Design Before You Build

Custom 3D Design

Photorealistic 3D renderings of your exact project — materials, colors, layout, and landscaping — before a single shovel breaks ground. No surprises, no regrets.

The Smith Brothers Difference

You Deserve to See It Before We Build It

Most contractors hand you a sketch and a price. We hand you a photorealistic 3D rendering that shows exactly what your finished project will look like — from every angle.

Total Clarity

See your patio, pergola, or outdoor kitchen in photorealistic detail — exactly as it will look when finished. No imagination required.

Revisions Included

Don't love the paver color? Want to move the firepit? We iterate on the design until it's exactly right — before any construction begins.

Zero Risk

Approve the design before we break ground. You know exactly what you're getting — no mid-project surprises, no change orders from ambiguity.

Example Renderings

What Your Project Could Look Like

These photorealistic renderings show the level of detail we deliver before a single shovel hits the ground.

Photorealistic 3D rendering of patio with brick firepit and seating
Patio & brick firepit — photorealistic 3D rendering
3D design rendering of outdoor kitchen with pergola
Outdoor kitchen & pergola rendering
Complete backyard 3D design rendering with firepit and pergola
Full backyard transformation rendering
How It Works

From Concept to Construction

Site Visit

We visit your property and take precise measurements, photos, and notes about grades, drainage, sun exposure, and existing features. This ensures your 3D design is accurate to your actual space.

Design Consultation

We sit down (in person or virtually) to review your vision, style preferences, and budget. We'll walk through material options, discuss functional needs, and align on the design direction before any rendering begins.

3D Rendering

Our design team builds a photorealistic 3D model of your project. You'll see the exact paver patterns, stone colors, structure proportions, and plant placements — from multiple viewing angles.

Review & Revisions

We review the rendering together and collect your feedback. Want a different paver color? Shift the fire pit? Add more planting? We revise until you love every detail.

Design Approval

Once you approve the 3D design and proposal, we finalize materials, schedule the project, and prepare for construction — with full confidence the finished result matches the rendering.

Build

Our experienced crews build your project exactly as designed. The rendering serves as the blueprint — every material, dimension, and placement is specified before construction begins.

Projects We Design in 3D

Any Outdoor Project, Visualized First

Patios & Hardscape

Paver patios, natural stone, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and outdoor room configurations visualized in photorealistic detail.

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Outdoor Living Spaces

Pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pavilions, and complete entertainment areas shown in context with your home and yard.

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Complete Landscape Design

Full-property landscape plans combining hardscape, planting beds, water features, and lighting — all shown in one unified 3D view.

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Pricing

Design Fees & What to Expect

The 3D design process is included or credited for all qualifying projects. For standalone design-only engagements, fees start at $500–$1,500 depending on project complexity — and are credited in full toward your build contract.

Total project budgets typically range from $8,000 (simple patio) to $80,000+ (complete outdoor living transformation). Every project starts with a no-obligation consultation.

The 3D rendering process typically adds 1–2 weeks to the pre-construction timeline — a small investment compared to the confidence and clarity it provides before committing to a large project.

Where We Design & Build

Serving DuPage County

We provide 3D design and full installation services throughout DuPage County and surrounding communities.

  • Winfield
  • Wheaton
  • Naperville
  • Glen Ellyn
  • St. Charles
  • Carol Stream
  • Bartlett
  • West Chicago
  • Warrenville
  • Geneva

Ready to See Your Project in 3D?

Start with a free site visit and design consultation. No obligation — just a clear vision of what's possible for your outdoor space.