Maximize Design

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Portmarnock, Co. Dublin

Multi-Award Winning Garden Designer, Creating Unique Gardens in Dublin

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Maximize Design is a multi award winning (incl. BLOOM medals, BEST OF HOUZZ 2015/16/17) landscape design company based in North Dublin. Principal designer Maximilian Kemper gained experience working in Germany, the US and Spain before opening the office in Dublin. This gave him insight into a variety of plant ranges and construction detailing. Maximize Design offers all stages of garden design and construction services. We take great care managing each project according to budget and detail agreed.

Services Provided

Bespoke Water Features, Decking Design, Garden Design, Garden Plans, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Patio Design, Site Planning, resin gravel driveways, Planting Layouts and Plant Selection

Areas Served

Portmarnock, Malahide, North County Dublin, Greater Dublin Area

Awards

Bloom 2008 - Silver Gilt | Bloom 2009 - Bronze | Stockseehof Garden Festival 2010, Hamburg, Germany - Gold, Best in Show | Best of HOUZZ 2015, 2016, 2017

14 Projects for Maximize Design

Burrow, Portmarnock, County Dublin

Portmarnock

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Dublin, County Dublin

Sutton Seaside Garden

Streamstown Wood, Malahide, County Dublin

Malahide

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Courtyard Garden - Bloom in the Park

6 photos

Drumcondra, Dublin, County Dublin

Bespoke Garden Features

19 photos

Rathcoole, County Dublin

Dogwood

12 photos

Chapelizod, Dublin, County Dublin

Large private garden, Dublin

8 photos

Limerick, County Limerick

'Secret Garden' - Hotel courtyard project

10 photos

Drumcondra, Dublin, County Dublin

Grace Park

7 photos

Movable Garden - Bloom in the Park

4 photos

Dalkey, County Dublin

Large private garden, Dalkey

7 photos

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22 Reviews for Maximize Design

Ciara Capaldi

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Client

Project Date

Jul 2019

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

Max has just finished a project in our back garden [July 2019] as well as fixing a bad job from another gardener in our front garden. Overall it cost in the region of 10K. We had our ugly and very big back wall cladded in wood with Max's own design, our planters which runs the perimeter of our garden were topped with soil, bark and with bamboo planted. We had 6 artificial bay trees planted against the cladding on the back wall with gorgeous white decorative stone added to the planters. The artificial grass and planters had already been put in by a specialist in artificial grass. What we wanted from Max was to bring everything together and create a wow effect with the back wall cladding... and we definitely got that!

10 August, 2019

Comment from Maximize Design:

Thank you for your review Ciara!
I hope that you can thoroughly enjoy the view out from your house into the garden now.
Max

13 August, 2019Last modified:15 August, 2019

suzie101

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Client

Project Date

Apr 2019

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

After numerous calls and numerous visits form people who didn’t really listen or understand ( I searched the city), Max was a gift that kept on giving. Max, answered my call, listened to me and called me back when he said he would. He visited , we talked & talked and he listened to my brief, give me a plan that exactly fulfilled my brief, but he added the creative to my practical requirements. I have a garden that kids and adults can use and enjoy. It is now admired and envied by all who see it. Max and his team were an ease to have around my home for about 4/5 weeks . They did the job and respected my privacy. I have no hesitation on recommending this wonderful team.

26 July, 2019

Comment from Maximize Design:

Thank you so much for your kind review Suzanne!
It was a pleasure working for you and I hope you and your family are getting great use out of your new garden.
Max

13 August, 2019Last modified:15 August, 2019

Barbara Ryan

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Client

Project Date

Dec 2018

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

We hired Max and his crew to re-design our back garden. We have an old house with a walled back garden, and while we wanted some clean lines and a modern feel, we also wanted the garden to be sympathetic to the age of our home. Max worked with us to come up with a design that met all of our needs while incorporating his flair for design and functionality. We are absolutely delighted with the outcome. Some well positioned lighting and small subtle water feature stones compliment some of the older elements of our garden and combine to create a sense of calm and lack of clutter. Max is a consummate professional- he is a delight to work with and I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who is looking to transform their garden and outdoor living space. Thank you Max!

29 January, 2019

Comment from Maximize Design:

Thank you very much Barbara and Owen for your kind review.
It was a pleasure working for and with you and I hope you get great enjoyment out of your new garden!
Max

1 February, 2019Last modified:8 February, 2019

deirdre_mccrea

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Client

Project Date

Dec 2018

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

We hired Maximize Design to landscape our back garden in autumn/winter 2018. They transformed it from a building site to a gorgeous, glamorous yet functional garden that really works for our family. They worked constructively alongside our architects and builders to produce a garden that incorporates everything we need, including children’s play area (with sunken trampoline, swings and artificial grass); espalier fruit trees, herb garden, lawns, paved area with pergola, and extensive planted, raised beds. We could not be happier with the outcome, and would happily recommend Max and his team to anyone undertaking a similar project.

