Landscape Design in East Setauket

Green Island Design is the premier Landscape Design and Build firm for East Setauket specializing in all aspects of the outdoor decorative environment. We have the ability to design your outdoor project using cutting edge technology so you can visually experience your project before construction begins. As soon as our clients ideal vision is realized conceptually, we have the ability to build the project from within. Our highly trained crews allow us to keep construction "in house", eliminating the need for multiple outside contractors and job site confusion. Having one company design, build, and manage your project allows our clients to feel comfortable and confident which is the key to any great project.

How do we create confidence for our clients in East Setauket?

• We have the proper education and experience to design and build your project from start to finish
• We ask the right questions and listen to the answers so our designs reflect our clients' tastes, lifestyles, and budgets.
• All custom designs and renderings have been thoroughly researched so that they are buildable within the local town codes and parameters.
• All proposals and contracts include a comprehensive breakdown of the project and all it's elements. You know exactly what's included and how it will be built so there are no surprises during construction.
• We eliminate hidden fees which is a typical contractor "tactic". We do our absolute best to break down the entire project to the very last details so there are zero "add ons" during the course of the project which sky rocket the cost of the job.
• Job Site Management is a key to any project. Work is performed with Green Island Design crews and managed with experienced construction veterans. Our clients do not have to deal with multiple contractors on their projects. We are the point of contact and manage the projects "in house".
• The highest quality products and practices are used for all projects and we guarantee all of our work.

For years, Green Island Design has been producing the highest quality landscape designs for our clients in East Setauket with creativity, functionality, and quality. We thrive on enthusiasm and pride in each and every project. We want our clients to share in this excitement and experience the full capabilities Green Island Design can provide.

Full Services for East Setauket

Once the initial design is finalized, budgeted, and perfected, it is time for the Green Island Design crews to break ground and get to work. All crew members are highly trained professionals with the experience and skill required for every project.

Our English speaking, highly intelligent crew leaders and foremen make communication with clients not only possible but pleasurable on a daily basis. We use only skilled technicians performing the proper procedures to ensure quality and durability on all projects. We use time tested construction applications without cutting any corners. Our work is guaranteed and our quality is unsurpassed.

In addition to our design build services in East Setauket, we also offer selective maintenance packages to our clients. There is nothing more frustrating than seeing a beautiful job deteriorate over time due to lack of upkeep or improper care. We take that responsibility out of your hands and care for our own projects in a way other companies cannot.

Custom Masonry in East Setauket

Grand Entries and Driveways in East Setauket

The gateway or entranceway to your home may be the first thing you or a guest may notice when entering your home. Many factors play into the design including, aesthetics, maneuverability, functionality, security, as well as many others. The size, shape, and material choices are very important as well.

Patios, Stoops, and Walkways in East Setauket

There are a multitude of options for patios, walkways, and stoops. These include shape, size, material, color, texture, and more. We can build patios at grade or raised patios that allow you to walk directly outside from any elevation. Walkways can restrict traffic to specific areas or sutdely persuade guests to visit other aspects of the property. Your lifestyle and specific tastes will determine many of these decisions. Retaining Walls in East Setauket

Retaining walls in East Setauket

Retaining walls serve many purposes including creating useable outdoor space, retaining grades, as well as being purely decorative. Each function has its own specific material and building methods.

Green Island Design evaluates each property to determine whether a retaining wall should be used for a specific application of if a wall can be used to enhance the property's aesthetic value. Along with the look and feel of each wall, specific guidelines need to be followed during construction that Green Island specializes in.

Cultured Stone and Natural Veeners in East Setauket

Cultured Stone and Stone Veneers provide an attractive and functional alternative to traditional building methods. Cultured stone is becoming more and more popular for both the interior and exterior of homes. Cultured stone is a man made stone manufactured primarily for decorative accents. It is made up of cement, natural aggregates, and iron oxide pigments.

Cultured stone comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes and is readily available for use. It can be used over most surfaces considering it's flat backside and it is very low maintenance.

Natural Stone veneers can be used in many similar applications. The actual stone is cut so that it is thin enough to be veneered on to the wall, house, or unit. They come in a variety of color, textures, and sizes.

Whether it is a retaining wall, the façade of your home, or an outdoor kitchen, these alternative building methods may be the ideal method for you and your project.

Custom Carpentry in East Setauket

Decks in East Setauket

Decking encompassing a wide range of applications. Decking can provide a great solution to a raised area or a wonderful change of pace for an outdoor room. There are many material choices to decide between, each with many benefits. Deciding between these choices is a combination of functionality, lifestyle and personal preference.

