--- title: "Amliv Land Designs — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/amliv-land-designs-pfvwus-pf~1512836466 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1512836466.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Amliv Land Designs" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9a83ab410a51130c_3218-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Des Plaines, Illinois, United States" latitude: 42.0155 longitude: -87.8687 phone: "(847) 485-9619" website: http://www.amlivlandesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 27 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Amliv Land Designs Original Houzz profile: [Amliv Land Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/amliv-land-designs-pfvwus-pf~1512836466) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Des Plaines, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Addison, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Wilmette, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights, Norridge, Winnetka, Itasca, Rosemont, Deer Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Glenview Nas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2019–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 9 years in business Striving to achieve excellence in landscape design and installation Amliv Land Designs emphasises capturing unique homeowners, their lifestyles, and local environment. Our team is passionate about the environment, and has history of being commited to sustainable practices and stewardship of the land. Personal engagement with our design team will ensure landscape design and exterior architectural rendering satisfaction. Amliv Land Designs strive for innovation and sustainability, creating comfortable and compelling spaces that respond to the environment and the needs of the client. Digital designs, work plans, and video walk throughs are part of our presentation package that helps to visualize finished space. Contact us today and we will help you to capture the essence of your outdoor space. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Swimming Pool Design - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Organic Gardens - Drafting - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Living Walls - Rooftop Deck Installation - Green Roofing ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Skokie - Des Plaines - Mount Prospect - Oak Park - Glenview - Elmhurst - Lombard - Buffalo Grove - Park Ridge - Wheeling - Addison - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Wilmette - Rolling Meadows - Prospect Heights - Norridge - Winnetka - Itasca - Rosemont - Deer Park - Oakbrook Terrace - Glenview Nas ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Amliv Land Designs | | Address | Des Plaines, Illinois, United States | | Phone | (847) 485-9619 | | Website | http://www.amlivlandesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 27 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/amlivlanddesigns/ - Blog — http://amlivlandesigns.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Amliv Land Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/amliv-land-designs-pfvwus-pf~1512836466) - **Website:** http://www.amlivlandesigns.com - **Phone:** (847) 485-9619 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best Landscape Designer in Des Plaines Area in 2019 - Best of Houzz Service 2019 - Environmental Studies Bachelor Degree from NEIU - Landscape Designers Diploma from PCDI - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2019–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-788728186, Nov. 2021** > Amliv Land Designs made our house a home! > We enjoy beauty in both our front and back yards year-round thanks to Vilma’s expert designs. We also trust Vilma and her staff to address any questions or concerns with immediate care. Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Kelly Godawski, Nov. 2021** > This was the first time I've used an outside designer to design and plant plants in my yard. I'm a do-it myself gardener, but I just couldn't find the right plants for a birm at the end of my driveway. Velma was great to work with. She incorporated a lot of plants from my yard and recommended plants that would work well in this troubled area. Velma was also respective of my budget. I can't wait for everything to bloom next spring. I would highly recommend Amliv Land Design. **★★★★★ — Michelle Di Novo, Dec. 2020** > Vilma is the best landscape designer I have ever worked with. She was able to create an amazing design that fit my budget. My front yard now has colorful interest almost all year long. I plan on using her and her team next summer for my back yard. **★★★★★ — Viliana Peeva Dragos, Nov. 2019** > I had the pleasure of working with Vilma this past spring and summer. I sought her out to re-do our front garden design. We were very pleased with our landscape design concept and all the ideas received regarding additional parking, noise reduction and privacy solutions. it was a great experience. I would certainly work with her again and highly recommend her to others. **★★★★★ — Val V, May 2019** > Great people to work with, very professional and knowledgeable. We needed our front yard rearranged with new trees and flowers with no idea of how and what to do. Vilma came and made us wonderful