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)

Luxury desert backyard featuring a fire pit, cacti, rocks, and patio with lounge chairs under umbrellas.
Desert patio with stucco columns, stone fire pit, plush chairs, cactus plants, and warm lighting.
Modern house exterior with desert landscaping, including various cacti, agave plants, and large rocks, under a clear blue sky.
Modern interior with a round dining table and chairs overlooking a desert landscape through large glass windows, featuring rocks, cacti, and a tree.
Desert landscape with various cacti and flowering plants, surrounded by rocky terrain and a metal fence in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern patio with large cacti, agave plants, and rocks against a dark stucco wall and large window, with a pergola creating striped shadows.
A backyard patio with a round table and chairs overlooking a swimming pool, surrounded by desert landscaping, including cacti and various plants under a clear blue sky.
Desert patio with fire feature, cacti, and illuminated house in background.
Garden scene with a decorative wall fountain, surrounded by lush landscaping including various cactus plants, shrubs, and flowering greenery.
Modern patio with lounge chairs and outdoor dining area, overlooking desert landscape with mountains and cacti.

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.

Desert landscape with various cacti, rocks, and a Mediterranean-style house in the background under a clear blue sky.
Modern desert patio with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and cacti, featuring a pool and a contemporary house in the background against a sunset 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.

Exterior of a stone house with a Mediterranean style, featuring a lush desert garden. The garden includes various cacti and succulents, as well as flowering plants and landscaped rocks. The entrance has large wooden doors flanked by tall, decorative planters. The words "Paradise Valley" and "Phoenix Home + Garden Home Tour" are displayed on the image.