--- title: "Ivy Street Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ivy-street-design-pfvwus-pf~847423046 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847423046.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ivy Street Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6df318a000b4f27f_1931-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Denver, Colorado 80205, United States" phone: "(303) 320-0362" website: http://www.ivystreetdesign.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 37 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 206 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Ivy Street Design Original Houzz profile: [Ivy Street Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ivy-street-design-pfvwus-pf~847423046) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Serves:** Denver, Indian Creek, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Boulder, Broomfield, Commerce City, Littleton, Northglenn, Englewood, Columbine, Sherrelwood, Welby, Greenwood Village, Federal Heights, Conifer, Berkley, Evergreen, Derby, Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan, Edgewater, Columbine Valley, Bow Mar, Aspen Park, Mountain View, Morrison, Lakeside, Cherry Creek, Crestmoor, Henderson, Hilltop, Park Hill, Stapleton - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (37 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2020), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Expand your life outdoors. Since 1992, the landscape architects and designers at Ivy Street Design have been helping clients create memorable gardens and outdoor living spaces. Rely on Ivy Street Design to develop innovative and environmentally responsible landscape architecture solutions for your residential, institutional, or commercial site. Our team recognizes that quality design requires sensitivity and a keen appreciation of our clients’ goals. We also understand that stewardship means deep consideration of both current environmental research and long-term maintenance requirements. Ivy Street Design is WBE/DBE/SBE/EBE certified through the City and County of Denver, CDOT and RTD. From intimate personal gardens to public parks, Ivy Street Design can help your family, your business or the agency you represent create landscapes that endure and evolve for generations to come. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Deck Design - Shed Design & Construction - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Landscape Architecture ### Areas Served - Denver - Indian Creek - Aurora - Lakewood - Thornton - Arvada - Westminster - Boulder - Broomfield - Commerce City - Littleton - Northglenn - Englewood - Columbine - Sherrelwood - Welby - Greenwood Village - Federal Heights - Conifer - Berkley - Evergreen - Derby - Cherry Hills Village - Sheridan - Edgewater - Columbine Valley - Bow Mar - Aspen Park - Mountain View - Morrison - Lakeside - Cherry Creek - Crestmoor - Henderson - Hilltop - Park Hill - Stapleton ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 3 million Design fees start $2,500 for a full landscape plan; landscape/hardscape installations from $25,000 and up. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ivy Street Design | | Address | Denver, Colorado 80205, United States | | Phone | (303) 320-0362 | | Website | http://www.ivystreetdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 206 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ivy-Street-Design/281144924093 - X (Twitter) — http://instagram.com/ivystreetdesign - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-street-design ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ivy Street Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ivy-street-design-pfvwus-pf~847423046) - **Website:** http://www.ivystreetdesign.com - **Phone:** (303) 320-0362 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - •Licensed Landscape Architect - •American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter - •Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado - •Excellence in Landscape Award Winner, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2011 - •Featured in Denver Post, Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, Colorado Expression - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2020), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/associated-landscape-contractors-of-colorado-pfvwus-pf~1955807469) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 37 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### Reviews **★ — nightstartriangle, March 2023** > The designer we liked working with left Ivy Street mid project. After that our project was mishandled. We were told significant post-bid price increases 3 days before breaking ground were commonplace in the industry, except we had gone through the process at our prior home and that didn’t happen. **★★★★★ — Jeff D, Dec. 2019** > We wanted to create a special backyard space for our new home and, after a lot of research, we selected five different companies to submit a design proposal. We met with each company and all had some great ideas, but from the start we were especially impressed with Ainslie and Ivy Street Design. At our first meeting, she took the time to get to know us and really understand our ideas and how we planned to use the new space. She came up with an amazing design that covered everything on our wish list and more. She was great about giving us her professional opinion and helping us come up with better ideas and options. > > Ainslie helped us through the selection of a landscape contractor and we ended up going with Aspen Falls, who did a terrific job. She visited the jobsite every week and was great about communicating with us and helping make sure that everyone was on the same page. When issues came up, she was right there to help get them addressed in a timely manner. > > The entire process from design to installation was better than anything we could have expected. We are so happy we had the chance to work with Ainslie and Ivy Street Design and would have no hesitation working with them again or recommending them to someone else. They definitely exceeded our expectations. **★★★★★ — Colleen Covell, Dec. 2019** > We hired Ivy Street Design to do a complete remodel of our back yard. Ainslie created a beautiful design and managed the project expertly. We are thrilled. Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Rearrangements, LLC, Sept. 2019** > Kaylin Kittle from Ivy Street Design absolutely nailed the design for the back yard remodel of our duplex in West Washington Park in Denver, Colorado. She arrived with her initial plan in December 2018. After very minimal changes to her intuitive and imaginative plan, she helped us through the bidding process and we were able to select the perfect landscaping partner-C and H Landscaping. Construction began in April 2019 and was completed in May 2019. Our weekly meetings with Kaylin and the C and H professionals helped immensely with staying on track and completing our project on time. Thank you Kaylin. We have been enjoying our Denver oasis all summer and fall. Can't wait to get that firepit going! **★★★★★ — Kelsey Akin, Sept. 2018** > Ian and Ivy Street Design were fantastic to work with as he designed our front and back yard. Ian was kind and patient as our home renovation was delayed, therefore delayed final plans. He listened and implemented our design requests for our growing family . He provided great suggestions and alternatives for hardscape. We love our new outdoor spaces! **★★★★★ — Kimberly DuPlessis, Oct. 2017** > I first found Ivy Street Design randomly on Houzz as I liked some photos. When I found out they were located in my area, I immediately contacted them as part of our initial interview process. Needless to say, we fell in love with Kaylin and hired Ivy Street for our design process. > > From the consultation to design to the implementation phase, we were past impressed with Kaylin’s design ideas, input, involvement, and follow through. She was honest and had amazing recs for the design phase. And when we completed our plans, she was present throughout the entire implementation process with the chosen contractor. She visited regularly during the phase to ensure compliance with the formal drawings. She obviously had an amazing relationship with our contractor and they often reached out to her for clarification. > > The project turned out amazing-this is truly because of our relationship with Kaylin and because of the expertise of IVY Street Design. Kaylin turned our vision into an amazing reality- from the outdoor kitchen, to the fireplace sitting area, to the pergola/swinging day bed design, to the landscaping-Our oasis is pure heaven! Thank you, Ivy street Desing and thank you Kaylin for bringing our vision to reality! thank you for all the advise and recommendations. We are forever endeared to you! **★★★★★ — Julie, Sept. 2017** > Ivy Street Design: > > Today is the last day if the summer. The kids go back to school tomorrow. > > I wanted to take moment to say another THANK YOU. We spent our entire summer in our yard, which we now refer to as The Resort. Why go anywhere, really, when we can feel like we are on vacation in our own home? This summer, we spent countless hours on our hammock. I got into the habit of going out there late at night, listening to music, and watching the stars. We shared so many delicious meals with friends and family on our huge, perfectly-sized-for-us porch. We ate almost every meal outside and, whether we were one or five or 15 people, the scale always felt right. We made smores with our kids and friends a number of times every week. We're harvesting SO many veggies from our garden which we don't even have to babysit since it waters itself. We've met so many neighbors walking by, and have been loving the public/private nature of our yard. And, we're always in awe when we remember what used to be where we're sitting. > > What can I say? You took a space that was unusable and wasted and designed it in such a way that has allowed our family to hang out, enjoy each other, and relax together. > > We are grateful. **★★★★★ — Astrid Storey, July 2017** > We bought a suburban new build and found Ivy Street after a lot of research. Every exchange with Ainslie, Wendy and their team was positive and the final product is truly a show-stopper in a neighborhood where it would have been easy to throw some sod down and call it a day. We cannot wait to see it mature, and have the opportunity to upgrade the front of the house to match the back. **★★★★ — Julie Meyers, July 2017** > We worked with Ainslie O'Neil. She listened to and included every detail of what we wanted in the plan to come up with a beautiful design. She stayed very involved throughout the project. When glitches occurred, she responded quickly. We are now enjoying a lovely, functional new space. **★★★★★ — Jon Snow, July 2017** > We love our new backyard space! Ainslie's vision of a cozy and functional surrounding has come to life. Her project planning diligence and follow through during installation made the process very easy. Most importantly, her designers touch has surpassed our expectations. **Comment from Ivy Street Design:** > Thank you for the kind words, Jon. Wishing you and the family many warm summer nights on the new patio! **★★★★★ — Dan McCormack, March 2017** > In planning to sell our Park Hill home, we decided to remove the pool and remodel our small back yard area. Although a somewhat smaller project, there were challenges as we also needed to improve house drainage, remodel and rebuild the master bedroom deck, and design the project in a way that blended well with our Mediterranean style home and perennial gardens. > > We worked with Kaylin Kittle and Ivy Street during the late fall of 2016 to consider many design options and then continued our team approach for getting multiple bids, selecting a contractor, and implementing the project to completion. > > Kaylin and Ivy Street were excellent partners for our project! From the beginning, she listened to our concerns and desires, and presented multiple options for re-design. Once we decided on our plan, she facilitated us through the bidding and selection process smoothly and efficiently. Finally, she guided us through implementation and to project completion (a greater challenge because it was during Jan-Feb-Mar winter months). > > Again, while our project was smaller, it had several complications including removal of a pool in a small backyard area. Kaylin and Ivy Street were excellent to work with and I recommend them without hesitation. