- Clients: Steve and Joy Ellinger
- Project: Backyard Landscape, Outdoor Lighting, and Outdoor Living
- Why: Their outdoor living area gives them another option for personal relaxation and for entertaining guests
- Extreme Exterior Services Used: Design, Construction, Lighting
As an experienced and respected architect, Steve Ellinger had a clear vision for his outdoor living area. He was looking for a team of people that could take his vision and make it a reality. “Every building I design, I want it built the best way possible. I was looking for a contractor who shows that same commitment; and I wanted to work with someone with the best business ethics and professionalism.” Thankfully Steve was able to find that in Extreme Exteriors. Steve’s son had worked for Randy Glenn, company president, and he knew the type of person Randy is. With his son’s personal experience and Steve’s knowledge of other projects that Randy had completed, he was comfortable moving ahead. “Randy was able to execute my design in a manner that was very well done. He shared the vision and was very responsive.”
Steve and Randy were able to collaborate on a backyard design that helped define a large space. Steve and Joy’s property extends out for two acres, so they wanted to limit the view by creating a curved wall
and placing contemporary looking potted plants nearby. He wanted an overall look and feel that matched the modern design of his home. “If you have clean design, it will always look good,” he said.
Steve’s favorite aspect of the design is the fire table,
not only for its own appeal, but also how it contrasts with the water fountain. “The fire and water are totally contradictory, but complement each other at the same time.” The Extreme Exteriors team consulted Steve on the type of fire table he was looking for and was able to order it from a company in Los Angeles. Steve was pleased that Extreme Exteriors had the resourcefulness to find the right pieces to “complete the picture.” The Ellingers are looking forward to a second phase to the design and Steve wouldn’t consider using anybody else. “My design was very different than what I’ve seen Extreme Exteriors do and I cannot compliment you enough.”
