Rustic, Natural, Inviting

Northwoods-Inspired Landscape Designs

Experience the serene beauty of the Northwoods with a landscape design that brings the wilderness to your backyard. Using natural materials, native plants, and rustic elements, we'll create a space that feels both tranquil and timeless.

Steep Stepping in the Northwoods

Steps galore! This steep slope was transformed into a space that this family can now safely enjoy. This design includes steps, terraces, patios, fire features, and more.

Luxurious Lakefront Lodge

2021 AWARD WINNER – A resort-style rustic home on the lake equipped with a game room, outdoor kitchen, multiple patios, lighting, and fire features.

Vermillion Vista

2016 AWARD WINNER – Captivating swimming pool landscape in Hastings MN designed with every amenity for maximum comfort and fun.

Hillside Forest Retreat

2011 AWARD WINNER – Northwoods lake home landscape on a hill combines natural materials with Midcentury modern design, making the most of the surrounding trees.

Minnesota Family Lakehouse Landscape

A lake home landscape designed around a swimming pool for the extended family to enjoy.

Northwoods Boulder Wall in St. Paul

Modern cabin-in-the-city home gets a boulder retaining wall to match.

Northwoods Magic

2008 AWARD WINNER – Natural Stone Fire pit, seat wall, and patio give this suburban backyard a northwoods, cabin-y feel with natural materials like stone and water.

Backyard National Forest

2017 AWARD WINNER – Steep slope transformed into a backyard inspired by nature. More than a patio! This design includes a backyard waterfall, stream, fire circle, and fly-fishing pond.

KARE 11 Backyard

2014 AWARD WINNER – When the Builders Association of the Twin Cities and KARE 11 partnered to renovate the KARE 11 Backyard, Southview Design answered the call.

Walk-out to Where?

This home is a walk-out, but you have to wonder "a walk-out to where?" A steep hill and tiny footprint complicated this backyard landscaping project.

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