--- title: "Casa Smith Designs, LLC — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/casa-smith-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~402735263 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~402735263.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Casa Smith Designs, LLC" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b13301910d88218a_6878-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034, United States" phone: "(408) 930-8079" website: http://www.casasmithdesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 586 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Casa Smith Designs, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Casa Smith Designs, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/casa-smith-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~402735263) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Lake Oswego, OR - **Serves:** Lake Oswego, Dunthorpe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Woman owned - Award winning - High-end 2022, 2018 and 2017 Winner HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards People's Choice ‘Curb Appeal’ and 'Outdoor Oasis' At Casa Smith Designs, we focus on creating more than just a garden, we design extensions of your home. We create outdoor living spaces, rooms without walls or ceilings surrounded by carefully selected, beautiful plants. We don’t stop there. We think of your exterior spaces as extensions of your interior spaces. We work with our clients to design everything necessary to really enjoy their new outdoor rooms. We select the right materials for the space from the patio surface to what sits on it, how it’s lit to enhancing the vistas from every angle. We’ve been designing beautiful outdoor spaces for over 10 years. Two time winner of HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards People’s Choice ‘Outdoor Oasis’. Best of Design Houzz ‘15, ‘16, ‘17. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Custom Water Features - 3D Rendering - BBQ Stations - Garden Lighting Design - Landscape Ornamentation - Outdoor Furniture - Outdoor Heaters - Outdoor Living Design ### Areas Served - Lake Oswego - Dunthorpe ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - 2,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Casa Smith Designs, LLC | | Address | Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034, United States | | Phone | (408) 930-8079 | | Website | http://www.casasmithdesigns.com | | License Number | BUS-0857-2020 | | Followers on Houzz | 586 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/casa-smith-designs - Blog — http://people.hgtv.com/professionals/casa-smith-designs--llc ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Casa Smith Designs, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/casa-smith-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~402735263) - **Website:** http://www.casasmithdesigns.com - **Phone:** (408) 930-8079 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2022 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards People’s Choice ‘Curb Appeal’ - 2018 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards Peoples Choice 'Outdoor Oasis' - 2017 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards Peoples Pick for 'Outdoor Escapes' - Best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 - Service & Design - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Charles March Construction, Oct. 2017** > First, I do not write five star reviews often. However, there are only a few instances where the highest review is warranted. Catherine Smith rests in this category. Personally, I have worked in all phases of residential construction for thirty years and rarely have I worked with someone who allows me to freely express my creative energy within the bounds of a clearly communicated vision. All her work is directed toward the fulfillment of her client's pleasure in a completed landscape. Of course, no landscape is 'complete' or for that matter, static, it is a life in continuance, a growing, changing, fulfillment of living space... and in this sense, Catherine's design skill is visionary. To hire her is to join her in this venture. On top of this she has a wonderful sense of humor. > > A few words here about what Catherine is not. She does not force an design idea down a client's throat. She does not allow pressure decision-making. Catherine is aware much money is being spent and she does not abuse budgetary privilege. She is not in a hurry to move on to the next thing. > > As for me, I am a woodworker who has a doctorate in Classical history (Charles March Construction, CA \#655817). I currently build landscape architecture: arbors, pergolas, trellises, wood swings, etc. And Catherine has called me in to work in this capacity. I am selective in the projects I take on; do not accept everything that comes my way. When Catherine calls, I answer immediately. That is perhaps the highest praise I can give. **★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Dec. 2016** > My husband and I were looking for a landscape designer to revive our 1930’s English Tudor garden that was in disrepair due to the drought. Catherine was the answer! She had the aesthetic sense and vision to honor the original bones of the garden, while incorporating hardscape and new plantings to accommodate the need for lower water usage. She created 3 charming functional spaces or garden rooms. The focal area of the garden is a large custom brick courtyard for dining and entertaining purposes. The courtyard has a fountain, large wooden planter, beautiful planted pots and 2 custom hand crafted arbors facing each other with market lights strung between them. The second area is a conversational seating area adjacent to our new low water lawn, which is used for playing corn hole, croquet and other outdoor garden games. Additional, she created a circular cozy fire pit area surrounded by plantings. She separated the 3 areas with custom arbors, custom planters, low water plantings and flagstone paths that lead you into the spaces. > > She thought of every detail from matching the architectural details of the house, picking the market lights, adding outdoor electric outlets, to creating beautiful planted pots and choosing plants that use less water but fit the English style of our home. It is truly a magical garden. > > Catherine is extremely talented, knowledgeable, organized, reliable, fairly priced and an absolute pleasure to work with. We interviewed many landscape designers and she was the only one that understood the importance of incorporating the architecture of our house and garden as well as the concept of creating outdoor rooms. She was busy at the time, but we waited for her to start the drawings. It was well worth the wait. **★★★★★ — User, June 2013** > We wanted to work with someone who could pull a project together 100 