design, now my yard has the best look on the block. Best of all, the plants are very easy to maintain and keep their look. **★★★★★ — D DN, April 2019** > I have had a great experience with Vilma (Amliv Land Designs). She listened to what I liked and came up with an amazing design that enhanced the wonderful architecture of our new home. Her creativity is such that not only will add beauty, but exceptional value to our home. I couldn't be happier with her design. I can highly recommend Amliv Land Designs. **★★★★★ — Kathy Wildes, Aug. 2018** > We needed professional help with redesigning our landscaping. First it was only suppose to be the design, but once Vilma revealed to me her vision I knew I wanted her to do the project. It was more than I could imagine! We were looking for low maintenance, shade loving monochromatic perennials. The end result is simply beautiful! The team was timely and professional, they worked long hours to ensure we were happy and cleaned up after the project was done. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Kamila B, March 2018** > I am not a green-thumb and was completely overwhelmed by the landscaping around my property. I wanted something beautiful, but definitely manageable. I was very pleased with the custom design by Amliv Land Design. The designer I worked with listened to my concerns and preferences. She created a plan that considered all the pertinent factors (including areas of low-sun, which have been very difficult for me to succeed with) and I cannot wait to have the design come to life this spring! Thank you, Amliv! **★★★★★ — Mon Ika, March 2018** > We were very pleased with our landscape design. It was completed fast and there were few options - which helped us visualize what exactly we want to do with our backyard. > Vilma is very professional and easy to work with. Her vast knowledge helped us choosing plants that are beautiful and easy to maintain (a big one for us!) and that can thrive in our climate. > Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Vladislav Georgiev, Feb. 2018** > I hired Amliv Land Design for my new home to create 3D design and installation for this spring. > The 3D design is ready and I have to say that I'm very happy with it .Designer is very knowledgeable and have a very modern ,fresh view about landscaping, knows how to composition the plants in a way to create beautiful design for all seasons . > Very excited for installation ! **★★★★★ — Resco Properties, Feb. 2018** > Amliv Land Designs took care of landscape design and installation in many properties I would be selling for my clients. They always stayed within a budget, project time, and met all the expectations. Great company to work with. ## Selected projects - [Lonnquist Boulevard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lonnquist-boulevard-pj-vj~7161053) - Location: Mount Prospect, Illinois - Photos: 6 - [English Cottage Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-cottage-garden-pj-vj~7161050) - Location: Barrington, Illinois - Photos: 10 - Description: Improved English Cottage Garden This home in central Barrington was in need of curb appeal refinement. The planting design and layout we created considering local microclimate, bloom and interest season, aesthetic value, has views of the garden from the windows as well as from the street view. English cottage gardens are a mix of two different looks. English would be more formal and cottage is sort of more wild and diverse. By installing a mid-height border of low maintenance perennials, ornamen… - [Mid-century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-pj-vj~7161046) - Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois - Photos: 10 - [Vintage Vision](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-vision-pj-vj~7160979) - Location: Palatine, Illinois - Photos: 19 - Description: The ultimate pleasure of owning a historic house is the great location. This corner lot property is located in the heart of the downtown Palatine and has a great display of the gardens. The original landscaping wasn’t there, so we created a planting design considering the characteristics of the era the house was built. Primary attention was given to the ornamental street-side garden that passersby could enjoy as much as the homeowners. We decided to carefully wrap this beautiful home with an ass… - [Modern Yale House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-yale-house-pj-vj~6770316) - Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois - Photos: 26 - Description: While collaborating with the builder and new homeowner designing landscape for this new construction, we look at the house materials to incorporate similar modern features such as concrete and metal accents in to modern landscaping. Plants were used in symmetrical lines to soften the hard edges, monochromatic colors and plants with a distinct forms and textures were selected to work best and fit modern aesthetics. Mixing just few types of plants together and arranging everything in rectangle and… - [Mediterranean Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-home-pj-vj~2950464) - Location: Des Plaines, IL - Photos: 23 - Description: This exquisite Mediterranean home needed a boost to the curb appeal. The shaded front yard had its difficulties. With limited space and light in mind, we