Elemental Design Group

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Innovative & Creative Landscape Architects & Landscap Servicing CA

Elemental Design Group is a landscape architectural design firm licensed in California. We have expertise in design and construction of current technology, with an eye to sustainability. We pride ourselves on the ability to add elegant outdoor living spaces which integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes. Our transformative spaces include thoughtfully selected and designed garden structures, pools, water features, outdoor kitchens, shade structures, fire pits, and furniture. Landscape lighting, water-efficient irrigation, along with native and drought-tolerant plant material, create beautiful spaces which can be enjoyed year-round.

Services Provided

Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Drafting, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Living Walls, Organic Gardens, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Construction Drawings

Areas Served

Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Campbell, Davenport, Felton, Holy City, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Mount Hermon, Redwood Estates, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Scotts Valley, Zayante, Alum Rock, Cambrian Park, Cupertino, East Foothills, Los Altos, Mountain View, New Almaden, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz County, San Mateo, Monterey County, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Redwood City

Awards

2001 SF Flower & Garden Show - People's Choice Award2001 SFGS - Pacific Horticulture Award2001 SFGS - California Landscape Contractor's President Award2002 SFGS- Pacific Horticulture Award2003 SFGS- Association of Landscape Designers AwardMaster of Design 2006 By Pool and Spa News

50 Projects

Inspiration for a small modern backyard pond in San Francisco with decking.

Business Details

Business Name

Elemental Design Group

Phone Number

(831) 338-1709

Website

www.elementaldesign.com

Address

13090 Central Ave, #3
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 1 million

License Number

LA CA #3944; C-27 #926561

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Megan Queen

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19 Reviews for Elemental Design Group

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5.0

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I worked with Rhadiante many years ago and recently had her help me out on a small project. As always, I love collaborating with her and have huge respect for her talent and experience. Her support staff also was very competent, efficient and helpful. Highly recommend!

March 7, 2024

Megan Queen

Rhadiante and her team completely transformed our outdoor space. We now have a beautiful place to gather outside and usable space to enjoy with our dogs. Elemental Design team delivers high quality, exceptional landscape design that is functional and visually pleasing. Rhadiante’s knowledge of landscape structures and plant choices exceeded my expectations. She listened to our requests and was able follow through on all of them. I’m looking forward to the spring when all of the plants and trees are on full display. Elemental has given us the gift of years of fabulous outdoor living.

November 18, 2023

Comment from Elemental Design Group:

Thank you, Megan, we really enjoyed working with you! We look forward to seeing your garden this spring when those Salvias are in full bloom!

Mich D

My finished garden project surpassed my expectations. I knew my backyard was going to look good, but it looks even better than I had hoped, and we've gotten tons of compliments. The level of detail that was put in was excellent, from the layout of the hardscaping, to putting in each palm in just the right place. From the beginning, I knew that I wanted help from a designer that would work with me, and not just for me, and Rhadiante was great to work with. I took a risk sourcing someone without any recommendation from friends or family, but it really worked out in the end. I connected with the website and liked the thoughtfulness of materials used, and focus on smaller details. Other sites seemed to keep focus only on basic items such as building a deck, or creating an outdoor kitchen. All great things, but they lacked character and all looked the same after you visited several sites. The team was also incredibly polite, which was a bonus. Even better is that we stayed pretty much on budget, which I know is not always the case with renovations.

June 4, 2023

Comment from Elemental Design Group:

Your feedback is valuable to us. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our customers, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Thanks again for your kind words!

mikeamoser

Rhadiante was recommended by neighbors of ours where she did a project about 15 years ago. Her team did two projects for us, and we are extremely happy with the way both turned out. Rhadiante listened carefully to our requirements and worked with us to incorporate the existing hardscape and plantings into her design. The projects went very smoothly from design to plant selection. to contractor bidding, and finally supervision and project management of the installation. We couldn't be happier about the complete process and the end results.

May 21, 2023

Comment from Elemental Design Group:

Mike, your project was engaging and we enjoyed working with you and your wife. We are happy that you enjoyed the results.

