Marin County # Landscape Design in San Rafael, California Full-property landscape design for San Rafael homes. [Schedule my $300 consultation](https://halldesign.info/book/) ## Design-first landscape design for San Rafael properties As Marin's county seat, San Rafael ranges from flat, established neighborhoods to sunny hillside properties. We design cohesive, full-property master plans that fit each setting — elevated outdoor living matched to San Rafael's warm, sheltered microclimate. San Rafael tends to be warmer and more protected than much of Marin, which opens up a broad, water-wise Mediterranean palette. We design planting, hardscape, and lighting together so the whole property reads as one intentional vision. On San Rafael's hillside lots, grading, drainage, and fire-wise design are part of the plan — creating level, usable outdoor rooms and protecting the home while keeping the garden beautiful. We coordinate a concierge handoff to trusted local builders. The Transformation ## A real San Rafael before & after Drag the slider to reveal what a design-first master plan makes possible.   Before After ‹ › Open lawn → modern pool, turf & sun deck San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Overgrown planter island → curved stone wall & clean planting on new paving San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Crumbling rock steps → stone terraces, wide steps & planting beds San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Tumbled boulders & agapanthus → tiered stone walls along the drive San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Overgrown bank → low stone wall, agaves & a widened driveway San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Patchy lawn → fresh lawn wrapped in a gravel path & border San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Bare gravel yard → lawn, mulched beds & blue grasses by the studio San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Gravel drive & dead beds → stone wall, planted beds & a lawn circle San Rafael   Before After ‹ › Dry lawn & rock edge → new lawn with a clean mowing strip San Rafael ‹ Pool Planter Terraces Drive Walls Entry Wall Lawn Studio Courtyard Lawn Edge › ## What we design in San Rafael [Landscape Design](https://halldesign.info/services/landscape-design/)[Outdoor Living & Hardscape](https://halldesign.info/services/outdoor-living/)[Lighting Design](https://halldesign.info/services/lighting/)[Water-Wise Design](https://halldesign.info/services/water-wise/)[HOA-Ready Design](https://halldesign.info/services/hoa-ready/) Client Success Stories ## Results that make you proud to host again “ Better Than DIY > When we decided to remove our swimming pool and redesign our backyard, we planned to do it ourselves. After we couldn't agree on designs or scope, we hired Hall Landscape Design. Ian incorporated our ideas and his expertise into a design that exceeded our expectations. He was pleasant, flexible with changes, and stayed in communication throughout. Highly recommend. Micheal Crawford “ Clear Plan + Smooth Execution > Ian and his team did a wonderful job. He created a personalized, functional space, gave multiple options, and delivered a detailed plan any contractor could use. After design, his team connected us with reputable contractors for bids. Highly recommend. Daniel Lebe “ No Cookie-Cutter > Ian is the landscape designer I prefer to work with on any project. I've worked with him for 20+ years, and he consistently brings fresh ideas that fit the client's requirements. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about bringing people's dreams to life. No cookie-cutter designs here. The Lighting Geek [Read more client stories →](https://halldesign.info/testimonials/) Service Areas ## We also design nearby [Marin](https://halldesign.info/marin/)[Novato](https://halldesign.info/novato/)[Sonoma](https://halldesign.info/sonoma/)[Napa](https://halldesign.info/napa/)[Greenbrae](https://halldesign.info/greenbrae/) ## Ready to transform your San Rafael property? Start with a $300 on-site consultation. You'll leave with clarity, priorities, and a clear path forward — and if you move into design, the fee is credited. [Schedule my consultation](https://halldesign.info/book/)