Your backyard should feel like a place you want to use, not a collection of features added over time.
As a full-service outdoor living contractor serving Downriver & Southeast Michigan, we design and build custom outdoor living spaces that bring layout, materials, and lighting together into one cohesive environment.
Design-Driven Outdoor Living
One In-House Team From Start to Finish
25+ Years Serving Southeast Michigan
Award-Winning Work with 200+ 5-Star Reviews
Outdoor Living Requires More Than Good Ideas
A great outdoor space isn’t about adding one feature at a time. It’s about how everything works together. Layout, circulation, views, materials, lighting, and how the space is used day to day all matter.
That’s why GLC approaches luxury outdoor living as a complete design-build process. We plan the entire space first, then build it with intention. The result is a backyard that feels cohesive, comfortable, and easy to enjoy, not overdesigned or pieced together.
What We Design and Build
GLC creates custom outdoor living spaces tailored to your property and lifestyle, including:
Backyard design-build planning
Patios, walkways, and gathering areas
Outdoor kitchens and dining spaces
Fire features and seating walls
Landscape lighting and site finishes
Integrated planting and hardscape design
Everything is designed together so the space feels balanced and complete from day one.
A More Coordinated Experience
Many outdoor living projects stall because too many contractors are involved, or decisions are made as construction is already underway. GLC eliminates that friction by operating as a true design-build firm.
Our designers, project managers, and construction teams work together in-house, following a structured process built for complex outdoor projects. You have one point of contact, clear expectations, and a team that stays involved through completion.
How the Process Works
1.
Consultation
We talk through how you want to use your outdoor space, what matters most to you, and how the property functions today.
2.
Design
A professional design is created so you can see the layout, features, and flow before construction begins.
3.
Build
Our team manages the project through completion, delivering a finished outdoor living space ready to enjoy.
Trusted for Custom Outdoor Living Projects
GLC has been designing and building outdoor living environments across Southeast Michigan for more than 25 years. Homeowners choose us because we combine creative planning with disciplined execution and clear communication.
The result is an outdoor space that feels intentional, comfortable, and built for long-term enjoyment.
“We were looking for a very specific custom patio with unique flooring and a fireplace with a pizza oven both of which were very complicated. The company worked with us very closely to accommodate our request, made adjustments when necessary and provided us with exactly what we wanted. We were very happy with the overall service and quality of our new patio.”
– Ym D. via Google
Finish Your Outdoor Project With Confidence
Start with a consultation and get clear guidance from a professional team that plans carefully and manages every step.