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"In the creation of healthy environments, nature's collaboration is not only important,
but indispensable."   

Eliel Saarinen
 

award-winning,

sustainable

garden

design
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Services & Process


 
 

What We Offer

“We are very happy with the way the place came out.  The colors are fantastic”.
Gaetano, Seattle, WA
 

 

 

 

 

Garden design services include the following:
curb appeal to enhance real estate sales
on-site consultation / on-site 6-hour design
garden planning & design
planting plan and plant list
color &  materials consultation and selection
plant re-arrangement consultation /
'garden coaching' 
plant, garden furniture & art
procurement

 

Design Process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   (Not every project includes the complete process below.  The process shown is    intended to assist an Owner in the understanding of what could be involved during  the course of a project.)

  • Information-Gathering
    Information-gathering or 'programming' is the initial portion of any project. During this phase, the owner provides the designer with the information to create a design that will meet the needs of the owner. Our client questionnaire is available prior to our first meeting. Site documentation is included in this phase. Photographs and measurements are used to prepare
    a base plan from which to review site issues, such as grade & drainage, privacy, circulation, property setbacks, climate & solar aspects, etc. Knowledge of existing conditions and direction from the client is the foundation for the project.

  • Concept Plan / Plant Selection
    The concept plan is used to convey design ideas and solutions to the owner and is accompanied by elevations, photos, material samples, and sketches, in addition to preliminary plant selection, to assist the owner in visualizing the new design.

  • Master Plan
    The master plan shows the final design. It locates hardscape and plant materials in relationship to the site and architecture. It shows the shapes and sizes of hardscape and massing of plants.  The type of hardscape and plants are identified. 

  • Planting Plan, Plant List & Details
    The planting plan locates and identifies each plant in relationship to the hardscape and architecture
    .  The plant list gives each plant by botanical and common name, the quantity and recommended purchase size and additional notes as needed.  Details on proper plant installation are provided. 

  • Hardscape Plan & Details
    The hardscape plan shows existing and new hardscape, i.e. paths, decks, patios, retaining walls, etc.  It also provides conceptual details that describe the appearance and location of new hardscape and assist the homeowner or contractor in their efforts to engineer each item, as local codes may require.
     

  • During-Installation Services
    Observation and coordination services are available during installation, either as consultant to the Owner during a DIY project or to report the Contractor's progress in meeting the design specified in the installation documents.
     

  • Consultation
    We consult on a wide variety of issues, including color, plants, furnishings & accessories selection, purchases, etc. 

  • Garden Coaching
    With 35 years under her garden belt, Vanessa provides encouragement and guidance in your own garden.  She shares invaluable information to help gardeners maintain their own garden or can guide a garden maintenance crew with special situations.  Consider it if you need advice during a garden renovation, especially.  Great for new gardeners!! 

  • Request information about the 6-hour design consultation.

  • Request a questionnaire

  • See Sample Documents

  • visit Dragonfly Hollow - our display garden

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How We Work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We provide hourly consultations or a flat fee for a defined scope of services.  Consultations are a minimum of 2 hours.  Subsequent time is billed hourly.  A fixed project fee can be established once the scope of services is defined.  A letter of agreement is provided with a fixed fee.  Typically, after the initial 2 hour consultation, 1/2 of the entire fee is due upon presentation of the concept plan, with the remaining half of the fee due upon delivery of the final documents.  Hourly consultations & retainers are paid at the time of the consultation or initial meeting. 

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Studio Hours

 
  • By Appointment Only

  • Flexible

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Milieux Design Studio LLC
360.546.2746 or 503.621.2746 or vanessa@milieuxdesigns.com

 

Revised: 11/19/08

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milieux DESIGN STUDIO, LLC. 
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Call Vanessa Nagel at Milieux Design Studio LLC to make an appointment for landscape design, garden design or interior design in the Portland/Vancouver region of the Pacific Northwest.  As a portland oregon landscape designer, portland oregon garden designer, vancouver washington garden designer and vancouver washington landscape designer,we offer consultation, planning and sustainable,  award-winning environmental design - Inside and Out.  we help locate garden paths, retaining walls, plants, shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, flowers, pergolas, garden structures, gazebos, garden benches.  We have participated in the yard, garden and patio show and the portland home and garden show.  we are an association of professional landscape designers, the association of northwest landscape designers and us green building council member.  we are apld and ncidq-certified.