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Outside InStyle

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Los Angeles, CA
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Outside InStyle
4 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2017
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Contact Info:
Katrina Coombs
Los Angeles, CA 90210
Typical Job Costs:
$5,000 - 150,000
Category:
Landscape Architects and Designers
Find me on my blog or other site
Los Angeles based Outside InStyle specializes in California Landscape Design, a creative landscape design style that emphasizes beauty and sophistication with the seamless integration of In and Out. We create outdoor spaces that encourage ecological integrity through sustainable water wise plant materials; custom low water gardens filled with beautiful drought tolerant California, Australian and Mediterranean plants will complement existing architecture and frame your new Outdoor Room. Whether we reuse existing materials or build an all new outdoor adventure, our Outside InStyle team will help you realize the garden you've always wanted. Our collaboration with you will allow us to create the play space of your dreams.
Services Provided

Artificial Living Walls, Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Organic Gardens, Patio Design, Pond Construction, Pool Landscaping, Shed Design & Construction, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design

Areas Served

Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Culver City, Glendale, Hollywood, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Tarzana, Venice, West Hollywood, Pasadena, San Marino, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City

Awards

Best Of Houzz 2017, 2018, 2019

25 Projects for Outside InStyle
Culver City, CA
Family Playspace
21 photos
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Hawaiian Inspired Staycation
30 photos
Backyard Music
14 photos
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Bocce Ball Fun
11 photos
Palos Verdes View
12 photos
San Marino, CA
San Marino Sanctuary
13 photos
Japanese Inspired
10 photos
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Drought Tolerant Showpiece
17 photos
Manhattan Beach Strand
10 photos
Tarzana, CA
California Retreat
7 photos
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica Elegance
13 photos
Los Angeles, CA
California Wave Deck
9 photos
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34 Reviews for Outside InStyle
deborah markoe
deborah markoe
Relationship
Client
Project Date
November 2019
Project Price
$1,000 - $9,999
Katrina goes beyond professionalism in every way. She has a great eye, listens, collaborates and does the work with pride and detail. She did a desert landscape for us at our house in Cathedral City Cove. The end result went beyond our expectations. We were very happy working with her and highly recommend her.
L C
L C
Relationship
Client
Project Date
June 2019
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Katrina is fantastic to work with -- creative, knowledgeable, and dedicated. She took some half-formed ideas and created something beautiful, long-lasting, and low-maintenance for our front yard, which is exactly what we wanted. She even was able to re-use some existing hardscape elements to save money and time. We love the way our yard turned out!
Jennifer Sayer
Jennifer Sayer
Relationship
Client
Project Date
October 2018
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Katrina is amazing. She listens to your needs and creates absolute magic. I used to cringe when I approached the property, but now, I look forward to viewing it. When discussing my vision for said property, I wanted water saving, drought tolerant plants to fit my budget and Katrina ran with it. Using her horticultural knowledge and creative design acumen, she transformed my vision into a reality. She was with me from the design, through the planting, and still checks on the plants. She is a true professional and takes pride in her work. I highly recommend Katrina.
jamesshortt
jamesshortt
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As a General Contractor who has worked with various professionals over many years, I can speak to Katrina’s work ethic and the integrity said work ethic demands. Those who have worked with her know she expects only what she would expect from herself; therefore, the job environment has always been one of camaraderie and mutual trust. The “health” of her job site allows for the client’s product, the realization of the design, to be installed with a shared goal. That goal is always the same and is realized only when the client is more than happy—and proud of their new Landscape Design.
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HU-771963434
Relationship
Client
Project Date
February 2018
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Karina Combs landscape rock star! A pure delight working with Karina and here team. She transformed my garden into my own private Shangri La. Her ideas were innovative, cost effective and I was so pleased with the end result
Bryan Hengst
Bryan Hengst