percent, and we found this person in Catherine Smith of Casa Smith Designs. Catherine came up with pleasing outdoor as well as indoor plans that took into account our goals and reflected who we are. She explained her recommendations, but did not force them on us. She took the time to research and source furniture, outdoor planters, tables and whatever we needed and gave us choices. If a piece was not quite right, Catherine continued looking. One aspect of our project focused on enjoying our backyard more, and Catherine's selection of outdoor furniture and fabrics was outstanding. The planters and pots she found are beautiful, and the plants and flowers she chose to put in them make attractive and interesting arrangements. We have received many compliments on the "new" backyard. Catherine has an eye for detail and color -- in the yard as well as in the home -- and all the pieces have come together pleasingly. Our family room and living room have been transformed through Catherine's recommendations on fabrics, sofas, tables and lamps. By changing the location of a couch, she gave the family room a feeling of openness it previously lacked. She also has shown us how to enjoy pieces of furniture and art we already had, and she has helped "de-clutter" by removing furniture and too many items on shelves. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with designer Catherine Smith. **★★★★★ — onetimeaccount, Oct. 2012** > Catherine is a real pro. Her attention to detail and her personal interest in every aspect of our project made the outcome a joy. She is personally invested in every aspect of the final product....working as though it was HER home...not our's. It was much appreciated. I'd highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — libiec, Sept. 2012** > I highly recommend Catherine of Casa Smith Designs for your Landscape Design needs. She developed a plan to enhance our front entry with eye popping color, fragrant aromas and the peaceful sounds of a cascading fountain. She achieved more than we could have asked. She is professional, talented and trustworthy. We have hired her to continue to assist us with other areas of our property. Thank you, Catherine, for your tender loving care of our home. **★★★★★ — Polly, Sept. 2012** > Catherine is responsible for the car-stopping landscape at our home! She did an incredible job of recommending a beautiful plant design, purchasing the plants and materials and overseeing the installation as well as the soil preparation. She chose unique plants that thrive in the environments in which they are planted. Our yard is striking, functional and thriving. I have recommended to several friends who are also very pleased with her work. She first designed our yard for Spring, 2011 and again for our fall planting. We literally have people stopping and asking for her card. ## Selected projects - [2022 HGTV Award Winner - PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2022-hgtv-award-winner-pnw-outdoor-living-reimagined-pj-vj~6713644) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 39 - Description: Welcome to expanded outdoor living in the PNW with this English garden, drought tolerant inspired garden and outdoor living space. This garden and living spaces were reimagined from the ground up to invite birds, bees and butterflies, provide beautiful views in every directions and space for everyone to enjoy time outdoors. - [2018 HGTV Award Winner: An Enchanted Evening](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2018-hgtv-award-winner-an-enchanted-evening-pj-vj~2569539) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 61 - Description: 2018 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards Winner People's Pick, Outdoor Oasis Category An enchanted evening in the garden with your friends. This design allows you to chose just the right "room" for your soiree. Designed for parties large and small, each "room" has terrific view that lead into the next. Using symmetry and borrowing inspiration from the historical architecture of the home we created a design that is both time period correct and timeless. - [2017 HGTV Award Winner: Beneath Starry Skies](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2017-hgtv-award-winner-beneath-starry-skies-pj-vj~253277) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: 2017 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Award Winner People's Pick, Outdoor Escape Category It's summer and the season of spending time outdoors is here. Here at Casa Smith Designs we work with clients to create not only gardens that delight, we create environments people want to be a part of. If your yard is the largest room in your home, we encourage you to open your doors wide and enjoy an evening beneath starry skies. - [Raised Bed Vegetable Garden \| Saratoga, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-bed-vegetable-garden-saratoga-ca-pj-vj~301084) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 3 - [Casa Smith's California Garden \| Saratoga, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-smith-s-california-garden-saratoga-ca-pj-vj~84483) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: The essence of Mediterranean living means living inside and out. You don't have a house and yard, you have a collection of rooms inside and outside. The objective is to follow the architecture set by the home so the exterior spaces look and feel seamless. We worked hard to create an environment in which everyone, including the dogs, Cooper and Porsche, feel at home. - [California Modern Farmhouse \| Saratoga, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-modern-farmhouse-saratoga-ca-pj-vj~253491) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Here at Casa Smith Designs, LLC we’re very focused on the fusion of architecture and garden. We don’t view them as separate from each other, rather we create designs that work in harmony to enhance and compliment. A great example of a plant with structural properties that mimic the architecture: The flax is tall and structurally open, like the structure behind it. The use of the color red (impatiens) draws the eye in for a closer look. - [Colorful Pots \| Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-pots-saratoga-los-gatos-san-jose-pj-vj~110143) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 7 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/casa-smith-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~402735263) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139478611/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [New Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105085980/list/new-home) — 27 ideas - [Joyce - Halfbath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32894531/list/joyce-halfbath) — 25 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/casasmithdesigns) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*