--- title: "Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-effects-outdoor-living-spaces-ltd-pfvwus-pf~184723858 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~184723858.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/85f3f1e000b509b4_2422-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "60 Poplar Road, Toronto, ON, Ontario M1E 1Z3, Canada" latitude: 43.7634 longitude: -79.1614 phone: "(416) 919-3826" website: http://www.landeffects.ca rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 64 last_updated: 2026-08-26 --- # Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. Original Houzz profile: [Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-effects-outdoor-living-spaces-ltd-pfvwus-pf~184723858) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Toronto, ON, ON - **Serves:** Durham, High park, Lawrence park, Mississauga, North York, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Riverdale, Rosedale, Rouge, Scarborough, Simcoe, Stouffville, Toronto, Toronto Beaches, Toronto, ON, Unionville, West Hill, Whitby, Yorkville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2025), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 30 years in business Through pool and landscape design, we create the outdoor lifestyle you desire for your family. Our minimum benchmark is a design that exceeds your expectation. Our designs have featured waterfalls, outdoor fireplaces, pergolas, multi-tiered patios and decks, golf greens, outdoor kitchens, and a basketball halfcourt. If you have an idea, we will bring it to life. We specialize in medium and large-scale residential pool and landscape transformations. Before focusing on design, Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. was a landscape design and build contractor for over 25 years. We know how to optimize our designs to account for the practicalities of construction and the limitations of your budget. We'll work with you to ensure a well-designed, well-planned, and well-built project that exceeds your expectations. Design Services Provided Landscape Design, Pool Landscaping Design, Deck Design, Patio Design, Garden Design, Complete Design Drawings, Site Planning, Landscape Plans, 3D Rendering, Project Management Other services: Design consultation, drafting, outdoor lighting design, swimming pool design, outdoor kitchen design, pergola design, planting design What else are you interested in? We often include: \* fibreglass pools \* water features \* waterfalls \* outdoor kitchens \* outdoor living rooms \* decks and patios \* cabanas and pergolas \* outdoor sheds and structures \* fire pits \* landscaped gardens ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Shed Design & Construction - Fiberglass Pools - Master - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pergola Design - Planting design - Pool Design - Pool Installation - Pool Setting Design - Shed Design ### Areas Served - Durham - High park - Lawrence park - Mississauga - North York - Pickering - Richmond Hill - Riverdale - Rosedale - Rouge - Scarborough - Simcoe - Stouffville - Toronto - Toronto Beaches - Toronto, ON - Unionville - West Hill - Whitby - Yorkville ### Typical Job Cost CAD 3,000 - CAD 10,000 We provide professional landscape and pool design services. Call us to discuss your project scope and we would be happy to review our anticipated costs. We also offer home Review consulting services at $ 250 for a 2 hour one-on-one analysis of your home's landscape potential and discuss rough budgets for the work that you are envisioning. We will make recommendations and discuss the potential scope of your home's outdoor living space. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. | | Address | 60 Poplar Road, Toronto, ON, Ontario M1E 1Z3, Canada | | Phone | (416) 919-3826 | | Website | http://www.landeffects.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 64 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Land-Effects-Ltd-420065978787394 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/land-effects-ltd-outdoor-living-spaces-b1b667261/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-effects-outdoor-living-spaces-ltd-pfvwus-pf~184723858) - **Website:** http://www.landeffects.ca - **Phone:** (416) 919-3826 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Landscape Ontario - Award of Excellence: - 2017 – Web Site - 2010 – Georgian Bay – City Getaway - 2010 – Residential Construction $ 25K – $ 50K Beaches Hideaway - 2016 – Pools spas & patios – Design & Construction - Best of Houzz - 2019 – Design, - 2017 – Service - 2016 – Service - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2025), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Landscape Ontario](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/landscape-ontario-pfvwus-pf~152751143) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — clare gardiner, Aug. 2024** > Keith was easy to work with and produced a good result. > The more we live with it the more we like it **★★★★★ — Amara, Feb. 2022** > Keith was thorough and collaborative and understood our vision from the start. He built on our concepts and designed an oasis to our liking. Extremely responsive and professional. Highly recommend his expertises for your outdoor living space. **Comment from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.:** > Thank you for the great review Amara - it was a pleasure working with you both . **★★★★★ — Kathleen Kauth, Nov. 2021** > Keith was incredibly professional, and worked with us to add his expertise to what we were trying to achieve. He also did what he said he would do, and there were no surprises in the process, which is great! In the end, we have a space that we love. **Comment from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.:** > Thanks Kathleen - much appreciate your review and am thrilled that you're happy with the outcome and contractor that we recommended **★★★★★ — Mohammad Sagha, Aug. 2021** > I hired Keith as a consultant to provide me with an idea and realistic budget for my backyard and front yard landscaping project. