Northstone Featured in Montreal Gazette: Expert Tips for Maximizing Small Outdoor Spaces
- Ashley Wilson
- Aug 6
- 5 min read
When urban living means working with limited outdoor space, every square foot counts. The Montreal Gazette recently featured The Northstone Group's expertise in transforming tiny backyards into functional outdoor oases, with our Director of Sales and Design, Matthew Bertrand, sharing professional insights on maximizing small urban spaces across Montreal.
As Canada's largest luxury landscaping and pool company with over 25 years of experience serving Montreal's urban neighborhoods, Northstone understands the unique challenges of creating beautiful outdoor environments within the constraints of city living. The Montreal Gazette feature highlights how our design expertise transforms compact spaces in areas like Westmount, Outremont, and urban Montreal into stunning outdoor retreats.
Why Small Space Design Requires Professional Expertise
"There's a lot you can do from a design standpoint to create a fun and functional space that doubles as an outdoor oasis," explains Matthew Bertrand, as quoted in the Montreal Gazette feature. Working with small spaces presents unique challenges that require specialized knowledge and creative solutions that our team of 180+ skilled professionals brings to every project.
The Montreal Gazette article emphasizes why consulting with landscape design professionals becomes even more critical when space is limited. Every design decision carries greater impact, and mistakes are more costly to correct in compact environments. Our landscape architects understand how to maximize functionality while maintaining the sophisticated aesthetics that Montreal homeowners expect.
This expertise, recognized by the Montreal Gazette and demonstrated in prestigious publications including Dwell Magazine and House & Home, has established Northstone as the go-to choice for urban outdoor transformations throughout Montreal's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Creating Levels and Visual Interest in Compact Spaces
As featured in the Montreal Gazette, one of Northstone's key strategies for small space design involves creating levels that add depth and visual interest. "Levels help to define your outdoor spaces and allow them to serve different purposes, which makes your outdoor space feel larger," Bertrand explains in the article.
Our approach to small space design incorporates mixed materials like pavers, turf, and wood or composite elements to give each area its own unique character. This technique, highlighted in the Montreal Gazette feature, allows homeowners to maximize functionality within limited square footage while creating distinct zones for different activities.
The strategic use of elevation changes and material transitions demonstrates the sophisticated design thinking that has made Northstone Montreal's premier choice for urban landscape solutions, particularly in dense neighborhoods where creative space utilization is essential.
Water Features That Work in Small Spaces
The Montreal Gazette article showcases Northstone's expertise in incorporating water features into compact outdoor spaces. Even without room for traditional pools, dramatic accents can be achieved through water walls or rain fountains that maximize impact while minimizing footprint.
"These vertical features can be installed flush against a wall or fence and are great options if you have limited space," Bertrand notes in the Montreal Gazette feature. Beyond aesthetic appeal, these installations provide practical benefits like sound masking for noisy urban environments—a consideration that demonstrates our understanding of Montreal's urban living challenges.
For clients seeking aquatic features in small spaces, the Montreal Gazette highlights our recommendation of swim spas with high-pressure jets that allow swimming against current without requiring the space of traditional lap pools. This innovative thinking reflects the comprehensive solutions that have earned recognition in industry publications and established our reputation for creative problem-solving.
Maximizing Vertical Space for Enhanced Functionality
The Montreal Gazette feature emphasizes Northstone's expertise in utilizing vertical space when horizontal footage is limited. Our landscape architects design pergola structures with climbing flowering vines, hanging herb gardens, and vertical planting systems that add beauty without consuming precious ground space.
This vertical approach extends to our foodscaping expertise, also highlighted in the Montreal Gazette article. "Growing vegetables vertically will save you space in your garden beds," explains Bertrand, demonstrating how practical needs can be met without compromising design excellence.
The integration of edible plants into ornamental landscapes—what the Montreal Gazette describes as foodscaping—represents our holistic approach to small space design that serves multiple purposes while maintaining sophisticated aesthetics.
Creating Intimate Outdoor Rooms
The Montreal Gazette feature showcases our ability to create "tiny rooms" within small yards that add interest and functionality. These intimate spaces, carved from compact footprints, demonstrate the detailed planning and creative vision that sets Northstone apart in Montreal's competitive landscape design market.
Our approach to small space design considers how each area will be used throughout different seasons, ensuring year-round functionality despite Montreal's challenging climate. This seasonal expertise, developed over 25 years of practice in Quebec, informs every design decision from plant selection to material choices.
The Montreal Gazette recognition validates our understanding that successful small space design requires both creative vision and practical expertise in maximizing limited square footage while maintaining the luxury standards expected by Montreal homeowners.
Professional Design Makes the Difference
As highlighted in the Montreal Gazette article, working with small spaces can be more challenging than designing expansive yards, making professional expertise even more valuable. Our landscape architects bring comprehensive understanding of space optimization, material selection, and functional design that transforms constraints into creative opportunities.
The Montreal Gazette feature demonstrates how Northstone's approach to small space design considers multiple factors simultaneously—privacy needs, functionality requirements, aesthetic goals, and maintenance considerations—to create cohesive solutions that maximize every available inch.
This comprehensive expertise, recognized by the Montreal Gazette and validated through features in prestigious design publications, has established Northstone as Montreal's premier choice for urban outdoor transformations that prove small spaces can deliver big impact.
Why Montreal Homeowners Choose Northstone for Small Space Solutions
The Montreal Gazette recognition reflects our established expertise in addressing the unique challenges of Montreal's urban landscape. Whether working with tiny townhouse backyards, compact condo terraces, or narrow urban lots, our design team creates solutions that maximize functionality while delivering the sophisticated aesthetics that define luxury outdoor living.
Our portfolio throughout Montreal's urban neighborhoods demonstrates consistent success in transforming challenging spaces into beautiful, functional outdoor environments. This track record, highlighted in the Montreal Gazette feature, has made us the trusted choice for homeowners who refuse to compromise on quality despite space limitations.
As Quebec's largest landscaping and pool company with comprehensive design-build capabilities, we bring the resources and expertise necessary to execute complex small space projects that require creative engineering and meticulous attention to detail.
Ready to Transform Your Small Outdoor Space?
The Montreal Gazette feature validates what Montreal homeowners have discovered: small outdoor spaces can deliver exceptional beauty and functionality when designed by professionals who understand urban challenges and creative solutions.
Our team of expert landscape architects and designers stands ready to transform your compact outdoor space into a sophisticated environment that maximizes every square foot. Whether you're working with a tiny backyard, narrow side yard, or compact terrace, our comprehensive approach ensures exceptional results that enhance daily life while increasing property value.
As Montreal's premier landscape design company, recognized by the Montreal Gazette for small space expertise, we serve urban homeowners throughout the city with the same commitment to excellence that has defined our practice for over 25 years.
Contact Northstone Group today to discover how professional design can transform your small outdoor space into an extraordinary retreat.
Featured in Montreal Gazette: https://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment-life/home-garden/article90420.html
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