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, communicative, thorough, flexible, and continually engaged are all positive traits that apply to Kaylin and Ivy Street Design. Our project was completed on time, on budget, and really with minimal frustration to us due to the excellent leadership of Kaylin and Ivy Street. It feels great to have this project behind us! **★★★★★ — Kathy Berthiaume, March 2017** > Wonderful experience working with Ivy Street Design. Kaylin designed a plan that encompassed all our wishes for entertaining and privacy in our city backyard space. We've been so pleased with their meticulous detail and how smoothly our project is progressing. Ivy Street Design is an excellent company to work with and highly recommend them! ## Selected projects - [Monaco Parkway Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monaco-parkway-modern-pj-vj~7359332) - Location: Denver, Colorado - Photos: 6 - Description: This project creates a cohesive and harmonious experience, seamlessly integrating a Soake pool, metal louvered pergolas, modern paver patios, an outdoor kitchen and environmentally appropriate plantings. The design not only complements the architecture of the house, but also enhances the overall outdoor living space, providing a relaxing and visually appealing environment. To soften the hardscape elements and create a lush and inviting atmosphere, the landscape design incorporates abundant green… - [Urban Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-contemporary-pj-vj~7359211) - Location: Denver, Colorado - Photos: 7 - Description: This outdoor living project is a true oasis in the city. The goal for this transformation was to create a contemporary landscape ideal for entertaining, easy to maintain, and functional for the homeowners and guests. It was a rewarding challenge to design all of the elements into a tight urban space. The project contains everything from a hidden hot tub to a fire pit patio, built in grill and herb garden. The indoor outdoor connection is perfect for enjoying the landscape year round. - [Sedalia Art Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedalia-art-studio-pj-vj~7359366) - Location: Sedalia, CO - Photos: 7 - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Classic and Expansive Entertaining Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-classic-and-expansive-entertaining-space-pj-vj~125751) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: Ivy Street Design transformed a rubbish-strewn, weedy lot to an urban oasis featuring multiple rooms, water and fire elements and a lush, traditional feeling perennial border. Wander through the perennial border after a long day at work. Relish the sunshine and the splash of water by the raised fish pond. The owners open the extensive garden to numerous community and fund-raising events each year. Imagine finding yourself mingling and making friends while sitting by the two-sided fire place ordi… - [Wash Park, Denver CO: Contemporary Entertaining in a Classic Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wash-park-denver-co-contemporary-entertaining-in-a-classic-neighborhood-pj-vj~759487) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: In the heart of Wash Park, this urban residence maximizes outdoor living with contemporary sophistication. On a warm spring day, dine outside on the expansive and elegant bluestone patio accommodating a weekend party or family dinner on a weekday. A bit too hot in the summer? Wander down the stepping stone path that pops up through a bed of woolly thyme through a garden of yucca and vibrant perennials. A bit too chilly on a cool fall night? Light up the contemporary fireplace and enjoy a cocktai… - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Farmhouse Chic Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-farmhouse-chic-outdoor-living-pj-vj~740041) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 9 - Description: Featured as a six-page spread in the October 2014 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, this Eudora Street garden epitomizes the pleasure of urban outdoor living. The minute you venture into this year-round series of lush outdoor rooms, the human-scale details and lush plantings will sooth your soul. Settle down for dinner in the side-yard-turned-private-dining- room defined by a rustic cedar trellis. Send the kids out to play on the Sport Court while you visit with friends in the four-season, farm… - [Cherry Creek, Denver CO: Colorado Native Curb Appeal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-creek-denver-co-colorado-native-curb-appeal-pj-vj~760023) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 13 - Description: Discover how the Tuscan-inspired design, executed with Colorado native materials, maximizes this small Cherry Creek front yard. Meander along the intimate flagstone pathways through the moss rock boulders that retain the steep slopes. Delight in the brilliantly colored flowers defining this no-turf garden that radiates curb appeal. Explore the multitude of Plant-Select and DBG recommended xeriscape shrubs and perennials that fill the space, including John Proffitt delosperma, named in honor of t… - [Baker Neighborhood, Denver CO: Contemporary Urban Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baker-neighborhood-denver-co-contemporary-urban-design-pj-vj~759452) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: Located in Denver’s historic Golden Triangle neighborhood, this multi-disciplinary art studio had a simple goal: craft a landscape as creative and inspiring as the artists who enjoy it. The resulting project is one of Ivy Street Design’s most eclectic and funky designs to date. A unique circular pergola anchors the central gathering area and is surrounded by colorful xeriscape plantings and custom concrete steppers. The frequent use of this art studio courtyard as a venue called for open circula… - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Traditional Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-traditional-outdoor-living-pj-vj~739950) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 9 - [Colorful Colorado Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-colorado-gardens-pj-vj~125739) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - [Dreaming, Drawing, Designing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dreaming-drawing-designing-pj-vj~179656) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 10 - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Xeriscape and ADA-Compliant