were looking for. However, we were so impressed with him that when we decided to re landscape our back yard, we contacted him. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him throughout the process. He and his crew are easy to work with, dedicated to excellence, and considerate. They began the project when promised, stayed with it until it was completed, and minimized the disruption to our family. My wife and I highly recommend Sonny and his firm and will use them again, without reservation, should the need arise.

**Comment from Design Exteriors:**

> Dear Stephen,
>      Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We greatly enjoyed working with you, as well, and are very pleased you are satisfied with your experience.
>
> Appreciatively,
> Abigail R.
> Executive Assistant

**★★★★★ — Melissa Trujillo, Feb. 2017**

> Design Exteriors was VERY responsive to our inquiry, came out quickly for an estimate, communicated their time frame and appointment changes because of weather quickly and did excellent work. They fixed our chimney, repaired our stone front steps and repaired some brick work on our house.
>
> The employees were professional, cleaned up and did quality repair work. I would highly recommend them for any job.

**Comment from Design Exteriors:**

> Hello Melissa,
>    Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you. If we can be of greater assistance in the future, please let us know.
>
> Appreciatively,
> Design Exteriors

## Selected projects

- [The Flanigan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-flanigan-residence-pj-vj~2338203)
  - Location: Denver, CO
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: Includes back addition of house, new roof, copper gutters, solar panels, dormers, brick restoration and cleaning, painting, custom wood fencing, powder coated steel fencing and gates, retaining walls and seat walls, gazebo, patios & walkways, firepits, snowmelt system, outdoor kitchen, patio umbrella, landscape and architectural lighting, fountains, porch decking, pedestal system slate deck, stained glass, interior brick work, interior wood trim restoration, fireplace renovations, egress window,…
- [The Higgins Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-higgins-residence-pj-vj~2351098)
  - Location: Littleton, CO
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: Includes sand finished concrete driveway and walkways, slate tile porch, porch seat walls and columns, new front door, house stucco, second story deck with spiral staircase, sunken hot tub, pergola, firepit, bar, seat walls and retaining walls, paver patio, landscape and architectural lighting, landscape plantings, automatic flower pot irrigation, snow melt system, storm drainage system, custom wood fencing, patio umbrella, and flower pots
- [The Caldwell, Guidroz Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-caldwell-guidroz-residence-pj-vj~2351150)
  - Location: Denver, CO
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Includes sunken hot tub, pergola, cedar and glass privacy screen, cedar trellis, fire pit, seat wall, paver and sand-finished concrete patio, landscape lighting, underground utilities, irrigation, plantings, drainage and sump system
- [The Rasmuson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-rasmuson-residence-pj-vj~2351156)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Includes pergola, patio and walkway, seat walls, landscape plantings, landscape lighting, flower pots
- [The Marsh Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-marsh-residence-pj-vj~2351169)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Includes pavilion (tile roofed), decorative concrete, fountain, landscape and architectural lighting, landscape plantings, and flower pots.
- [San Diego Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-diego-projects-pj-vj~2354989)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 24
- [Miscellaneous Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miscellaneous-projects-pj-vj~2229612)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [The Hamilton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hamilton-residence-pj-vj~7824279)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This recently retired client of ours wanted a complete backyard renovation to create a space she could enjoy in her retirement. A decorative sand-finish concrete patio was designed to provide adequate space for dining and relaxing. A fire pit area was created for her to enjoy evening gatherings under the stars. A 36″ Lunar firepit by Elementi was chosen as the focal point of the space. An 18″ high segmental Strassen block seat wall by Borgert Products was created to surround the firepit. Discret…
- [The Bitsie Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bitsie-residence-pj-vj~7824270)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Our client wanted a designated space for a fire pit and patio. We capitalized on the yard’s existing slope to create a very inviting amphitheater-style patio. We used pavers and a segmental wall block system to create the space. Subtle landscape lighting was incorporated into the walls to create a beautifully welcoming mood at night. A graphite-gray concrete mow curb was installed as a landscape bed border, and crushed black granite was used as a bed dressing for dramatic effect. We surrounded t…
- [The Almer/Jensen Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-almer-jensen-residence-pj-vj~7820073)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: We began this project by tiling their existing patio with natural Rustica slate. A sand finish concrete extension to the patio was created to provide a new location for outdoor family dining. A pergola was designed to add shade and create a sense of enclosure to the dining area. Decorative cedar and steel screens were employed to create privacy to the spaces. Plantings included Clematis vines and Stella d Oro Daylilies.
- [The Lawson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lawson-residence-pj-vj~7820615)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: The wish list for this client included a new balcony deck off their bedroom, a dedicated dining area overlooking the neighboring greenbelt and the mountains beyond, and a relaxing area with a fire feature. We chose to create aesthetic interest in the deck by introducing a radius facing into its design, which invited one’s attention toward the primary view corridor. We created further appeal by cantilevering the deck over the main supporting beam. For the dining patio, we chose tumbled Strassen C…
- [The Isroff Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-isroff-residence-pj-vj~7820635)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This client of ours loves to entertain. We were commissioned to completely redesign his backyard space to include a Pavilion, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit area. Preparation for this work included demolishing existing deteriorated concrete and a non-functioning Koi pond. We decided on a 12′ x 14′ layout for the Cedar Pavilion. Sconce lighting, infrared heating, and a ceiling fan were added to the scope of the Pavilion project to maximize the space’s usability. For the outdoor kitchen, we ch…
- [The Brown Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-brown-residence-pj-vj~7820047)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [The Charles Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-charles-residence-pj-vj~7819982)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [The Banghart Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-banghart-residence-pj-vj~7819949)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [The Meyer Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-meyer-residence-pj-vj~7819505)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/design-exteriors-pfvwus-pf~1259428030)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*