Timeless landscapes, thoughtfully designed for modern living.
Thoughtfully designed and expertly built throughout the South Bay and Peninsula.
CLCA State Trophy Award Winner
We personally review each inquiry and typically respond within 24 hours.
CLCA State Trophy Award Winner
Our Los Altos project, Fallen Leaf Lane, earned first place for excellence in residential landscape installation.
5X Best of Houzz Award winner
Opulands has earned the “Best of Houzz” award for five consecutive years (2022–2026).
Featured in California Landscape Magazine
Our Saratoga Lawn-to-Garden Conversion was featured in the Spring 2025 issue.
What we do
Softscape, masonry, hardscape, and outdoor living. Together they’re complete.
Featured work
Award-winning residential landscapes designed and built throughout the South Bay and Peninsula.
Meet Steven
Opulands is led by Steven van Dongen, a formally trained landscape designer. Rooted in European design principles of proportion, structure, and craftsmanship, Steven stays directly involved through every project phase — from concept to final installation — preserving design intent and structural integrity throughout.
The softscape of landscaping
The living heart of your landscape—trees, flowers, groundcovers, and curated plantings—brings movement, color, and seasonal interest to your outdoor environment.
At Opulands, we enhance this natural beauty with expertly designed irrigation systems that promote plant health and conserve water, and low-voltage lighting that transforms gardens into an elegant nighttime experience. It’s not just planting—it’s presentation, performance, and longevity, designed for the Bay Area’s unique climate.
and…the architectural backbone: Masonry, Hardscape & Outdoor Woodwork
The structure behind the beauty. Our team specializes in precision-built hardscaping, expert masonry, and fine outdoor carpentry—creating lasting features like stone patios, retaining walls, custom pergolas, BBQ islands, and fireplaces. These enduring elements bring form and function to your landscape, offering a tailored foundation for living and entertaining outdoors in style.
Together they're complete
The seamless integration of all its parts into a spectacular finished look
Because we know that the whole is only as great as the sum of its parts, we focus on creating the perfect harmony between softscape and hardscape in your Bay Area outdoor landscaping.
We are passionate about fantastic landscape design and obsessed with its perfect construction. From concept to completion, we manage it all
Our process
We'd love to hear about your project.
Create an outdoor space you'll love coming home to.
FAQs
Our projects typically begin around $100,000, with most comprehensive landscape transformations ranging from $150,000 to $500,000+, depending on scope, materials, and level of detail. Each project is fully custom, shaped by site conditions and design intent. During the early stages, we work closely with clients to define scope and align on investment expectations to ensure the vision, budget, and execution are in sync from the start.
We are closely involved throughout construction, providing consistent oversight from start to finish. Our role is to ensure design intent, craftsmanship, and site execution remain aligned at every stage, with clear communication and attention to detail throughout the build.
At Opulands, every proposal is built through a detailed and standardized estimating process designed to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency from project to project.
We use industry-leading estimating and takeoff software, including STACK for digital measurements and quantity takeoffs, along with standardized estimating systems to develop detailed project pricing. This allows us to accurately calculate materials, labor, equipment, and construction requirements based on the actual scope of work.
Our proposals are developed using real-world production data and established industry benchmarks, helping ensure that projects are priced fairly and consistently based on scope, complexity, and level of finish.
While no two projects are exactly alike, our goal is to provide clear, thoughtful pricing that reflects the level of craftsmanship, coordination, communication, and long-term value our clients expect.
What Clients Have Said
“Opulands was fantastic - very transparent pricing with detailed cost breakdowns, great craftsmanship, and fast execution. Communication was excellent, and Steve was super accommodating.”
— Anton Mitrokhin
“He genuinely cared about our landscape, and he visited multiple times months after the work was completed to make sure the plants were thriving and gave us maintenance pointers. The costs were slightly higher than what I had initially wanted to pay, but in the end it was worth it. Steven took care of everything. He is very reliable, trustworthy, and went the extra mile to make sure I was completely satisfied with the work. I was very pleased with the outcome, and it was definitely value for my money.”
— Janny, Saratoga
“We also found his pricing to be very reasonable for the high quality work that his team does. I would highly recommend Opulands for anyone looking for custom, beautiful landscape work.”
— Lauren Quan, Redwood City