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Paradise Landscape of KC
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Shawnee, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Billy work great with us, providing a unique front landscape design for our newly constructed home. He was very flexible incorporating our thoughts on our plants along with his design. He and his crew completed the landscape, rain gutter drainage pipe to keep water away from the house and did a complete lawn irrigation system using the lake water for supply. He worked jointly with us and our neighbor for some joint water drainage. We have had numerous people asking who did our landscaping as it has good curb appeal. We have Paradise open and close our irrigation system and they are now doing 5 of our neighbors too. I would highly recommend Paradise Landscape."
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+45

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Delgado Landscaping
4.8(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Shawnee, KS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

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"Isaacs is a true professional who obviously loves and takes pride in his work. He first provided a free estimate, coordinated a installation date with us, and arrived on said date on time and ready to go to work. When I suggested a different river rock than planned and an alternative supplier he had never worked with, Isaacs was very open to the suggestion and went to that source to ensure we were satisfied with the end result. He also suggested the material for the retaining wall which turned out beautiful. We plan on using Delgado Landscaping in the future and would recommend his company to anyone needing such work."
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+24

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
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Designer - Building

Serving Shawnee, KS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They showed on time and started on the jobs that I had requested. Each job was done effectively and as requested. I’m very happy with their work and will hire them again for any other work that needs to be done."
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H3DesignBuild, LLC
4.8(
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Designer - Building

Serving Shawnee, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dean and his partner Matt were very friendly. The estimate was done, the flooring was ordered, we set an install date. They came when promised and finished when promised. It was such a positive experience. I highly recommend them and have."
House addition/remodel
completed entry
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Multi-room remodel
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+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

Consulting the architect of your house is not the best way to determine when it was built. Many homes are built by developers or builders, so there may not be a specific architect to track down—especially if you have a very old house. Instead, it’s best to rely on local government records.

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

Balancing aesthetics with functionality amidst space planning is important. To do so, you could consider consulting both an interior designer and an architect to fulfill both these needs. Or you can tackle it on your own by prioritizing personal touches amidst space planning that add to the look but don't take away from the livability of the space.

The country's most famous Neoclassical architecture appears in major government buildings and college campuses. The White House is unmistakably the most famous example, though the Capitol Building and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello are also iconic uses of the design.

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