About Us

Welcome to Exterior Designs, Inc.

New Orleans Landscaping Design, Build & Maintenance

Welcome to Exterior Designs, Inc., where we create stunning outdoor living spaces tailored to your lifestyle. As a leading landscape design and contracting company in New Orleans, we specialize in turning underutilized yards into functional, beautiful retreats that enhance your property’s value and curb appeal.

Serving the Greater New Orleans area, including CBD, Uptown/Carrollton, The Garden District, Audubon, Marigny, Bywater, Mid-City, City Park, Lakeview, Jefferson, Metairie, Elmwood, Harahan, River Ridge and Kenner, we bring expert craftsmanship and innovative design to every project.

Renowned as “The New Orleans Courtyard Designer,” we blend timeless elegance with modern functionality to craft custom courtyards, patios, drainage solutions and full-scale landscape transformations. Our mission is to help homeowners and businesses achieve their dream outdoor spaces while delivering exceptional service and long-lasting results.

Let us bring your vision to life — contact Exterior Designs today and start your journey toward a breathtaking outdoor oasis!

Beverly Katz, New Orleans Landscape Designer

Professional Team

New Orleans landscaping experts, Beverly Katz & Kay Ourso

Problem Yards Our Specialty

Beverly Katz

Exterior Designs was founded by Beverly, Licensed Landscape Contractor and Horticulturist, as well as a Regional Board Member for the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. As a long-time resident of New Orleans, Beverly understands the climate of the South and incorporates this knowledge into her designs. When Beverly is not designing, she commits her time to enhancing her community by volunteering with many local organizations. Beverly is also available for speaking engagements to educate the community about landscaping and offer her insight.

Kay Ourso

Kay, a Certified Landscape Architect, brings over 20 years of experience to the table and thrives on challenges. Her solid educational background, coupled with her artistic flair, makes her an invaluable asset to Exterior Designs. Joining forces with Beverly, Kay leads a powerful team of architectural and engineering consultants. Together, their combined expertise ensures that Exterior Designs consistently delivers the professional, high-quality results you desire.

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Trusted Small Business

As an active member of many professional associations and organizations, Exterior Designs stays current with industry trends, design standards and permitting laws. Checkout what some of our past clients have to say about our work.

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