Book a Design Consultation
This consultation is for homeowners who want expert guidance on transforming their property into a cohesive indoor and outdoor living environment. We use this meeting to understand your goals, assess fit, and give you a clear next step.
For Orange County homeowners and select Los Angeles projects seeking a complete, high-quality transformation.
This Consultation Is a Strong Fit If…
We work best with homeowners who are ready to think beyond a single fix — and toward a property that finally works as a whole.
You're likely a strong fit
- You want a full-property or major-space transformation
- You care about design quality, lifestyle, and long-term value
- You want one team to guide design and build
- You're located in Orange County, or have a select Los Angeles project
- You want thoughtful planning before construction begins
- You value clear communication and a smooth process
Premium pool & landscape transformation
This May Not Be the Right Fit If…
We say this with respect: being upfront about fit protects your time as much as ours, and helps us serve our clients well.
- –You are only shopping for the lowest price
- –You want minor patchwork work instead of a cohesive project
- –You are not ready to invest in design before construction
- –You are still very early and not serious about moving forward
- –You are looking for quick, handyman-style work
What We'll Cover Together
This isn't a sales call. It's a working session to understand your property and give you clarity on what's possible.
Review your property and goals
We start by understanding how you live, what isn't working today, and what you're hoping this space will become.
Talk through layout, lifestyle, and design priorities
We discuss how the indoor and outdoor spaces should connect, and what matters most to your day-to-day life.
Identify major opportunities and constraints
Every property has both. We help you see them clearly, before any design work begins.
Discuss project direction and probable scope
We give you an honest read on the scale and direction your project is likely to take.
Explain the next steps in the design-build process
If it's a fit, you'll leave knowing exactly what design and planning would look like.
Built for Substantial, Design-Led Projects
To serve clients well, we focus on substantial residential projects where design, planning, and execution matter. We are best suited for clients looking for a complete, high-quality transformation, rather than minor patchwork.
This consultation helps clarify fit, scope, and next steps — before moving into design and planning.
A Clear Path Forward
Book Your Consultation
Share a few details about your property and goals. We'll confirm a time to meet, in person or virtually.
Review Goals, Site Conditions, and Possibilities
Together, we walk through your property, your priorities, and the realistic possibilities for the space.
Move Into Design and Planning If There's a Fit
If it makes sense for both sides, we outline what design and planning would look like for your project.
What Clients Value Most
Clear communication
You always know where your project stands, and what's coming next.
Thoughtful design
Every space is planned around how you actually live, not a generic template.
Transparent scope discussions
We talk plainly about scope and direction, so there are no surprises later.
One team, start to finish
Design and construction under one roof means fewer handoffs and less friction.
A smoother process
Careful planning up front means a calmer, more predictable build.
Guidance to completion
From first concept to final walkthrough, you're guided the whole way.
Indoor-Outdoor Transformations
A look at recent Stout projects — pools, outdoor living, landscape architecture, and full-property remodels.
Patio, fire pit & pool
Outdoor kitchen & bar
Indoor-outdoor kitchen
Dining & waterfall pool
Poolside fire pit lounge
Modern pool & spa
Outdoor bath house
Spa-style primary bath
Landscape architecture, front yard
Full-property exteriorFrequently Asked Questions
Orange County is our primary service area, and where the majority of our design-build projects take place.
We accept a select number of Los Angeles projects each year, typically substantial, design-led transformations that fit well with our process.
Yes. Design and construction are handled by one team, which allows for a more cohesive result and a smoother process from concept through completion.
Yes. Many of our projects combine landscape architecture, pools and spas, outdoor living, and interior remodeling into one cohesive plan.
It helps to have a general sense of your goals, any inspiration you've gathered, and an understanding of how you'd like your indoor and outdoor spaces to work together. No formal plans are required.
If there's a strong fit, we'll outline the next steps into design and planning. If it's not the right fit, we'll tell you directly and point you toward a better path.
This consultation is built for substantial, design-led transformations rather than small repairs or handyman-style work.
Yes. Part of the consultation is helping you understand probable scope and investment level, so you can make an informed decision before moving into design.
No. This meeting is focused on understanding your goals and assessing fit. Full design work begins in the planning phase that follows, if we move forward together.
If you're planning a full-property or major-space transformation, value thoughtful design, and are ready to invest in planning before construction, your project is very likely a strong fit.
Tell Us About Your Project
Share a few details, and our team will follow up to confirm your consultation.
We'll follow up within one business day to confirm your consultation.
Ready to Create a Home That Feels Connected, Elevated, and Built Around How You Live?
Share your goals with our team. If your project is a strong fit, we'll help you understand the next step in the design-build process.
Book Your Consultation