Relationship
Client
Project Date
May 2016
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
I loved working with Katrina & her company... they were very professional and efficient... they were able to pull out all the weeds and dead trees and replaced with a tranquil & zen environment, completed with a outdoor living space filled with exotic plants. I would use her again and recommend her services to others.
Kristopher Persson
Kristopher Persson
Relationship
Client
Project Date
December 2018
Project Price
$1,000 - $9,999
I'm so happy to have found Katrina and her team. She understands exactly what you need, always with the budget in mind. And you can rest easy the job will be done right. Because of her knowledge of plants combined with a beautifully creative mind, I have recommended her to all my friends and colleagues. I have already scheduled her for my next job!
Nancy Spear
Nancy Spear
Relationship
Client
Project Date
March 2018
Project Price
$50,000 - $100,000
We love Katrina! She turned our neglected front and back yards into beautiful drought-tolerant gardens. She listens, she keeps her eye on the budget, she’s creative, and she’s easy to work with. And now that everything is done, she comes by to check on the maintenance. We recommend her highly.
Reliance Design Build
Reliance Design Build
Relationship
Colleague
Project Date
May 2017
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
We hired Katrina to work on a remodeling project with us. She designed the front and back yard and also recommended the landscaper that worked on the project. Everyone did an outstanding job, and we were very happy with the result. Katrina was very prompt, professional, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend her!
Kathy Strelioff
Kathy Strelioff
Relationship
Client
Project Date
October 2017
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Katrina Coombs is a both very knowledgeable and creative designer. She took a neglected front yard and listened thoughtfully. She then designed a space that used an existing palo verde tree as a main focus. Alvoe Vera, cacti, lantana, rock rose etc. lived in supporting mulch beds. Three tea trees (one existing had it’s tea form restored) became part of the larger design. Many plants were existing entities, transplanted as appropriate. A drip system took care of watering needs Large pavers created an appropriate walking area. Again, Katrina will satisfy your need for creative, knowledgeable designer. I highly recommend her.
HU-817263
HU-817263
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Client
Project Date
June 2016
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Katrina is amazing! She is a pleasure to work with - professional, creative and knowledgeable. She prepared a terrific plan, sourced all the vendors and materials, managed the entire process to completion on budget and on time! But best of all, she transformed our backyard into an oasis that we love! We highly recommend her.
Spencer K.
Spencer K.
Relationship
Client
Project Date
March 2017
Project Price
$50,000 - $100,000
I highly recommend Katrina. She transformed our backyard into a beautiful, functional space that my entire family enjoys. It was very easy to work with Katrina. She was a good listener and incorporated our needs into her design. We also appreciated that she had an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and could reuse many of the plants already in our yard, thus making the most of our budget. Katrina has a great vision for hardscape - she created a gorgeous deck that wraps around an already-existing spa, which really integrated the spa with the rest of our space. Overall, Katrina is a talented designer and delightful to work with.
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6 Comments
Commented: Do you slide around while playing ping pong on decomposed granite?Many thanks for the inquiry. The initial purchased DG must be cut with stabilizer, compacted well, watered, then compacted again--then repeat. The level surface would then demand a topical stabilize...
December 2, 2019
Commented: panel size on picture shown?Thank you for your question. The Indonesian Hardwood boards are standard 1" x 6" cut to 2" widths.
October 15, 2019
Commented: What is the purple plant?Hi, thank you for your question. The "purple plant" is a variety of Canna Lily, Canna Tropicanna, and produces a vibrant orange flower.
October 22, 2018
Commented: What is the ping pong table sitting on?The table is resting on highly compacted and stabilized Decomposed Granite (DG). DG works well in drought tolerant landscaped areas when used for pathways, patios, and parkway plantings.
April 20, 2017
Commented: What is the name of the plant in the foreground?This is a Red Leaved Banana plant. Great addition to a garden but will need more water to get established.
July 11, 2016
Commented: what kind of wood is this? what kind of maintenance is necessary?Mangaris is a hardwood often used as a better cost alternative to Ipe. We used a Penofin oil finish that will need a reapplication about every two years.
July 2, 2016

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