Pergolas in East Setauket

Pergolas are one of the most popular features being included in the landscape today. These structures can be made out of natural wood, fiberglass, composite, or other materials. They provide shade as well as create a beautiful architectural element in any landscape. Clients can pick and choose between the many options and customize these features to their liking. Pergolas can be free standing structures or can be attached to homes, cabanas, and more.

Cabanas & Pool Houses in East Setauket

Cabanas and pool houses provide beauty and function to many landscapes. Options include changing rooms, bathrooms, showers, storage, bars, and many more. Each cabana or pool house can be customized to our client's lifestyle. Whether it's a place to change after a quick dip in the pool or a shady location to enjoy a cocktail at dusk, our cabanas and pool houses are enjoyed every year on a daily basis.

Gazebos in East Setauket

Gazebos are used for many outdoor activities such as dining, relaxing, and socializing. Custom gazebos can be made of wood, marble, concrete or metal. Some gazebos are enclosed with screens or mosquito netting. They vary in shapes and styles as well. Custom Gazebos can be a focal point of a backyard or be tucked away in a garden for relaxation and nature watching. Cupolas and weathervanes are used as decorative roof accents.

Fire Features in East Setauket

Our custom fire pits are a lifestyle changing experience. There is nothing more enjoyable than spending time outdoors with your family and friends. Outdoor fire pits make it possible for you to spend your evenings outside during the summer by adding the warm glow of a fire, as well as extending your outdoor season into the fall and winter months.

Fire Pits in East Setauket

Fire Pits aren't just used in the cooler weather. Our fire pits can be filled with ice and used as a cooler during one of your summertime events or a lazy day sun bathing. Fire Pits can be built out of a variety of materials and can be used anywhere in the landscape. They can be a centerpiece of a backyard or tucked away as a private retreat for family and friends. Wood burning or natural gas features can be installed depending on your lifestyle.

Fire Places in East Setauket

Outdoor great rooms – spaces that incorporate cooking, dining, and gathering components – are the now the most popular amenities for any home! And much like inside the home, the centerpiece for multifunctional spaces is the fireside gathering area. Just like putting a fireplace in your living room, it sets the ambiance of the entire outdoor space.

Fireplaces can be wood burning or natural gas. Wood burning units give clients the natural aromas and the "crackle and pop" of wood while gas units are a clean alternative that can be turned on and off with the click of a button.

Our fireplaces can be built out of an array of materials and come in multiple sizes and styles. Fire places make it possible for you to spend your evenings outside during the summer by adding the warm glow of a fire, as well as extending your outdoor season into the fall and winter months.

Lighting in East Setauket

Landscape Lighting provides multiple benefits including dramatic asthetic effects and highlights while incorporating security into your property. Including lighting into your projects enhances your landscape by allowing you to enjoy your property into the evening hours and drawing attention to specific features throughout.

Many people think the fixtures are the most important part of the lighting plan. In reality, the fixtures are meant to blend into the landscape so the focus is on the actual light they produce.

Our lighting schemes are designed to highlight specific features throughout the property instead of "washing" the entire property with light. We produce these effects with the use of specific techniques such as "up lighting" and wattage. Lighting can be installed in planting beds, trees, pools, walls, and almost anywhere else on your property.

When installing a lighting scheme it is always important to choose a larger power source than needed in order to add to the system down the road.

Landscape Lighting will change the way you appreciate your landscape as well as how you use it. It is an investment that pays for itself over time.

Plantings in East Setauket

Over the years, Green Island Design has perfected techniques to maximize the use of low maintenance plantings and products resulting in less upkeep and more time for our clients to enjoy their new environments. We specialize in adding certain types of annuals and perennials to provide colorful blooms throughout all seasons of the year ensuring the landscape is an ever changing spectrum of color. Proper spacing and placement of plantings guarantees the landscape will not become over-crowded in the seasons to come. We offer guarantees on products and services and we use only the highest quality products from the most reputable companies.

Custom Pottery & Planters in East Setauket

Custom Pottery and Planter displays enhance the landscape in a multitude of ways. Pottery and planters can frame entrances to your property, your front door, and can be used as accents around a pool. Other times, there are no natural planting beds available so pottery and planter displays are used to add color and interest to hardscape settings. Pottery and planter styles vary with a wide range of choices in size, style, and material. Our designers and crews have specific pallets and plantings schemes for each season of the year that will add a tremendous amount of color and interest to your outdoor environment.