Curb Appeal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-xeriscape-and-ada-compliant-curb-appeal-pj-vj~443414) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 8 - Description: Bright color and thoughtfully articulated texture delight your senses through all four seasons in this open corner lot garden bursting with curb appeal. Passers-by often knock at the homeowner’s door to inquire about the innovative low-water plantings that frame the prairie style house. The billowing xeriscape borders, watered with smartly zoned, efficient drip irrigation, include pollinator-friendly trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers and grasses, so watch out for hummingbirds and butterfl… - [Congress Park, Denver CO: Clean and Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/congress-park-denver-co-clean-and-contemporary-pj-vj~785528) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Garden Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-garden-rooms-pj-vj~693099) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 8 - [Contemporary and Clean in Hilltop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-and-clean-in-hilltop-pj-vj~7351319) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: Step into a modern outdoor retreat with this transformation, replacing traditional grass with a stylish dining and lounge patio framed by water-saving and xeric plantings. The space features contemporarily-designed features, such as an outdoor kitchen, a custom steel fire pit, and ambient string lighting, creating a clean, calming atmosphere that effortlessly combines modern design with natural tranquility—an ideal setting for both entertaining and relaxation. - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Historic Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-historic-details-pj-vj~2692422) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Belmar Park, Lakewood CO: Terraced Planting with Pondless Waterfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmar-park-lakewood-co-terraced-planting-with-pondless-waterfall-pj-vj~2692438) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Cozy Fire Pit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-cozy-fire-pit-pj-vj~2692429) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Park Hill, Denver CO: Family Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-hill-denver-co-family-living-pj-vj~2692407) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Stapleton, Denver CO: Backyard Edible Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stapleton-denver-co-backyard-edible-garden-pj-vj~2692401) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ivy-street-design-pfvwus-pf~847423046) ## Ideabooks - [contemporary craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93781268/list/contemporary-craftsman) — 6 ideas - [MSD](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91906992/list/msd) — 14 ideas - [broadscale](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74452134/list/broadscale) — 5 ideas - [cape cod](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58130150/list/cape-cod) — 5 ideas - [feng shui](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55286003/list/feng-shui) — 6 ideas - [concrete steppers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45192543/list/concrete-steppers) — 11 ideas - [traditional parkside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54855634/list/traditional-parkside) — 3 ideas - [kuhndu](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53541653/list/kuhndu) — 2 ideas - [mediterranean landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52955142/list/mediterranean-landscape) — 5 ideas - [contemporary patio spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51692468/list/contemporary-patio-spaces) — 8 ideas - [edible gardening](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47462729/list/edible-gardening) — 4 ideas - [traditional outdoor living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48172224/list/traditional-outdoor-living) — 1 idea - [cottage garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46569146/list/cottage-garden) — 2 ideas - [lafayette](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44553650/list/lafayette) — 21 ideas - [pool house / cabana](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42963773/list/pool-house-cabana) — 7 ideas [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ivystreetdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the tiles!** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of step tiles are those? Stone? poured concrete? A: Hi Brandon, these are 24"x24" concrete pavers. **Q: landscape** *(in Photo Questions)* when planning a garden so big with so many different types of flowers do you have a plan. Like do you decide I'm going to primarily have purple flowers and then insert different colors of flowers and different types of bushes from Greenery. or maybe a certain percentage of green bushes and then put in the Purple and then other flowers... is there an actual plan? I live in the country and would love to do something like your garden. But I'm just not sure where to start. I do love the color purple. A: A scaled design is critical for successful planting design. **Q: where can I find the globe lights?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These were purchased by the homeowner and wired by our landscape contractor into the low-voltage landscape lighting system. I believe they are sourced from West Elm. Thank you for your question! **Q: Pendant lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can i purchase the lights hanging from pergola? thx, Andrea A: Hi Andrea, We retrofitted the West Elm pendant globe lighting to the FX Luminaire low voltage outdoor lighting system. Thank you, Kaylin **Q: Where did you purchase the dark gray concrete squares?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The squares were purchased by our partnered contractor who constructed the project. **Q: Was the pergola custom made or prefabricated? Who made it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This pergola is a custom design. Our design team created the detail drawings and specifications while fabrication and installation was conducted by McSwain Metal. Feel free to contact us with any other questions. Thank you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*