created a plan and 3D rendering with suggestions of shade-tolerant plants. Supervised plant order and installation were completed and now this front yard garden creates an inviting entrance to the home. - [Contemporary Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-pj-vj~5528101) - Location: Arlington Heights, IL - Photos: 34 - Description: We were able to elegantly blend distinct plant forms, textures, and colors, to complement this home’s style, scale, and proportion. The front garden was outlined with Boxwood, Hydrangea, and large groupings of plants to enhance the elegance of the stone accented front entrance for this contemporary craftsman house. Stamped concrete sidewalks were added to the side yard to connect the whole property and further improve the guest access. Southern side yard had received a teak wood raised vegetable… - [Modern Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-estate-pj-vj~2952165) - Location: Prospect Heights, IL - Photos: 25 - Description: This modern landscape design is defined by the geometric layout of hardscape and softscape. The plants that go in those sharply defined beds can bridge the gap between the layout of the landscape and the home. Hydrangeas, junipers, azaleas are used in this setting in combination with a variety of grass-like plants. Including native plants, some that are friendly to pollinators and wildlife, to feel good about the landscape on multiple levels. Pairing a truly modern landscape with water-wise tech… - [Modern New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-new-construction-pj-vj~5937736) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 31 - Description: This modern house has a distinctive style and attention grabbing curb appeal. Designed with straight lines and simplicity it makes a strong statement with its bold geometric shapes and colors. Landscape design here is complimenting the architecture by extending clean and uncluttered look. Straight lines and open spaces combined with sculptured plants provide year round interest. We had a great pleasure working on this project from the beginning till the end. - [Classic Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-beauty-pj-vj~6196694) - Location: Plainfield, IL - Photos: 32 - Description: The younger new owners weren't satisfied with the old fashioned combination of yews and burning bush so Amliv Land Designs swooped in a gave this traditional red brick and stone home a new look! The modern look features a muted color combination, consisting only of deep greens and whites. White roses, azaleas, and hydrangeas are playing starring roles throughout the seasons, providing cool and fragrant interludes between purely green-colored evergreens. Anchoring the front yard is a showstopper… - [The Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-tree-house-pj-vj~5521001) - Location: Addison, IL - Photos: 26 - Description: We worked on this unique project in summer 2018. It’s a wonderful example of a structure blending into the nature. The front porch architecture incorporates an existing tree into the design adding character that perfectly fits in with the new landscaping. We selected shade and woodland plants that will grow well with existing trees changing interest throughout the year. Forest Japanese grasses lineup the main entrance walkway and draw the eye with its bright color and soft texture from far away.… - [Traditional Caste](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-caste-pj-vj~6449691) - Location: Palos Hills, Illinois - Photos: 8 - Description: Oversized front yard puzzled these homeowners and they decided to consult a professional landscape designer. These clients wanted modernized traditional landscaping to go with their new home and now this garden is all about that appearance and so much more. The plants themselves contribute greatly to the design and feel of the garden, but a wonderful combination of edgy plants here are enhanced with decorative boulders, paths, grass inserts, sculptures, and white marble coverage. This garden is… - [European Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-charm-pj-vj~5519093) - Location: Park Ridge, IL - Photos: 31 - Description: A perfect landscape complementing the home and the family that lives there. With a vibrant color pallet of pink, yellow and white, clipped boxwood hedges and hydrangeas, this garden expresses the old world feel. Designed with lasting first impression in mind, fragrant plantings full of movement, textures and blooms are beautifully framed by the front walkway. - [Modernized Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modernized-ranch-pj-vj~6448479) - Location: Mount Prospect, IL - Photos: 19 - [Colorful Shade Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-shade-garden-pj-vj~6445510) - Location: Des Plaines, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Maximized power of color is created in this shade garden by choosing variety of textures and plant hues. This garden, for example, relies on tones of pink and burgundy from hydrangea and coralbells and weigella with foliage and contrasts with fine textured bright colored grasses and variegated iris. Include also some flowering plants that add pops of color through the year. - [Contemporary Asian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-asian-pj-vj~5946322) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 