Mathis Designs

Summer is here, and this Austin backyard is officially ready for it.

From the first shovel in the ground to the final plant, this project took about 8 weeks to install. Now our clients have a space designed for pool days, outdoor dinners, morning coffee, and everything in between.
The truth is, great outdoor spaces don't happen overnight. They start with a thoughtful design process that turns ideas into a plan and a plan into a place you'll actually use.
If you've been dreaming about transforming your yard, now is the time to start. Begin the design process today, and you could be enjoying a space like this before you know it.
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The fastest way to become the envy of your friends? An outdoor kitchen.

We are deeply honored to be recognized in latest design publication among Austin’s leading landscape design firms.
To be included alongside so many talented professionals in a city filled with creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation is a privilege we do not take lightly.
At Mathis Designs, every project begins with a simple belief: the land deserves to be treated as art. We are grateful to the clients who trust us with their homes, the talented craftsmen and partners who help bring our visions to life, and the Austin design community that continues to inspire us.
Thank you to Austin Home for this recognition and for celebrating the incredible work being done throughout our city. We are proud to be part of a community that values thoughtful design, meaningful outdoor spaces, and landscapes that connect people more deeply to the places they call home.
Here’s to continuing to create beautiful, lasting places together.

A moment of appreciation for the Cactus 🌵

When temperatures climb and rainfall becomes more of a suggestion than a guarantee, cactus is one of the smartest additions you can make to your landscape.

✔ Drought tolerant
✔ Low maintenance
✔ Thrives in full Texas sun
✔ Adds year-round texture and visual interest
✔ Supports local pollinators when in bloom

And let's be honest, few plants make a statement quite like a well-placed cactus. A thoughtfully designed landscape isn't about fighting the environment. It's about choosing plants that belong here and look incredible doing it!

The summer is actually a great time to start a landscape design project.
'But it's too hot to plant anything!!!'
Duh.
We're not saying we'll start your install as soon as you call us, but good design takes time and planning. So if we start dreaming together now, you'll be in landscape design heaven come this fall when you actually WANT to sit outside.
Don't wait til the weather is perfect to start, start now.

For this project, we designed these natural stone stairs to move with the terrain and feel as though they’ve always been here. Strong, timeless, and grounded in the landscape itself.
But we also wanted them to stop you in your tracks.
So we custom fabricated this steel railing in-house to act as both function and sculpture. The contrast of raw steel against natural stone creates something that feels rugged, elevated, and completely unique to this property.
This is what we love most about what we do. Blending craftsmanship, engineering, and nature into spaces that feel intentional from every angle.