Pools & Poolscapes in East Setauket

There are many types of pools that are used for various applications including steel wall, gunite, and fiberglass. Pool companies usually deal with one specific installation and may not consider all the factors involved for your property. Being designers and installers, we look at your property as a whole. We will determine the type of pool necessary based on your exact site conditions and the many factors involved.

We also think about the location of your pool and how it relates to the rest of your property. - What hours will you be using your pool the most?

• What direction does the sun rise and set over your backyard?
• Will you be including any water features?
• How many people do you normally entertain?
• Where can we install the pool equipment so it is in the least visible area?

All these factors will be discussed and taken into account when designing and installing your pool.

Hot Tubs & Spas in East Setauket

Hot Tubs and spas are a great addition to any backyard that provide enjoyment throughout all seasons of the year. There are many different styles and sizes to choose from as well as many pitfalls to watch out for. Hot tubs and spas can be stand alone units or can be incorporated into your poolscape.

The location of the hot tub or spa will be determined by your lifestyle and how you plan to use it. If you plan on using the hot tub or spa during the winter months we try to locate it in close proximity to the house. If the hot tub or spa will be incorporated into the poolscape we use a technique so that the hot water is not lost while spilling out into the pool.

The professionals at Green Island Design will discuss these options and more so you can enjoy the comfort of your hot tub or spa with your friends and family for years to come.

Outdoor Kitchens in East Setauket

Outdoor great rooms – spaces that incorporate cooking, dining, and gathering components – are the now the most popular amenities for any home! The outdoor kitchen allows backyard chefs to mingle with guests while cooking. Theymake trips to the home kitchen for supplies virtually unnecessary.

A grill, of course, is part of the equation, but only a part. Outdoor kitchens frequently include many features — the number depending on the owners' budget and enjoyment of dining al fresco. Outdoor kitchens can include:

• stovetop-style burners
• brick ovens
• griddles
• roasting spits
• sinks
• refrigerators
• storage space for dishes and cooking gear
• low counters for prep work
• bar-height counters for guests
• stereo systems
• and more much more

Outdoor Bars in East Setauket

Outdoor great rooms – spaces that incorporate cooking, dining, and gathering components – are the now the most popular amenities for any home! The outdoor bar is a great meeting place for guests to cool off on a hot summer day or to enjoy cocktails while watching the sun set.

While a bar can be an extension of a cooking area or a stand alone feature, many options can be included such as:

• granite countertops
• sinks
• refrigerators
• storage space for dishes and glasses
• low counters for prep work
• bar-height counters for guests
• electrical outlets for blenders and other appliances
• stereo systems

Unique Water Features in East Setauket

Natural Water Falls and Streams in East Setauket

Natural waterfalls and streams are one of the most popular features in the landscape today. Yet they are built the wrong way everyday. Simply put, natural water features need to look…natural. If not properly constructed, they look like a pile of rocks with water trickling out. We look at each property and determine if and where a natural water feature can be introduced. Our methods of hiding the source of the water and strategically including plantings make our features feel as if they have been part of the natural landscape for years. We take great pride in these features and have been producing the works of art for many years.

Sheer Descents in East Setauket

Many times an existing "berm" or hill does not exist in the landscape to build a natural waterfall. Or the design and feel of the property calls for a much more formal look. Sheer Descent waterfalls produce a clear arc of water, projecting away from any wall. The flow of water can be adjusted to create a range of effects from an almost silent, glass like sheet of water to a rushing mountain spring waterfall.

Sheer Descents can produce a wide range of water effects and can easily be adjusted to suit any mood or environment. Adding lighting to these features creates an entirely new element that can be enjoyed into the evening hours.

Ponds in East Setauket

Ponds are a highly specialized element that can bring hours of enjoyment to any homeowner. Every pond is different which makes the installation challenging as well as rewarding. Ponds can be used for fish such as Koi and all species of aquatic plant life. Koi need caves and shelves to hide from predators as well as enough depth to survive during the cold winter months.

Ponds need constant upkeep and maintenance to make sure water levels are suitable for their aquatic life. Although there is work involved with ponds, they can be a focal point to any property if designed and built the correctly.

Fountains in East Setauket

A fountain is a self contained water feature where water is circulated within a system to create effect. No external piping is necessary since all is hidden within the self contained fountain itself.

These features can be used as stand alone focal points or can be incorporated into the natural environment as accents. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. They are very low maintenance and can be installed with relative ease.

Contact Green Island Design today for your complimentary consultation in East Setauket at 631-235-3953. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.