29 - Description: Proud to share this recently completed installation designed by us. Homeowners were looking for a modern Asian inspired design with lots of texture and interest. A blend of grasses, evergreens and Japanese Maple help us reach just those goals. Modern decorative elements such as bronze house numbers and oversized planters adds additional layer of textures and even more character. - [Rain Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rain-garden-pj-vj~5989309) - Location: Mount Prospect, IL - Photos: 26 - Description: This breathtaking rain garden with winding, dry riverbed not only brightens the space, but it also serves an essential ecological purpose of directing and storing water runoff. The various shapes, sizes, and the color of the rocks contrast beautifully with the landscape. Brussels Pavers create a charming pathway that meanders through the yard, surrounded by stunning foliage and blooms of native perennials. And when night falls, the garden glows under Alliance Lighting brass fixtures. With the ad… - [Grassless Front Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grassless-front-yard-pj-vj~5982402) - Location: Skokie, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: No grass, no problem. Grassless front yard can be beautiful, sustainable and low maintenance landscaping option that is picking up in trends. This is our recently finished project that has a river rock path as an accent added for interest with evergreen shrubs. Evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs, colorful palette of long-blooming perennials and ornamental grasses create a charming front yard garden, overflowing with curb appeal. This was a first stage of the project until next spring when we ar… - [Backyard Getaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-getaway-pj-vj~3024999) - Location: Des Plaines, IL - Photos: 40 - Description: Two tall Hydrangea shrubs frame this raised stone patio with a seating area providing private relaxing area and become the focal point of the whole back yard. White steal fence surrounds the back yard lined with tall Arborvitae. Circular stone stairs connects raised patio and lower half circle paver patio with a fire pit. - [Rustic Charmer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-charmer-pj-vj~5946350) - Location: Des Plaines, IL - Photos: 22 - Description: Whether you're looking for a place to start your day off right or the perfect spot to wind down at the end of the day, hop in the porch swing and let this garden do the trick. Evergreens and perennials in blues and greens blend well with the natural stone border to create this beautiful rustic garden space. The front porch surrounded by perennial garden provide lovely spot to start the day or finish the evening while swinging on the porch swing. Intimate seating area accessible by stepping stone… [See all 63 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/amliv-land-designs-pfvwus-pf~1512836466) ## Ideabooks - [Under The Tree Planting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175108055/list/under-the-tree-planting) — 26 ideas - [Shade Front Yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107701606/list/shade-front-yard) — 7 ideas - [Fire Pit](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175102697/list/fire-pit) — 26 ideas - [Violeta's New House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102073325/list/violeta-s-new-house) — 29 ideas - [Sloped Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126618769/list/sloped-gardens) — 14 ideas - [Rocks In The Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126053060/list/rocks-in-the-garden) — 21 ideas - [Classical Inspo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135984367/list/classical-inspo) — 45 ideas - [Blue Stone Walkway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136842298/list/blue-stone-walkway) — 18 ideas - [Modern Frontyard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114513492/list/modern-frontyard) — 6 ideas - [Lee](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141125788/list/lee) — 11 ideas - [Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139508668/list/modern) — 4 ideas - [Maja](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122429550/list/maja) — 34 ideas - [Northbrook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108222775/list/northbrook) — 13 ideas - [Aksana and Denis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131946829/list/aksana-and-denis) — 32 ideas - [WIP](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108147260/list/wip) — 16 ideas - [ipavlenk@yahoo.com](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127757069/list/ipavlenk-yahoo-com) — 21 ideas - [Pam & Joe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122046831/list/pam-joe) — 6 ideas - [June S.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121956693/list/june-s) — 5 ideas - [Elvis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107705343/list/elvis) — 17 ideas - [Kate P.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121502505/list/kate-p) — 7 ideas [See all 41 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/amliv-landdesigns) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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