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Exterior Designs

Welcome to Exterior Designs by Beverly Katz

The New Orleans Courtyard Designer

Welcome to Exterior Designs, Inc., where your landscape dreams become reality. Serving the Greater New Orleans area, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces with expert planning and contracting services. From the CBD to Uptown/Carrollton, and from The Garden District to Lakeview, our experienced team brings beauty and functionality to neighborhoods including Audubon, Marigny, Bywater, Mid-City, City Park, Jefferson, Metairie, Elmwood, Harahan, River Ridge, and Kenner.

Beverly Katz, New Orleans Landscape Designer

New Orleans Landscaping Design & Build

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Exterior Designs, Inc. is a landscape planning and contracting company that services the Greater New Orleans area, including CBD, Uptown/Carrollton, The Garden District, Audubon, Marigny, Bywater, Mid-City, City Park, Lakeview, Jefferson, Metairie, Elmwood, Harahan, River Ridge and Kenner.

Problem Yards Our Specialty

A consultation allows us to understand your immediate and long-term landscape goals. We also address any questions and concerns, while presenting viable options to suite your taste and budget.

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DESIGN

A custom design will transform your outdoor area into livable space. We are known for our ability to design master plans that can be carried out over an extended period of time.

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BUILD

Under the direction of our experienced designers, the landscaping/build team installs plant materials, builds courtyards, arbors, pools, and installs hardscapes with quality materials.

MAINTAIN

Maintenance includes pruning to reshape and encourage new growth, thinning out overgrowth, correcting problem areas due to poor lighting or drainage, and servicing your lawn.

About Us

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What We Do

Exterior Designs, Inc. is a full-service design, build and maintenance landscaping contractor offering architectural planning that concentrates in problem solving for outdoor living areas. Our specialty is affordably transforming unpleasant outdoor areas into additional living space. We also work as landscaping contractors and enjoy the opportunity to team up with commercial or residential builders and architects. Learn more

How We Work

We accommodate all budgets by working in phases, selecting valuable materials and customizing payment plans. Drastically improving your residential or commercial property with landscaping, paving, lighting or the addition of a pool, courtyard, outdoor kitchen or even a pergola not only enhances your outdoor landscape, but also increases your property’s resale value. Learn more

Our Experience

Beverly Katz, Landscape Designer and Owner of Exterior Designs, has experience ranging from the landscape renovation of Washington Artillery Park in the French Quarter to being chosen as a featured participant on HGTV’s Landscapers’ Challenge. When not assisting clients, Beverly enjoys the opportunity to enhance her community through volunteer work. Learn more

What our Clients are Saying…

Beverly and her team are amazing. They work with the homeowner every step of the way during the project. I was able to give input on the types and colors of pla….

Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz, Customer

Exterior Designs has done major landscaping at all four of my homes over the past 20 years and most recently this year they worked on the yard at my new house a.

Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz, Customer

What a great job Exterior Designs did on the paver work performed at our property in New Orleans. I utilized the company on two different occasions and the prof…

Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz, Customer

Beverly and her team are amazing. They work with the homeowner every step of the way during the project. I was able to give input on the types and colors of pla…

Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz, Customer

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Portfolio of Projects

Welcome to our portfolio of projects, where thoughtful design meets expert craftsmanship. With over three decades of experience, our team at Exterior Designs takes pride in transforming landscapes across New Orleans into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. Our approach combines strategic planning, creative design and seamless construction to bring your dream landscape to life — whether it’s a quick enhancement or a master plan executed over time.

We specialize in designing landscapes that not only look stunning but are also practical for the Southern climate. From initial consultation through construction and maintenance, we work closely with you to ensure your goals are met while protecting your budget. Explore our portfolio to see how we’ve turned ordinary spaces into elegant escapes, all while maintaining the charm and culture of our beloved city.