Carol Swanson

We interviewed 4-5 people for our front yard remodel and chose Elemental Design after talking to Rhadiante. She really listened to what our priorities were and paid attention to our personal style. We wanted a very functional yard that made our average looking ranch home look inviting. We explicitly said we didn't need to be the best yard on the block. We aren't, instead we've ended up vying for the best yard in the neighborhood. Sometimes you get more than you ask for. Rhadiante found us a project lead that was a great match for us. She and the project lead worked well together and she kept her finger on the pulse of the project. It's been 2 years and we still get compliments on the yard from people passing by. If you contact Elemental Design, They know we're happy to share our experience and what the yard looks like with others. BTW....we only went over our budget a little bit, pretty good with us. And, if not clear already, we highly recommend Elemental Design.

April 22, 2020

Nancy Keslin

Rhadiante and her team did an amazing job re imagining what our suburban yard could be. We have the most beautiful outdoor spaces that bring me joy every day when I look out the windows. Rhadiante managed to create a space that requires little maintenance and looks gorgeous both day and night. Her team is fabulous to work with and I look forward to doing another project in the future.

February 27, 2020

Comment from Elemental Design Group:

Thank you, Nancy. We really enjoyed working with you, and it brings us great joy to know we make you smile.

Lori

Rhadiante & her team transformed our small and oddly paved backyard into an organic and beautiful outdoor living space. I appreciated that for the design she spent several hours with us working on her sketches and asking questions, and then provided multiple bids for the work that needed to be performed. She was patient with us when we changed our minds, and let us know in advance how much time or cost would be needed for each step. She is amazingly knowledgeable about a variety of plants & design options... I can not recommend her services enough.

March 5, 2018

Linda Poncetta

After reviewing several companies and checking their websites, I decided to hire Elemental Design Group. Rhadiante was patient with me, as I had a "look" in mind and she helped me find what I wanted--and I love it!! I wanted to cut my water bill and she was very familiar with drought tolerant plants that fit my design. Working with she and Lori made the project easy. They have been quick to answer my post-project needs for my rebate. I highly recommend this firm.

March 18, 2017

Comment from Elemental Design Group:

Thank you Linda, all of us really enjoyed our process with you, and we are also pleased with results of your garden's transformation.

stephen_rossi_phd

Rhadiante of Elemental Design is a one-of-a-kind landscape architect. Her design process takes you on a journey where abstract ideas materialize into an inspired landscape. Rhadiante listens carefully to your needs, draws on enormous creative energy, and transforms spaces into magical oases. Whether you want your garden to provide personal retreat or captivate your guests, you will be pleased with the outcome. We are so enamored with her work that we are having her landscape design our new home, 10 years after she did our first one!

September 27, 2015

j H

Rhadiante at Elemental Design Group is such a joy to work with. She landscaped our front, side and backyard into a wonderful Mediterranean garden with outdoor kitchen and sitting area paradise that I enjoy daily as it has matured over the years. Her expertise and knowledge of all things horticultural is broad and encompasses all styles. She has a great eye for beauty and detail and gives her clients the information and tools needed to maintain the landscape once she has finished the project. If you are looking for a beautiful design that you will enjoy for years to come, give Rhadiante a call. She will autograph her work with excellence. John H.

July 28, 2015

Comment from Elemental Design Group:

Thank you JH, I really enjoyed working with you and your family!

candl66

Rhadiante was fast, knowledgeable, respectful, accommodating and plain fun to work with. She was aware of our budget and kept it very close to where it needed to be without sacrificing the design. We have not finished building the plan she designed but so far it had been a very pleasant experience and we are very excited to finish the execution of it!

December 8, 2014

brian_elkin

We have used Van De Voorde Elemental Design Group on 2 large projects. The first was a complete redesign of our backyard. She did a fantastic job, we had specific requirements and Rhadiante had a way of making the entire yard flow. It is hard to describe. Each element that she adds, can stand on its own, and yet flows from the rest of the yard. The second project was even larger, we built a house and had Rhadiante design the entire landscaping in the front and back yards. The backyard design included a pool, play area, path, grass area, firepit and bbq area with patio. The way she separates each element with her plantings and trees really makes the entire yard flow. Again, we couldn't be happier with the design and everyone that sees the yard just says, "Wow". She has a talent of maximizing a space without overcrowding. Her landscape plans are extremely detailed and our landscape contractor was very impressed, it made his job much easier and helped reduce construction costs, because Rhadiante had already thought of and detailed everything in her architecture plans. We wouldn't hesitate to use her again.

