EP 444 | Why Interior Designers Should Add Landscape Design to Their Scope with Steve Griggs

Outdoor spaces aren’t separate from interior design—they’re a powerful extension of it. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with landscape architect Steve Griggs, who has spent more than 40 years transforming backyards into beautiful, functional sanctuaries. Steve makes a compelling case for why interior designers should integrate landscape design into their scope of work (SOW) and partner with landscape professionals from the very beginning of a project. By collaborating early with builders and landscape architects, designers can ensure cohesive, elevated results that clients are willing—and eager—to invest in. Steve shares practical insights on budgeting, hardscape planning, and how outdoor spaces can become a profitable addition to your services. If you’ve ever wondered how to expand your offerings or increase project value, this conversation will show you exactly why landscape belongs in the conversation. In this episode you will learn: - Why early collaboration between designers, builders, and landscape architects leads to stronger results - How outdoor spaces function as a natural extension of interior design - Why you should charge confidently for your expertise—clients will pay for value - How to approach a blank outdoor canvas starting with hardscape - When it’s better to delay a project than move forward with an insufficient budget