Transforming Outdoor Spaces with Artistic Precision

Landscape Design, Management, Irrigation, and Hardscape Services

"All painters have a canvas; mine is the landscape." Chad Norris (Award-Winning Landscape Designer)

Modern interior with a round dining table and chairs overlooking a desert landscape through large glass windows, featuring rocks, cacti, and a tree.
Luxury desert backyard featuring a fire pit, cacti, rocks, and patio with lounge chairs under umbrellas.

Our Medium

Employing the home's expanse as his personal canvas, Chad and his team craft beautiful bespoke landscapes that enrich daily life. Each commission is a testament to refined living, showcasing curated 'living art' botanical compositions, harmonized with functional designs. These inviting outdoor retreats surpass expectations, leaving a lasting legacy.

Modern desert home with large cacti in the front yard, a paved driveway, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Desert landscape with various cacti, rocks, and a Mediterranean-style house in the background under a clear blue sky.

Our Inspiration

Driven by the pursuit of surpassing client expectations, High Desert Designs crafts curated outdoor experiences, leaving an indelible legacy upon each commission. With a heartfelt commitment to excellence, Chad and his team foster joy and build cherished connections with every client. We are inspired by elevating residential living and shaping environments that resonate with beauty and personal fulfillment. The creative journey, within the realm of High Desert Designs, is embraced with dedication, yielding joy and a lasting imprint upon the lives of discerning clientele.

Outdoor desert garden with variety of cacti, succulents, and a stone fire pit.
Outdoor patio with gray lounge chair, side table with candle, and large desert plants including a cactus and yucca against dark wall.

Our Roots

With an innate understanding of the Arizona landscape, developed from a lifetime of immersion, Chad brings a unique and refined perspective to luxury outdoor design. His artistic vision, recognized through accolades such as the Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine Masters of the Southwest Award (2017), four consecutive Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine Gold List Awards, and the Sources for Design Design Icon for the Landscape award, consistently delivers stunning results. His commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that each project transcends expectations, creating an outdoor environment that is both captivating and enduring.