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He listened to me carefully to understand my wish list, then gave me lots of great ideas and a realistic budget for my wish list and the best approach to make a dream come true. > > Thank you Keith for your help. **★★★★★ — lrileytoronto, July 2021** > Very professional. Keith provided creative ideas and solutions to work within our budget and space. He gave an estimate for design drawings and delivered under budget and on time. His design reflected our wishes and exceeded expectations. **★★★★★ — WarmCrete, June 2021** > I really liked working with Keith and Kevin. > > They're professional, curious and continuously communicate their progress with our team and the client. > > I would highly recommend Land Effects to anyone who's looking for a landscape/pool design. > > Great work guys! **★★★★★ — Sheldon Waters, June 2021** > I have worked with Keith to design a complete backyard pool and cabana. His design and execution of the required drawing, permit information and design elements has been great. He is very easy to work with and has done a great job for us. I highly recommend Keith and Kevin to take care of your design needs. **★★★★★ — Jackie Wong, Oct. 2016** > We had Land Effects do a complete renovation on a 30+ years old pool and deck. The project included the reconstruction of a multilevel deck (which cantilevers over a ravine) in stone and composite decking, relocation of the pool equipment and construction of a shed for the equipment plus storage, design and construction of a pool water feature and placement and installation of exterior lighting and drainage systems. Keith also recommended the additional tradesmen that were required (pool service, pool marbelite, electrician and gas) and coordinated them throughout the construction period. > > We had a very general idea of what we wanted. Keith understood us exactly, told us the best ways to get them done plus recommended a number of creative design ideas that were excellent and that we incorporated. He discussed with us our options for design and material and made knowledgeable and well thought out recommendations. > > From beginning to end Keith kept us constantly informed of the progress as well as the cost. He copied us on all expenses and gave us weekly updates of the ongoing budget. > > I can't say enough about the quality of the work. It is outstanding. Bob, Roman, Chris, Mike and the others were detailed, careful and highly professional. Any changes due to unforeseen problems were well thought out and thoroughly discussed with us. Their attention to detail was exceptional, We were completely comfortable through out the construction that it would be done right and that no shortcuts would be taken. As well, all the subcontractors that Keith recommended were excellent and dependable. > > This was a major renovation for us. It took over 9 weeks during one of Toronto's hottest summers to complete. The guys worked full out till the job was done and Keith was present throughout. > > I would not hesitate to recommend Keith and Land Effects for any job and would gladly hire them again for future work. They were a pleasure to work with. > > Thanks guys! We love our back yard. **Comment from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.:** > Thanks so much Jackie for the kind words - we really do put our hearts into the workmanship so its always nice to get sicj moce feedback from our clients ! As they say Pictures speak a thousand words . Always love working with the water ! **★★★★★ — Dale Walker, Oct. 2016** > We were absolutely thrilled with our backyard renovation by Keith and his staff from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. His staff exhibited professionalism and quality workmanship each and every day. We were very happy with Keith's design and his attention to detail that has turned our backyard into a living Oasis that also has a Zen feel to it and look forward to spending many more hours outside than inside. **Comment from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.:** > It was a pleasure to work with you both each and every Day - your trust in us was always appreciated. **★★★★★ — pmaughan45, May 2016** > Our rear garden was beautifully transformed by:- > -Extending our deck and installing an integral BBQ area with stainless counter tops and wooden cabinets. > -Installation of a large flag stone patio area just off the deck surrounded by large stone structures including pebbled areas and raised garden areas. > -Installation of a shaped lawn followed by another smaller patio area surrounded by a stone enclosed raise flower bed. > -All plants, shrubbery and trees were installed as well as relocation of a garden shed. > The following year our front garden was also Landscaped and a parking pad installed with varying designs of interlocking pavers. The front porch and steps was completely replaced. > The work was excellent and they attended to all the details along with coordinating with sprinkler and lighting specialists. We were very please with the final outcome. The suggestions along the way were very good, e.g. existing shed relocation and staining. > Many thanks to Keith. **Comment from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.:** > Thank you very much Peter - it was an exciting project that we admire each time we are in the area ! **★★★★★ — neiltech, Dec. 2015** > Land Effects have completed two jobs for us. A few years ago, they did a complete design and build of our back garden space, complete with brick base with drainage and elevated garden