Why We Give You Two Different Design Options Before the Final Plan

Davida Landscape Designs Team • October 23, 2026

Why We Give You Two Different Design Options Before the Final Plan

It's hard to know exactly what you want for your yard until you see it. That's why every Davida Landscape Designs project starts with two preliminary 3D designs instead of one. The two designs are deliberately different, so you can compare real alternatives, pick out your favorite elements from each, and shape a final plan that truly fits your property. Here's how that approach works for homeowners in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, Norwalk, and across Fairfield County.

Why Two Landscape Designs Are Better Than One

When you only see a single concept, your feedback is limited to small tweaks. You're reacting to one idea rather than choosing between possibilities. Two distinct options give you something to compare, and comparison is how most people figure out what they really like. Seeing two different directions side by side often brings up preferences you didn't know you had.

How the Two Preliminary Designs Are Deliberately Different

We don't create two versions of the same plan. Each design takes its own approach to your property, which might mean a different patio layout, a different route for a stone walkway, or a different mix of planting beds and open lawn. Because both are presented as 3D landscape designs, you can see how each option looks from your house, your driveway, and your favorite spot in the yard. It's also a practical way to explore how to balance hardscaping and planting before anything is built.

Mixing and Matching Your Favorite Elements

Most homeowners don't pick one design wholesale. You might love the patio from the first option and the planting beds from the second. That's exactly the point. During revisions, by email or in person, we combine the elements you choose into a single plan. Your final design is ready about a week after revisions are settled, and because our in-house team handles everything from concept through construction, the plan you shaped is the plan we build.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why does Davida Landscape Designs provide two design options?

    Davida Landscape Designs provides two design options so homeowners can compare real alternatives instead of reacting to a single idea. Seeing two different approaches side by side makes it easier to recognize what you like, what you don’t, and what matters most for your property. The result is a final plan built around your actual preferences, not just small adjustments to one concept.

  • Can I combine elements from both landscape designs?

    Yes, combining elements from both designs is exactly what the two-option approach is built for. You might choose the patio layout from one design and the planting beds or walkway from the other. During the revision stage, by email or in person, we merge your favorite elements into one cohesive plan. Your final design is then ready about a week after revisions are complete.

  • How different are the two preliminary designs?

    The two preliminary designs are deliberately different, not two versions of the same plan. Each one takes its own approach to your property, which could include a different patio layout, walkway route, or balance of planting beds and lawn. That contrast gives you clear choices to compare, so you can decide which ideas work best for how you want to use your outdoor space.

  • When will I receive my two design options?

    You’ll receive your two preliminary designs within 10 to 15 days of your consultation. The process starts with an on-site meeting and property walkthrough, where we learn about your goals and evaluate your site. From there, we create both design options and share them with you for review. If you’d like to know more about that first meeting, read about what happens during a landscape design consultation.

  • Are both design options shown in 3D?

    Yes, both preliminary designs are presented as 3D landscape designs. Seeing each option in 3D shows how patios, walkways, and planting beds will look in realistic scale on your actual property. It’s much easier to compare two options when you can visualize them clearly, and it helps you spot the details you want to keep before construction ever begins.

Want to see two visions for your yard? Contact Davida Landscape Designs to schedule your consultation, and browse our work to see finished projects across Stamford and Fairfield County.

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