FloraStone Studio — Service Areas

Landscape designer in Camas, WA

See how your Camas outdoor rooms, terraces, and planting work together in photorealistic 3D before building. FloraStone Studio develops the complete design and detailed plans; trusted installation partners handle construction.

Designed around your property

Making wooded and hillside settings usable in Camas

Camas offers wooded and hillside settings where the view from the house and the slope of the yard can matter as much as the square footage. On a property with tree canopy, we consider changing shade, roots, leaf litter, and the relationship between new outdoor rooms and existing vegetation. Not every Camas lot is sloped or wooded; the design follows your property’s actual conditions.

Where a slope limits everyday use, the question is not simply where to put a wall. It is which levels should become usable terraces, how you reach them, and what each should offer. A dining terrace near the house may need a different character from a quiet sitting area farther into the garden. We study these connections with water movement, access, and planting before settling the hardscape layout.

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Camas project views

A gray paver patio and a backyard putting green

One view shows a large gray paver patio below a glass-railed deck, edged by a curved block wall. The other shows a three-hole putting green surrounded by paver paths, boulders, flowering beds, and stone steps.

Large gray paver patio below a glass-railed deck, with a curved low block wall and dark paver borders in Camas
Paver patio on upper retaining wall terrace · Camas, Washington
Backyard putting green with three flags, bordered by gray paver paths, boulders, flowering plants, and stone steps in Camas
Three-hole putting green framed by paver paths, boulders, flowering beds, and stone steps · Camas, Washington

A landscape designed as one whole

Paver patios planned for daily use

On a wooded Camas property, a paver patio can provide a defined outdoor room without competing with the surrounding landscape. We orient furniture and circulation around available light, the house entrance, and the views you want to keep.

Pattern and material scale help distinguish a dining terrace from a smaller sitting area. We also discuss how fallen leaves, moisture, and seasonal shade may affect upkeep. Construction near existing trees needs care and may call for specialist advice before excavation.

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Block retaining walls and usable terraces

Terraces should create genuinely useful space, not a sequence of narrow leftover ledges. We design block retaining walls with the dimensions of the rooms above and below in mind, connecting levels through considered steps and landings.

Segmental retaining wall systems can coordinate with pavers while offering a quieter backdrop for planting. Site access, drainage, slope stability, wall loading, and potential engineering requirements need review with the appropriate professionals. The design identifies the intended arrangement, not a substitute for structural assessment.

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Outdoor living as a complete plan

A hillside garden may be best experienced as a few distinct destinations rather than one large platform. We consider a convenient dining space, a sheltered lounge, and a path that makes the garden inviting to use. Shade structures or fire features are evaluated for fit, clearances, and specialist requirements rather than added by default.

Planting design that completes the space

Planting ties terraces back into their setting. We consider the difference between dry shade under canopy and more exposed slopes, choosing plants for the actual light, soil, and available growing room. Layers can frame views without closing them off, while accessible beds and appropriate spacing make the future maintenance routine easier to understand.

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From consultation to partner installation

  1. On-site consultation

    We walk the property with you, discuss how you want to use it, and consider light, soil, grade, drainage, access, and the features you want to keep. Bring your priorities and questions, not a finished solution. This conversation defines the scope of the design and the decisions that need closer investigation.

  2. 3D design and detailed plans

    We compose the complete landscape in photorealistic 3D, paired with planting and hardscape plans. Patio proportions, wall placement, circulation, plant selections, and outdoor rooms are considered together. The model helps you understand the relationship between spaces rather than approving individual materials in isolation.

  3. The design reveal

    Review the proposed landscape from the places you will actually experience it: the house, the patio, and the paths between outdoor rooms. We discuss materials, priorities, and refinements before construction. A complete vision also helps identify sensible phases when you prefer not to install everything at once.

  4. Installation through trusted partners

    Trusted installation partners handle construction from the agreed design. FloraStone provides the design direction; the contractor confirms construction methods, site conditions, installation scope, and schedule. Required engineering, permitting, and specialist work must be addressed by the appropriate professionals before affected work proceeds.

Design first, rather than installation first

An installer-first conversation often begins with a specific job: pave this area, build that wall, or replace those plants. That can be a useful approach when the scope is already settled. When the whole yard needs to work differently, deciding each piece separately can leave awkward transitions, unused corners, or planting squeezed into whatever space remains.

FloraStone starts with the whole property and how you want to live in it. You see the complete design in 3D before building, with materials and spaces considered as one plan. We are a design studio, not the construction crew. Trusted installation partners bring the approved vision to life, while construction requirements are confirmed separately. Landscape design does not replace engineering or permitting.

A design background, with regional experience

FloraStone brings 25+ years of experience to the relationship between outdoor space, materials, and planting. Our background includes Parsons School of Design and Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD), alongside a BBB A+ rating and licensed designer credentials.

Landscape design questions

Do I need a landscape designer or a landscaper?

Choose a landscape designer when you need to resolve layout, materials, planting, and the relationship between outdoor spaces before building. A landscaper or landscape contractor may provide installation or maintenance; services vary, so ask what is included. FloraStone develops the complete design in 3D and detailed plans, while trusted installation partners handle construction.

What affects the cost of landscape design?

Design cost depends on the area being studied, the complexity of the site and grade, the number of outdoor rooms and features, the detail required, and the scope of revisions or phasing. Existing conditions and the need for specialist information can also affect the work. The consultation helps define a project-specific design scope; installation, engineering, and permit costs are separate considerations. We do not use a single price for every yard.

What materials do you consider for block retaining walls?

We consider concrete retaining wall blocks and segmental wall systems, including options from Belgard and Western Interlock, with caps, textures, and colors coordinated with the patio and planting. Material selection is more than appearance: wall height, soil, loading, drainage, and available space affect suitability. The installer and, where required, an engineer must confirm the structural system, reinforcement, and construction details. A decorative garden edge is not interchangeable with a structural retaining wall.

Who is responsible for design and who handles installation?

FloraStone is responsible for the landscape design, photorealistic 3D presentation, detailed plans, and design selections within the agreed scope. Trusted installation partners are responsible for construction. Before work starts, confirm who will obtain permits, arrange any engineering, verify utilities and site conditions, and complete specialist work. Our design services do not replace those requirements.

Let's envision your Camas space.

Tell us about your property and we'll show you what's possible — in photorealistic 3D, before anything begins.

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