beds. It is still stunning. > More recently, they designed and built a new staircase for our front. It has greatly improved the curb appeal of our front entrance and we have received numerous compliments from friends and neighbours. > At all times, the employees of Land Effects were courteous and communicative. > I can't recommend them highly enough. We will be calling them next year to set up our next project! **Comment from Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.:** > thank you Neil - you are one of our longest term clients at 20+ years ! Congratulations and Thank you ! Keith **★★★★★ — Benchmark Building Services Inc., Nov. 2015** > I have known Keith for over 20 years now - he is an excellent designer with a keen eye for detail . As a custom home and deck builder I have brought Keith in on numerous projects where a professional Landscape designer was required. This project involved a very small 18 x 30' backyard that included a contemporary Cabana as well as dining area. He came up with a cantilevered flat roof and stainless steel bar top that is really stunning. Loved the finished product ! ## Selected projects - [Simcoe Ontario Poolscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simcoe-ontario-poolscape-pj-vj~6849530) - Location: East Gwillimbury, ON - Photos: 6 - [North York Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-york-project-pj-vj~6650532) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 1 - [Midtown Toronto Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~6774888) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - [Backyard Transformation: BEFORE AND AFTER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-transformation-before-and-after-pj-vj~1998843) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 13 - Description: By Viewing the difference between the before and after pictures this project will give you a real sense of what's possible for your East Toronto, Pickering, or Ajax backyard. - [Durham Dreamscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/durham-dreamscape-pj-vj~6774966) - Location: Durham, ON - Photos: 1 - [Casual Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-outdoor-living-pj-vj~1527566) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: This Outdoor Living Room is cozily nestled under a pergola and is surrounded by greenery and a background of natural vegetation making it a casual and relaxing outdoor space. - [King City, Complete Backyard Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/king-city-complete-backyard-makeover-pj-vj~6650524) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 2 - [Pool Setting Rescue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-setting-rescue-pj-vj~2065581) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: This project was a complete backyard renovation. It started with an existing in-ground pool and decking that wasn't in very good shape and needed to be completely taken apart, redesigned, and rebuilt. The result was the award-winning project that you see here. It was a large-scale project in excess of $100,000. To watch a video for this project go here: https://youtu.be/4-0-DLrM33k - [A Golfer's Dream Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-golfer-s-dream-backyard-pj-vj~2035754) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: A unique outdoor space including a putting green that borders on a patio, a pergola, an outdoor living room, an eating area, and a small deck with a barbecue. These shots were taken shortly after the project was completed. Image all of the garden areas with lush foliage and you'll start to get a complete picture of what the project will look like in year two and beyond. - [Backyard Entertainment Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-entertainment-paradise-pj-vj~1784334) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: This is a great job to illustrate our attention to detail. For example, the stainless steel outdoor LED light fixtures match the stainless steel 'bar' foot rail, the stainless steel built-in barbecue, the stainless steel sink fixtures, and the custom-made stainless roof. Repeating elements is a key concept in design. It may not be something you'd immediately notice but it is these "consistencies" that make all of the elements in the design work as a unified aesthetically pleasing whole. - [Pool-setting Design and Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-setting-design-and-installation-pj-vj~985091) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - Description: This project involved a complete backyard transformation, from a plain unfinished backyard to to a contemporary oasis for outdoor enjoyment, swimming, relaxing in the hot tub and entertaining. The old garage wall comes to life at night as the flat screen TV comes to life . The raised planting bed adds an element of height and colour while supporting the twin water weirs ( with led lighting ) that are spectacular at night - and of course the kids love to jump from the wall too! - [Swim Spa, Pergola, and Outdoor Living and Dining Areas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swim-spa-pergola-and-outdoor-living-and-dining-areas-pj-vj~1352872) - Location: Pickering, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: This backyard transformation included a swim spa. A swim spa includes jets that create a water current against which you can swim. After your swim you can grab a cold one and sit under the pergola and relax until supper time, which of course can served on the outdoor dining table located on the deck over-looking the spa. This projects begs you to get out and enjoy your outdoor space. We couldn't agree more. - [Portico and Front Yard Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portico-and-front-yard-redesign-pj-vj~667722) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: