Morton Design Group, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

Landscape Designer specializing in 3-D

The Morton Design Group is a full service landscape design company specializing in outdoor living presented in 3D.

Welcome to the Morton Design Group! We are a full service exterior design firm specializing in three dimensional landscape design for both the homeowner and business professional alike. Our passions and goals are achieved by working closely with our clients to navigate the challenges of balancing a proper design aesthetic with construction feasibility and financial reality. For over twenty years we have been perfecting our craft, following trends and trades through variable market conditions. Whether you are looking to design an intimate courtyard space or multiple acres alike, the Morton Design Group can assist you in cultivating your vision. Let MDG help you bring your ideas to life. We combine our years of experience with today's "state of the art" visual tools to offer you a complete design solution. Call us to schedule a complimentary design consultation. You will never be satisfied with two dimensions again!

Services Overview

The Morton Design Group is a full service exterior design firm specializing in exterior design with an emphasis on conceptual planning as well as working drawings for the homeowner and business professional alike. Whether you are simply looking to have some of your ideas brought together in one cohesive design, taking advantage of our visual 3-D capabilities; or you are looking to develop a complete design package to accommodate your Home Owner's Associate requirements, we can help.

Homeowers

We know first hand how intimidating the construction process can be. We have been consumers ourselves, undergoing exterior improvements and all of the issues that arise from the process. We have also been builders, understanding the benefits of a well thought out design. We can assist you during the most critical stage of a project, the design process! We believe that having a central design for you proposed exterior improvements makes good sense. Many homeowners make the mistake of collecting different designs and subsequently different bids from different construction companies. Falling into this trap is understandable as many contractors offer their rough designs for free to the homeowner. Unfortunately, this approach usually brings about more confusion than clarity. Imagine the reality of having three different plans before you with three different bids! Unless you are very versed in construction exterior construction practices you will find this process confusing, irritating and potentially very costly! This is where the Morton Design Group comes in. We can provide you with a single, well thought out plan, that accommodates your needs and your budget. We work closely with you, listening to your needs (see testimonials) and desires. We have over 20 years of design and construction experience to draw from, literally! Please proceed to the "getting started" page to start turning your dreams into reality. (Click on example of conceptual design below).



Business Affiliates

As a contractor, real estate broker, developer or home builder you understand the importance of communicating an idea to a customer. A customer that understands what he or she is getting is a happy, confident customer. Morton Design Group can be an especially useful tool in your sales arsenal when it comes to communicating your ideas to your customers. Contact us to discuss the many services that we provide to our business affiliates.

Contractors/Pool Builders: We can take your rough concepts and turn them into a powerful inspiring presentation, complete with scaled plan views and 3D renderings to bring your concepts to life! We can also assist you with material takeoffs to speed up your turn-around times back to your customer! Contact us today to discuss. (click on examples below)

Real Estate Brokers: Do you have a property that has "potential" however none of your would be buyers are able to see it? MDG can help cast a vision for a future swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, etc. moving a stagnant property in a volatile and competitive market. Contact MDG to discuss how to unlock the potential of your listing!

Developers: Are you trying to raise interest as well as capital for a future project? MDG can work with you in trying to develop your dream at a reasonable cost. Whether you need assistance from the ground floor with planning and conceptualizing or whether you need us to bring your concepts to life with our 3-D renderings or video walkthroughs, we can help. Contact us to discuss how to partner up with us in you next venture. (click on examples below)





Frequently Asked Questions

Does MDG offer more than just 3-D renderings? Yes! MDG is a full service design firm that specializes in 3-D design. We can provide you with scaled conceptual (biddable by the contractors you select) drawings as well as Home Owner's Association ready drawings, City ready permit drawings for "owner builder" situations as well as many more options. See services for a full description of our offerings.

How much does MDG charge for these types of services? MDG is very competitively priced. We have been creating and designing for over twenty years and know the value of good design. The "cost" of an MDG plan is much less expensive than the construction expenses and overruns typical when a poor plan has been executed. On average, MDG is less costly then hiring a Landscape Architect yet MDG offers services that some Landscape Architects cannot match due to their technological and creative limitations. Please call or email our offices for a quote on your specific project!

Why isn't a flat, plan view drawing in black and white sufficient these days? Plans that do not incorporate elevations, sections, 3-D renderings and rich graphic color are a thing of the past. Many contractors and even landscape architects still rely on older technology and crude sketches to portray your "second biggest investment". These archaic means of drafting, although acceptable for working drawings, don't tell the whole story of the design. Our rich 3-D environments aide both the homeowner and the contractor alike in that they communicate the intention of the design. Style, material, proportion, etc. are readily understood as a result of being able to see the your plan in colorful 3-D!

Do you service my location? More than likely we can serve your needs and your location. If we cannot travel to your location we can take advantage of technology and connect via digital images, satellite imagery and phone. We are available to travel to an non-local location for an additional fee. Please contact our office to discuss your project's specific needs.

Why should I pay to have a design done when my contractor is offering his design for free? Many contractors offer their rough designs for free to the homeowner. Unfortunately, this approach usually brings about more confusion than clarity. Imagine the reality of having three different plans before you with three different bids! Unless you are very versed in construction exterior construction practices you will find this process confusing, irritating and potentially very costly!

Do you give any construction advice along with your designs? Yes! MDG has been in an around construction, mainly exterior construction services - pools, spas, remodels, hardscape, landscape and the like, for the past two decades! We can help to guide through the process, alleviating many of the pitfalls that customers fall into.

Does Morton Design Group have a list of reliable contractors that they work with? Yes. We are proud to share our "preferred contractors list" with our clients!

How long does it take to get a plan designed? Our design process runs anywhere from three to six weeks typically. After the initial on-site consultation meeting you can expect a two to three week span before our initial design concepts are completed and ready for your review. After our second meeting, we will work on implementing any necessary changes to the design, adding another one to two weeks. If you have opted for the Home Owner's Compliance Package you can expect to add an additional two weeks.

Do you charge for you initial consultation? No. Our first meeting is a no cost, no obligation meeting (some exceptions may apply such as location) at your residence. After the first meeting MDG will send a customized "design estimate" for your acceptance. You will then decide whether or not to proceed with your customized exterior design.