26 January, 2019

Comment from Maximize Design:

Thank you very much Deirdre.
Enjoy your new garden and "playground" this year!
Max

1 February, 2019Last modified:8 February, 2019

orla34

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Client

Project Date

Apr 2017

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

Max and his team were really professional. Their design for our small urban garden met out many needs to be child friendly, adult friendly for relaxing and dog friendly. Max was a pleasure to deal with and kept us informed about timelines.

19 January, 2019

Comment from Maximize Design:

Thank you very much Orla.
Enjoy your new garden this summer.
Max

1 February, 2019Last modified:8 February, 2019

Fiona Cummins

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Client

Project Date

Feb 2018

Project Price

€1,000 – €9,999

Max and his team refurbished our driveway (plastering walls, removing existing step, laying new granite step and planting) and we were delighted with the finish. Particular thanks to Andy and John. The lads worked in bitterly cold conditions and the quality of the work was fantastic. Max was very professional and was available every day to discuss the project and made sure the work was completed to a high standard. Highly recommend this company.

6 March, 2018

Neil

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Client

Project Date

Sep 2017

Project Price

€1,000 – €9,999

Max and his team did a fantastic job on our back garden. It was a very tricky project because the garden was on a very steep hill but they managed to completely transform it. Max really helped us the whole way along from the initial ideas and design right up to the end of the works. His team are a nice bunch of lads, punctual, reliable, and hard working. They are very knowledgeable on both landscaping and horticulture and had no problem answering all our questions and fitting in our little extra additions and changes. We absolutely love our new garden and are delighted with the finished result.

1 January, 2018

tanyamariaclarke

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Client

Project Date

Jul 2017

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

It was so enjoyable working with Max and team/ I highly recommend them for garden design and build- everything exceeded my expectations. What I liked was how practical Max was, retaining any existing features and building on them- including placing a roof over an used space so we can now store our bikes etc Thank you Tanya

25 November, 2017

Richelle Manning

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Client

Project Date

Jul 2017

Project Price

€1,000 – €9,999

Max and Andy were true professionals and I could not recommend them highly enough. We got our front garden redone to include a seating area, low maintenance planting, a number of retaining walls and ramp access to the front door. Max couldn't have been more accommodating drawing up various options and accompanying quotes. He worked to give us the best finish possible within our budget and had some amazing ideas. Both Max and Andy were a joy to have around the house, and were so clean and tidy. They did such a great job and we are delighted with the result. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

8 October, 2017

Assumpta Reid

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Client

Project Date

Jun 2017

Project Price

€1,000 – €9,999

Very professional. Very satisfied with the driveway they completed at my house, the completed job exceeded my expectation. It looks clean, neat bright & cheerful. Equally they communicated what they were doing & cleared up after themselves every evening. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

22 June, 2017

Deirdre Waters

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Client

Project Date

May 2017

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

A truly professional company. No task to big, always will to assist. Got recommendation from my neighbours after they have work done to their back and front gardens. Now 5 neighbours on the same road have engaged this company. Thanks Max and Crew, you are truly amazing!!

14 June, 2017

roche_orla

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Client

Project Date

Jun 2016

Project Price

€10,000 – €49,999

i’m delighted I contacted Maximum designs to carry out work in my garden. I was apprehensive at first as I had a very tight budget and needed quite a bit of work to be done. Max went out of his way to do everything he could to include all of the things I wanted and as promised he absolutely stuck to my budget and the given timeframe. He was meticulous at giving written estimates of the costings so that there would be no surprises when the job ended. I am thrilled with the design and standard of work and everyone that has seen it think the transformation is fantastic. It was a pleasure to have him and his team working here and they were always cheerful and good humoured even though they had to put up with two very large dogs playacting around them. They were impeccable at tidying up after themselves every evening. I cant recommend Max and team highly enough - they did a super job and I would have no hesitation in getting him again.

29 June, 2016

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16 Comments

Commented: flower border in center, what is thatHi Patty, we have some Echinacea purpurea and Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' grasses on the right hand side. The ground cover planting on the left is mostly Pachysandra terminalis and some Liriope musc...

26 March, 2019

Commented: Flora felt or Wolly pockets?Hi Darren, we built those green walls ourselves. They are made up of a couple of layers of wool felt and geotextile and the outer layer is non-stitch polyester felt. Max

20 March, 2016

Commented: Sandstone supplierThank you so much. We were really happy how it all worked out, especially going back later and seeing how much use the whole family is getting out of it... :)

25 July, 2015

Commented: GravelHi, the gravel for this project was sourced through Cabinteely Patio Centre, www.thepatiocentre.com. This is their 14mm Shannon Gold Chippings. All the best, Max

25 June, 2015

Commented: My gardenI agree with the others that the ground has to be somewhat level in order to get better use out of your gazebo. This is a timber pergola with built-in seating. This way you don't have to start moving ...

21 June, 2015 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Which diminutive tree for this small town garden?You are very welcome John. And you know you can always post here if you are looking for additional advice... :)

28 April, 2015 in Design Dilemma

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