For this project the client wanted to improve the street appeal of their home to match the quality of the home. This involved adding a new portico and completely redesigning the front yard, adding new foliage, natural stone steps and a natural stone retaining wall as well as stone driveway. - [Large Cedar Deck, Hot Tub, and Eating Area with Outdoor TV](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/large-cedar-deck-hot-tub-and-eating-area-with-outdoor-tv-pj-vj~1352901) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: How to move your life outdoors in the summer? This deck project answers this question. First add a welcoming hot tub for you to relax in after a long day, then plan on eating or relaxing while catching the game or your favourite show on the all-weather outdoor TV. Rain excepting, you may never have to go indoors. - [A Water Feature Creates a Great Accent to Your Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-water-feature-creates-a-great-accent-to-your-landscape-pj-vj~1461076) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: Water accents can a wonderful natural element to your backyard transformation. And, the sound not only provides a pleasant and relaxing "white" noise, it can mask traffic noise and give you a little sound privacy to boot. Water features can be added to a pool landscape, a garden and deck landscape, or a small patio garden transformation. - [Pool-setting Design and Installation II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-setting-design-and-installation-ii-pj-vj~1276854) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: From our experience, we've learned that clients don't want a pool installed, they want a complete pool-setting design and pool installation, "From Design to Ready-to-Enjoy"©. This complete backyard transformation—adding a pool, regrading the yard, adding the natural stonework and the cascading waterfall, and creating an inviting patio on which to enjoy the space—was such a project. - [Front Yard Redesign Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-redesign-projects-pj-vj~1276791) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: The street look and curb appeal of your home says a lot about you and your pride of ownership. Here is a small selection of front yard projects we have done that have not been shown elsewhere. - [Landscaping "Details"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscaping-details-pj-vj~1276838) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 14 - Description: Often, it is the extra work put into finding just the right water feature, stone finish, or design element that takes a project from being so-so to extraordinary. Here are just a few our clients have told us made their projects special. - [Armour Stone is an Ideal Landscaping Element](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/armour-stone-is-an-ideal-landscaping-element-pj-vj~1972035) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: The natural elements—earth (the ground, grass and foliage, stone features), water (pools, ponds, spas, water features), air (more importantly air flow and wind protection), fire (barbecues, fire pits, fire tables), and aether (the sky and the clouds)—all add up to make a pleasing, relaxing environment. Here we feature just one, Armour Stone, and give you some examples of the natural quality to your space. - [North Toronto Poolscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-toronto-poolscape-design-pj-vj~7200029) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: Pool-/landscape design drawings including: concept drawings, masterplan, 3D perspective drawings showing colours and elevations, construction drawings, and permit drawings. [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-effects-outdoor-living-spaces-ltd-pfvwus-pf~184723858) ## Ideabooks - [Creating Shade](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60501886/list/creating-shade) — 13 ideas - [Site Grading & Elevations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57371349/list/site-grading-elevations) — 6 ideas - [retaining walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55996528/list/retaining-walls) — 1 idea - [planting ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55995664/list/planting-ideas) — 1 idea - [seating](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55996292/list/seating) — 1 idea - [pool accent details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55994914/list/pool-accent-details) — 2 ideas - [outdoor landscape ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55240137/list/outdoor-landscape-ideas) — 2 ideas - [hot tubs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55994653/list/hot-tubs) — 1 idea [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/landeffects) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful Pool. Colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this a blue hawaiian pool? If so what color of gemstone and also what Perimeter tile was used? Thank you. A: Hi Mellisa - thank you - the colour is Magestic Blue by Blue Hawaiian and the tile is Martinique Royal Blue also from Blue Hawaiian . It is the most popular colour I find. Where are you ? cheers, Keith@landeffects.ca **Q: can a swim spa be installed in a townhouse backyard?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Absolutely - as long as there is decent access around, or through the home to allow our staff to run hand excavated soil out and gravel into place for the base of the Swim Spa to sit on. Once that's done the Spa will be craned over the home or over the fence typically - as long as one can be parked in front or behind your residence or reach from another location you're be able to have one ! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*