Nothing helps you calm down at the end of the day like kicking back and relaxing in a beautiful garden, and there’s no better place than Marin to make your garden dreams come true. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Christian Douglas Design (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Landscape Design picks see below.
Our 2024 Home & Design category sponsor is The Trono Team. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.
Southern | Central
Southern Marin
Yardzen
Mill Valley
Yardzen’s unique online method lets you get started right away. They walk you through a quiz to get a sense of what you’re looking for, examine videos and photos of your yard, and help you learn about various costs as you use their Yard Builder™ tool. There truly is nothing that says “custom” as much as Yardzen.
700 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 888.927.3936
Green 17 Design
Mill Valley
DJ Johns and Tim O’Shea are in the business of connecting people to the earth, enhancing the influence of natural beauty, and providing ecological engineering solutions for any space they work in. The name “Green 17” comes from the numbered climate zone that defines the Bay Area and coastal California.
6 Knoll Ln # C, Mill Valley, 415.332.3033
Integrated Design Studio
Mill Valley
Michael Erskine and Jane Sedonaen founded Integrated Design Studio in 2005, focusing on reconnecting with nature and washing away the stress of the modern world. They’ve done everything from resorts to schools to single-family homes, so no matter what you’re looking for, you can trust that they’ve got a wealth of experience behind them. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
227 Flamingo Rd, Mill Valley, 415.381.9500
Central Marin
Christian Douglas Design
San Anselmo
For over 25 years, Christian Douglas has been in the landscape business. He worked in the UK for 12 years, winning numerous awards including one from the Chelsea Flower Show, before settling in Marin in 2012 and providing his expertise to landscapes across the county. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Best of the County Home & Design Sponsor
The Trono Team
In life, you want someone who is in your corner. Trono Team is just that when it comes to an exceptional real estate experience. Rick is a lifelong entrepreneur with roots in Marin County and has local knowledge that cannot be googled. Peri’s creative background in the arts make marketing strategies fun. Whether you are a buyer, seller or both, we are ready to help you make a move!
What is important for sellers to keep in mind at this time?
Buyers are looking for turn-key homes. Does this mean you need to remodel your home? No. Instead, think PAINT! Rich, moody paint hues are in. Designers like Jake Arnold and Heidi Callier known for their rich design principles and authentic spaces are trending in design and home decor, evoking buyers to seek this in a home.
Mehnaz Khan, a color psychology specialist and principal at Color Conscious Living in Albany, New York, says, “Human beings have an innate desire for belonging.” (source: 7 Paint Colors That Make a House Sell for More Money, Brittany Anas). First impressions are everything. Be bold!
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Rick Trono & Peri Trono | Mill Valley | TronoTeam.com | DRE01045523, DRE02216020