May 14, 2013Last modified:May 14, 2013

michellepaganini

Thanks to Rhadiante we have a backyard that is so beautiful that people literally gasp when they see it. The work was done about 7 years ago and everything has grown in and looks fantastic. Rhadiante is a talented designer. Rhadiante worked carefully with both of us to include the features we wanted. She provided us with renderings that allowed us to preview the layout and features. We received detailed sets of blueprints for the contractor - lighting, irrigation, hardscape, and plants. Rhadiante worked closely with the contractor to ensure everything was built as specified. We got exactly what we wanted. Our backyard is an extension of the house and a great space for relaxing and entertaining. We've used it for a wedding and countless other functions with family and friends. One thing I might do differently next time is to carefully consider how the sun moves across the yard - where and when it will be light/hot or cool/shady for the various "rooms" in consideration of how I plan to use the space. Overall we are thrilled with the work done by Van De Voorde Elemental Design Group.

April 16, 2013

deniseacomb

Rhadiante Van De Voorde has a gifted eye for landscape design. She designed and helped supervised the installation of our beautiful backyard. including drainage systems, watering systems, hardscape, walkways, lawn, and of course, all plantings. Both the design and the plantings have flourished wonderfully: a neighbor has said our backyard is a "work of art." I've also hired her periodically to give advice on upkeep and replacements. I will continue to work with Rhadiante and to to recommend her to others.

April 16, 2013

wphuang

Rhadiante and Elemental Design Group are simply amazing! Not only do we love her work, but also our family and friends. We just want to stay in the backyard/garden as much as we can. I found the company through google search and liked the photos from her site. I contacted her and 2 other companies and she was the best without any doubt. She was very friendly and understanding. Her designs and blueprints were not only very detailed but also made me believe she and her crew would definitely deliver! We reworked the project a bit to fit in to our budget and there was definitely no tradeoff in the quality of work or function of the garden. Upon completion, the garden was simply amazing, functional and low maintenance. It has been 3 years and it still looks great! I hire her to come back for regular (2-3 times/year) maintenance for a very reasonable price so the garden can retain its beauty! I would definitely recommend her to all my friends who love a low maintenance but yet very charming garden as I do!

April 15, 2013Last modified:April 16, 2013

pcoles07

Rhadiante designed a landscape for my front and back yards including hardscape and garden. There is an ancient valley oak in the front yard that was to be protected and preserved so the area under the tree was designed with California native plants. The effect is beautiful and natural. The back has a good patio area for outdoor dining and a path around the perimeter that the dog loves to run laps and gives the yard a pleasant frame with a small grassy area and hearty shrubs and natives again. I contracted with Rhadiante to refresh the plants and irrigation in the front yard in 2012 and the results are lovely.

April 8, 2013

jillmca

Our project was a relatively small back yard and deck redo. Elemental Design Group was great to work with as they provided easily understood plans, budget and payment schedules, projects were completed ontime and the results were even better than we had hoped. Rhadiante's design skills also helped us by meeting codes but still giving us the look we wanted. Her advice was invaluable. A well-trained and experienced designer brings such a huge improvement in the outcome. We love our yard and it is very functional. I would highly recommend Elemental Design Group to my friends and will continue to use their services as I make some improvements to my front yard.

April 7, 2013

SOFO Properties

Rhadiante created a beautiful landscape for a speculation home I was developing and I was so pleased, she did the same for our new home. We found Rhadiante creative, attentive to our needs - she listens, responsive, responsible and professional and, most importantly, she has a sense of humor and is an absolute pleasure to be with!!! As an attorney and high-end developer, I demand excellence and Rhadiante exceeded our expectations. My experience with Rhadiante has been excellent and I highly recommend her.

April 6, 2013

mjulien21

I had my landscape plan drawn by Van De Voorde Elemental Design Group and it was fantastic! I was listened to and the end product was everything I wanted. Very creative and professional. I would recommend this team highly! Margaret J

April 4, 2013

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Commented: How much and do you ship?This was installed in a project back in 1999. We don't know the source anymore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Elemental Design Group rated?

Elemental Design Group is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Elemental Design Group provide?

Elemental Design Group provides the following services: Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Drafting, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Living Walls, Organic Gardens, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Construction Drawings

Where does Elemental Design Group provide services?

Elemental Design Group provides services in the following areas: Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Campbell, Davenport, Felton, Holy City, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Mount Hermon, Redwood Estates, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Scotts Valley, Zayante, Alum Rock, Cambrian Park, Cupertino, East Foothills, Los Altos, Mountain View, New Almaden, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz County, San Mateo, Monterey County, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Redwood City

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