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We invite you to explore some of our featured Orange County landscaping projects and find inspiration for your own backyard oasis. At Creative Atmospheres, no two outdoor spaces are alike — we take pride in designing unique, resort-style landscapes that reflect the lifestyle of Southern California living.
Every project begins with a challenge, and our team is known for creating innovative solutions that transform Orange County backyards into stunning, functional outdoor retreats. Whether it’s modern pool remodels, custom fire features, or complete outdoor living environments, we work with your vision to bring it to life.
Below, you’ll see highlights of projects we’ve had the privilege to create throughout Orange County — along with the challenges they presented and the creative solutions that made them a reality.
Case Studies | Orange County Landscaping & Outdoor Living Projects
HIDDEN TRAIL
Laguna Hills
CHALLENGE
Another contractor started building this job! Sometimes a homeowner gets knee deep before they realize that there are some contractors that shouldn’t be in the business. Hence our motto “We’re different than the other guy…”
SOLUTION
We took a job that was 1/3 of the way finished, fixed many, MANY errors, and produced amazing results.
SIENA
Laguna Niguel
CHALLENGE
Sometimes remodels hold the most difficult challenges. This pool was only 5’ from the house and was relatively small. We had to make it look like you weren’t going to fall in the pool the minute you walked outside!
SOLUTION
We implemented a modular hardscape system on the pathway between the house and the pool. Limestone lined with artificial turf provided the necessary visual break to buffer the small space between the two features. We also turned an existing planter into a baja shelf, creating more pool space, and raised the spa to incorporate extra spillways.
NAVAJO
Lake Forest
CHALLENGE
The existing yard was good-sized, but a SEA of concrete. The Homeowner wanted a very sustainable landscape, and wanted to re-use much of her existing broken concrete from the previous yard built in the 1970’s.
SOLUTION
After demo, we took most of the broken concrete from the HUGE existing patio, and turned it into raised planters, holding drought tolerant and native plantings. We used a walkable ground cover as the “lawn”, and built a bocce ball court in an odd-shaped side yard. The result is a rustic/industrial look, requiring low water and maintenance, using recycled materials and allowing natural water to penetrate almost everywhere.
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