Making Homes Beautiful, Inside and Out
Homeowners enlist local landscape architects and design-build firms to create a welcoming, peaceful, and efficient place to call home.
by Jill Lupine

A home may be built to endure, but it’s susceptible to time and the elements, not to mention our own changing tastes. Like most things, however, a home can be reinvented and reinvigorated with some careful planning and investments. It certainly helps to have the expertise of professionals who specialize in home transformations, both inside and out.
 
Inside, updates could begin by reimagining the layout, perhaps a more open concept, to include the enhancement of natural light. Fresh paint, new flooring, and modern furnishings instantly brighten rooms, too, while updated kitchens and bathrooms not only add elegance but also simplify meal preparation and otherwise enhance function. Even relatively simple additions, such as new cabinets, statement lighting, and carefully chosen fixtures can add cohesion and comfort to each space.
 
Of course, a home extends far beyond its four walls. In the hands of a skilled professional, neglected yards can receive new life through intentional landscape design, including manicured gardens with native plants, vibrant flowers, and drought-resistant greenery. Pathways lined with accent lighting and bordered by stones or mulch can guide visitors through the space, and features such as pergolas, decks, patios, or water elements add character and stimulate feelings of serenity.  
 
Interior renovations and landscaping improvements performed by professionals such as the ones featured here can help create a unified sense of home: more accurate reflections of one’s personal style, enhanced livability, and potentially higher property values. With time, planning, and plenty of creativity, any house can become a more welcoming, peaceful, and efficient place to call home.
 
Top Landscape Architects and Design-Build Firms
Amazing Decks
Custom deck builders
anotheramazingdeck.com
 
B&D Builders
Custom-built barns and other high-quality structures
banddbuilders.com
 
Better Homes Hearth & Patio
Stoves and fireplaces, awnings, and patio furniture
betterhomeshearthandpatio.com
 
Bucks Country Gardens
Landscape and hardscape design, full-service garden center
buckscountrygardens.com
 
Carr Home
Design-build and renovation services
carrhome.com
 
C&J Outdoor Services
Landscape/hardscape design and installation
(215) 908-9308
 
Chester County Bamboo
Bamboo installation, management, and removal
ccbamboo.com
 
Concepts in Concrete
Epoxy floors and polished concrete
philadelphiaconcretefloor.com
 
Des-Carr Doors
Carriage-door installation and repair
descarrdoors.com
 
Gale Nurseries
Landscape architecture and construction
galenurseries.com
 
Gehman Design Remodeling
Design-build and renovation services
gehmanremodeling.com
 
G. Fedale
Roofing, siding, and exterior renovations
gfedale.com
 
Groovy Hues of Greater Philadelphia
Interior and exterior painting
groovyhues.com/philadelphia-pa
 
Harth Builders
Custom homes, remodeling, and renovations
harthbuilders.com
 
Homestead Structures
Design-build services for outdoor living spaces
homesteadstructures.com
 
JMT Awnings
Retractable and fabric commercial awnings
jmtawnings.com
 
KS Pools and Patios
Inground pools and outdoor spaces
kspoolsandpatios.com
 
Main Line Gardens
Landscape and hardscape design, full-service garden center
mainlinegardens.com
 
Marrazzo’s North River
High-quality landscaping and hardscaping
marrazzosnorthriver.com
 
Munz Construction
Home renovations
munzconstruction.com
 
Reaction Exteriors
Stucco, stone, siding, roofing, windows and doors
reactionexteriors.com
 
Rosenello’s Windows
Windows, siding, and roofing
rosenelloswindows.com
 
Victors Home Solutions
Roofing, windows, gutters, and attic insulation
victors.com
 
Victory Gardens
Mulch, topsoil, and stone
victorygardensinc.com
 
Ted’s Pools
Inground pool design and installation
tedspools.net
 
Photo courtesy of Gale Nurseries
 
Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Life magazine, April 2025.