CURB APPEAL
First Impressions
Curb appeal is the essential first impression of your home that conveys your personality and style. Having great curb-appeal increases not only the value of your home, but also ultimately your own personal satisfaction and happiness. Our approach to curb-appeal design works to:
Express your unique identity through design
Consider the historical and neighborhood context
Create a welcoming sense of arrival, and clear sense of direction for visitors
Provide beautiful and functional front yard space
Conserve water by using native and water-wise vegetation
Offer habitats for pollinators and other beneficial life
Start My Project
Before we get started, please tell us more about your project! If we determine that your project is a good fit for our expertise, someone from our team will be in touch with you about the next steps within 1-2 business days.

PAINT COLOR CONSULTATION (BASIC)
- Basic Code Review
- Initial Site Visit & Meeting (1hr)
- Mood Board
- Color Illustration
- Preliminary Paint Chip Selection
- Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)

CURB APPEAL PLAN (BASIC)
- Front Yard Base Map
- Basic Code Review
- Initial Site Visit & Meeting (1hr)
- Vision Board
- Front Yard Concept Plan
- Pre-Fab Planting Lists
- Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)
- Revised plan, and perspective sketch
- Custom plant list (keyed to plan)
- Budget
- Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)

CURB APPEAL + PAINT COLOR (PREMIUM)
- Front Yard Base Map
- Basic Code Review
- Initial Site Visit & Meeting (1hr)
- Vision Board
- Color Mood Board
- Concept Plan
- Pre-Fab Planting Lists
- Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)
- Revised plan, and perspective sketch illustrating color
- Preliminary Paint Chip Selection
- Custom Plant List (keyed to plan)
- Budget
- Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)
Project Planning
The first step in realizing the perfect curb-appeal is to engage in our project planning service, where we establish the big idea and budget for your landscape!
On-Site Meeting
We meet with you on-site to discuss your project.
Code Review
We research any potential restrictions (municipal zoning ordinances and HOA requirements) that might impact the proposed design.
Concept Plan
Our team of designers works with you to develop a vision for your project. This conceptual plan that identifies the style and key elements of the design - painting a picture for what your property can become!
Strategy
This exercise is more than just a pie in the sky wish-list for your curb appeal – we work with you to discuss your budget options, and develop phasing plans so that you can move forward with confidence!
Our Projects
Start My Project
Before we get started, please tell us more about your project! If we determine that your project is a good fit for our expertise, someone from our team will be in touch with you about the next steps within 1-2 business days.
What our clients are saying...
Andy Monaco
It was such a great pleasure working with Shalae and Io LandArch on not only one, but two EM:HE builds! She was able to listen, and hear, our needs as the client, quickly turn around a clear, cohesive plan, and execute that plan and vision during the install of the landscape. The final landscaping product truly complimented the architecture of the house and successfully blended traditional garden motifs with contemporary styling and modern amenities.
Amelia Jones
Io worked with me over the course of a winter to develop the ideas I had for my yard and the vision I had for living in it. They added artistic and historical elements that are appropriate for the style and time period of my house. I appreciated their monitoring of the installation process so that the end product was as successful as the exciting plans suggested it would be. I am really happy with the results.
Lauren Weiss
I wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you to you and your team. Our yard is exploding with plant growth, all the grasses and sages are so happy. Zack, who wanted to sell the house before because he hated the maintenance now loves sitting in his little private grass zone and watching the bees. This yard is already bringing us so much happiness ❤️🌱
Flo Bravo
Working with Io was incredible. Their team is dedicated and highly responsive. When I emailed Sydney with a list of questions, she took the time to call me and talk through everything. The designers listened to our wishes, respected our budget (they didn't present options that weren't realistic!), and delivered a beautiful design. We are so excited for our new backyard!
Emily Lippincott
Natalie at Io LandArch was the perfect partner for my landscape design project. The home I purchased had never had a proper landscape design done and was over 50 years old so really needed some help. Natalie spent tons of time with me, understanding what I wanted and changing things as I changed my mind. She also helped manage the bid process and the construction, offering expert advice along the way. I highly recommend her and the team!