Historic Landscape Design in Preston Hollow | Dallas, TX

This North Dallas project brings a distinctive story into the landscape, transforming an outdoor space into a one-of-a-kind outdoor living environment centered around a custom pergola built from 200-year-old reclaimed beams. In a neighborhood like Preston Hollow, where established homes, mature trees, and private estate lots often call for something more personal than a standard backyard feature, the Cedarbrush Pergola was designed to feel collected, intentional, and deeply rooted in place.

Salvaged from a historic orphanage, these handcrafted timbers introduce character, history, and authenticity that set the entire landscape design apart. The reclaimed beams give the space a sense of permanence that feels right at home near the classic residential streets surrounding Preston Road, Walnut Hill Lane, Royal Lane, and Hillcrest Road.

The pergola structure anchors the space, blending rustic materiality with a clean, intentional layout. Overhead string lighting and climbing plantings soften the structure, creating a comfortable, shaded retreat that feels both intimate and inviting. For a Preston Hollow luxury homeowner, the result is not just a place to sit outside, but a meaningful outdoor room designed for quiet evenings, relaxed conversation, and everyday use.

Surrounding elements are designed to complement the reclaimed wood, with natural stone, simple planting, and clean edges that keep the focus on the architectural centerpiece. The planting approach respects the realities of Dallas outdoor living, including heat, seasonal drought, and the need for durable materials that hold up beautifully over time.

This outdoor living and landscape design solution highlights the power of meaningful materials, combining history, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design to create a truly unique outdoor experience in one of Dallas’ most established neighborhoods.