Christine Krause is a boutique-level landscape designer who creates harmonious connections between people and their natural environments. Her passion lies in realizing outdoor living space transformations that give her clients more tranquil "aah moments" in their lives. Through partnering with private clients in New England, Northern California and the UK she's demonstrated the cornerstone of her approach: melding exterior and interior residential designs with European flair and sensitivity to existing features.

What sets Christine apart from other landscape designers is her committed follow through and preparedness in the entire creative process. From the initial consultation—where she liberally shares ideas—to the development of bespoke plans to high-touch vendor management, she's there every step of the way. Wherever her travels take her, she always has her eye out for products and resources for client projects. Since each design is vested with its owner's unique vision—which Christine artfully draws out and crystallizes—it's important to her to find out what matters in her client's lifestyle then exceed their expectations.

Christine learned to design everything from city gardens to countryside properties through both formal training and her own experiments in creating inside-outside homes following several moves and construction challenges. While living in London, Christine earned a BA Dip from the prestigious Inchbald School. She launched her own design firm in 2006 when she relocated to Salisbury, Connecticut. Christine currently resides in Northern California, designing projects on both coasts.


Christine's aesthetic is always clear - but she also hears clients questions and is open to changes to her plans. Christine is one of the few landscape designers I have known who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, confident in her plans and vision, and yet always humble enough to consider rather ignorant clients' ideas and take the time to discuss and arrive at a decision that pleases everyone.

By trusting Christine's vision - which initially differed from my own in some aspects - the final installation exceeded any expectations I could have had and resulted in a beautiful and easy-to-live-with property.

We spend hours and hours in our lush new gardens with the warm scent of lavender filling the air and beautiful, shimmering birch trees providing shade in the hot summer sun. Christine designed gorgeous matching bluestone porches with a connecting pathway that elevates the property to a whole new level. Thank you, Christine, for creating so many beautiful spaces for our whole family to enjoy!

I am personally so drawn to your work...the way your designs seem so naturally grounded and site-appropriate....offering a sense of welcome, drawing one in to explore the garden, to enjoy the fragrances and textures, to gain a sense of peace and joy...while enhancing the structures of the home.


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