What’s the Difference? Lautner Edge Pool vs. Zero Edge Pool

In contemporary pool design, two styles have gained significant traction, each offering a distinct visual appeal and unique features: Lautner-Edge Pools and Zero-Edge Pools. These innovative designs elevate the traditional swimming pool into an architectural statement, but they differ in their aesthetics and functionality. What is a Zero-Edge Pool? A Zero-Edge Pool is where the […]
Dog-Friendly Plants that Elevate Your Outdoor Living Spaces

Creating an outdoor living space that meets your aesthetics and functionality can be challenging, but factoring in man’s best friend creates another level of things to consider. It’s more than having a large, grassy area and a doggy-door. In Arizona, choosing plants that are drought-tolerant can be challenging enough, let alone what is safe for […]
The Burning Question: Fireplace vs. Fire Pit

Choosing between a fireplace vs. fire pit while creating a cozy and inviting ambiance in outdoor and indoor spaces can be challenging. While they share the basic function of providing warmth and a focal point for gatherings, there are notable differences in their design, functionality, and the overall experience they offer. At Rosewood Canyon at […]
Timeless Landscape Design Ideas

Design trends are constantly changing, and what is in today might be gone a year from now. While incorporating trends can be a great way to make sure your exterior spaces feel current, homeowners might find once their trendy project is complete, it already feels out of date. At Creative Environments, we can help guide […]
The 5 Basic Elements of Landscape Design

Landscape design is a crucial consideration for outdoor spaces, with several fundamental elements contributing to a well-crafted and functional environment. By prioritizing the five basic elements of landscape design, homeowners can ensure their projects have both aesthetic appeal and practicality. At Creative Environments, we understand the essence of transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary environments. Read on […]
How to Make Your Front Yard Look More Inviting

Your front yard sets the tone for your home’s first impression, making it a key area to enhance. At Creative Environments, we have decades of experience helping homeowners transform their exterior spaces. Read on for some tips to help embrace the unique features of your local environment and let your front yard reflect your style and […]
Fire Pit Styles Your Backyard Needs

Firepits are a popular addition to an outdoor space and offer a lot of benefits, from a great place for late night conversation or an easy way to up the wow factor. At Creative Environments, many of our design models feature unique and exciting fire elements that make for dramatic focal points that really spice […]
Highlighting the Water Features at Caleda

Our team at Creative Environments recently completed the outdoor design of the Caleda model homes (The Triana and The Fiora) in an exclusive housing development by the Toll Brothers. Nestled in a private gated community in beautiful Queen Creek, the Caleda models boast premium features and luxurious design. In particular, the unique water features we designed for these models perfectly […]
Crafting the Perfect Front Yard

Your front yard is the first thing your guests see when visiting, and so having a beautifully designed exterior and entryway that is welcoming and inviting will go a long way towards making your visitors feel at home. First impressions last forever, and by incorporating design elements like those found at some of our model […]
Creative Pool Shape Ideas

Pools are a great place for entertaining or beating the heat during the summer, but they can also help anchor and elevate the aesthetic of a backyard space. Whether your design aesthetic is clean, minimal lines or organic, freeform shapes, at Creative Environments we offer a number of different models with styles for every design […]