Outside InStyle

We spent several months visiting local plant nurseries and researching drought tolerant plants for a front yard overhaul. We removed the outdated grass and considered doing the design and plantings ourselves but we could not settle upon a design that made our house stand out. I was worried that the plants we selected would require too much maintenance and would not thrive under low water conditions. I gave up on doing the landscape design myself and started researching professional Landscape Designers. I consider myself lucky to have discovered Katrina of Outside InStyle Landscape Design. She was wonderful to work with and created a gorgeous design which adds value to my house. This house is a rental and it was very important to have drought tolerant plants and also plants which will remain healthy with little upkeep. Katrina presented a selection of Australian plants which I was unfamiliar with. She determined the location of all the plants and boulders. She highly recommended shredded cedar mulch and I'm so glad because it looks amazing. We're pleased with the way the front yard turned out. Dozens of neighbors have complimented and asked about the types of plants which we used. It was a great experience working with Katrina and she put my mind at ease.

We have a modest 1960's mid-century home located in a historic neighborhood and Katrina redesigned the front yard and entry atrium. The tasks were to create a beautiful design and to utilize existing plants and pavers, while visually connecting the front yard, entry courtyard, great room and pool deck. Katrina is a kind, collaborative and artistic designer. She worked alongside the landscaping crew and carefully supervised all phases of the installation. She is hands on, timely, thorough and dedicated. We are very pleased with the finished results and highly recommend her.

Katrina is great to work with! She is Creative, reliable, shows up on time, and works hard. And she is willing to work within a budget. She did a beautiful job on my front yard and I highly recommend her.

It is a challenge these days to find a professional that gets the little things right, like arriving on time and being prepared; it's even harder with larger issues like overpromising and under delivering. Katrina gets everything right. She is friendly, easy to work with and has a price-conscience mentality that will save you money whenever possible. With a keen eye for landscape design and knowledge of all things that grow, she listens carefully to your vision. She offers suggestions from her vast experience and unique perspective, assists you in making choices, and will execute your plan to beautify your property with professionalism from start to finish.

We presented a challenge to Katrina’s designer skills, as our front yard is small. We tasked her with exceling in the following areas. - Increase curb appeal - User friendly design - Low – maintenance - Innovative Happy to report Katrina exceeded all our expectations! We loved working with her and in the future will seek her services for another project. Jennifer Mannix Palm Desert, CA

Katrina has an excellent eye. Very knowledgeable and approachable. I really enjoyed working with her and have recommended her to others.

I couldn't be happier with my little "jewel box" garden patio. There wasn't a lot of space--just a long strip of dirt along a short brick wall. Now, I have a lovely green landscape which I can enjoy year 'round in Rancho Mirage. I could not be HAPPIER. Well worth the investment.

Katrina is a true artist when it comes to landscaping. We recently moved to a community in Palm Desert and Katrina created a beautiful desert scape for our home!

Katrina designed a COVID backyard space for us - a place to hang out and find some peace of mind. A deck, pergola, hot tub, plantings. She did an amazing job. She can look at the space you have available and transform it to suit your particular tastes and needs, The wood structures (deck and pergola) are design masterpieces - lovely, sturdy, and functional. She has broad and detailed knowledge of regional, drought-resistant plants. The landscape/construction people she drew into the project were all first-rate. She was a pleasure to work with, start to finish. Can't go wrong with Katrina ...

Katrina provided invaluable guidance during our extensive landscaping project. She patiently listened to our ideas and helped us explore possibilities. Her insights made the process accessible and I especially valued her ability to communicate with various subcontractors. Her plant suggestions were spectacular and she has an eye for working with the existing terrain to achieve an organic, but clean look. She was able to explain the process and move us through each phase. She understands beauty and the importance of structural work. Before working with Katrina, I was overwhelmed and unclear, but Katrina's clarity and expertise helped me shift my perspective. She made the process fun and joyful.

If you are seeking a landscape designer with a knowledge of native plants, impeccable design taste, and an environmental conscience, Katrina of Outside InStyle will more than fill that bill. Ten years ago, she transformed our large corner front yard in Los Angeles from a conventional thirsty lawn to a beautiful, unique, drought tolerant landscape. The design includes a beautiful array of plants, an inviting path of decomposed granite, a recirculating water feature, a swale to capture rainwater, rock formations, and strategically placed pavers. Our landscape has attracted admirers in our neighborhood since its installation. Katrina supervised a minor facelift a few years after the original installation and now, after almost a decade, some replacements and amendments are needed again. She is directing the current update as well.

I give Katrina the absolute highest recommendation possible. We looked at several landscape designers to work on our front and back yard, but from the moment we sat down to discuss the project with her, it was clear that Katrina was going to be the best one to fulfill our collective vision. She is the consummate professional as well as an outstanding human being, and worked tirelessly to ensure that our goals were met. I couldn’t be happier with the amazing work she did!