Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Springfield, IL
Coppertree Outdoor Lifestyles is an award-winning landscape architecture and design/build company founded in 2006. Our mission centers on creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces that enhance clients' lifestyles through collaborative design processes. With a team of Illinois Certified Professionals, we bring decades of combined expertise in landscape design, site planning, and artistic material integration. We prioritize client education about emerging trends, sustainable materials, and maintenance solutions to ensure lasting satisfaction. Our comprehensive services address diverse outdoor needs, from intimate living spaces to large-scale transformations. The firm's three principal designers - Mark McWilliams, Laurie McWilliams, and Elaine Peoples - collectively offer 92 years of industry experience, blending technical precision with artistic vision.Laurie specializes in spatial planning and personalized design elements, Mark contributes masterful site design and lighting expertise, while Elaine excels in botanical composition and seasonal displays. Our phased implementation approach allows clients to realize projects incrementally while maintaining cohesive master plans. Recognized for our craftsmanship and client-centric philosophy, we serve residential and commercial clients seeking enduring outdoor environments. Our work has transformed properties ranging from early 20th-century family homes to modern golf course estates, consistently delivering spaces that exceed expectations.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscaping
Outdoor Living Spaces
Fire Features
Water Elements
Landscape Lighting
Shade Solutions
Outdoor Kitchens
Planting Design
Custom Structures
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Team of Illinois Certified Professionals with 92 years combined experience
- Client-focused phased implementation approach for gradual space transformation
- Expertise in integrating latest trends with durable, low-maintenance materials
- Award-winning designs blending artistic vision with technical precision
- Comprehensive service offering covering all outdoor living elements
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments tailored to client preferences. We develop comprehensive master plans considering property characteristics, lifestyle needs, and aesthetic goals. The process includes material selection guidance and phased implementation options for gradual transformation.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping solutions combine durable materials with artistic design to create lasting outdoor structures. Services include patio installation, walkway construction, and retaining wall design using natural stone, concrete, and other premium materials. Each project emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
Fire Features
Custom fire feature installations enhance outdoor living spaces with warmth and ambiance. Options include fire pits, fireplaces, and gas-powered designs integrated into seating areas. Our team ensures safe installation while complementing overall landscape aesthetics with carefully selected materials.
Water Elements
Water element installations add tranquility and visual interest to outdoor spaces. Services range from pondless waterfalls to custom fountain designs. Each installation considers maintenance requirements, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with existing landscape architecture.
Landscape Lighting
Professional lighting design enhances safety, security, and nighttime aesthetics through strategic illumination. Services include path lighting, accent lighting, and automated systems using energy-efficient LED technology. Designs highlight architectural features and create inviting evening atmospheres.
People
Mark McWilliams
Registered Landscape Architect
With decades of site design experience, Mark brings artistic vision to landscape architecture. His expertise in material selection and lighting design creates visually striking, functional outdoor environments that evolve beautifully after dark.
Laurie McWilliams
Landscape Designer
Specializing in spatial planning, Laurie focuses on creating personalized outdoor living spaces. Her designs balance form and function, incorporating client preferences into practical, enduring solutions that enhance daily life and property value.
Elaine Peoples
Plant Design Specialist
Elaine's botanical expertise shapes vibrant, seasonally dynamic plant displays. Her designs consider climate appropriateness, maintenance requirements, and aesthetic harmony, ensuring landscapes thrive year-round while maintaining visual interest across all seasons.
Questions
What services does Coppertree Outdoor Lifestyles Designs offer?
We provide full-service landscape architecture including design, hardscaping, fire and water features, lighting, outdoor kitchens, and comprehensive master planning for residential and commercial properties.
How does your phased implementation process work?
Our phased approach allows gradual project realization through prioritized implementation. We develop complete master plans while enabling clients to complete sections based on budget and timeline without compromising final design integrity.
Are you certified landscape professionals?
Our three principal designers are Illinois Certified Professionals with 92 combined years of experience. This includes registered landscape architects and specialized designers holding industry-recognized credentials.
Do you work on both residential and commercial properties?
Yes, we serve diverse clients from homeowners seeking backyard transformations to commercial properties requiring functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces tailored to business needs.
Can you incorporate existing landscape elements?
Our designs often integrate existing features when appropriate. We assess current landscapes to determine which elements can be preserved and enhanced as part of the overall transformation strategy.
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