Illustration of a desert scene featuring a Joshua tree, a green armchair, blooming cacti, agave plants, and a small table with a potted plant. A white dog is sitting in front of the chair on stone paving.

What if your garden was the best room of the house?

Who is Bloom Room?

Bloom Room is a small, newly planted landscape architecture practice rooted in California and led by licensed landscape architect Alix Kidwell.

With over a decade of experience at award-winning firms, Alix brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to designing outdoor spaces that serve as both refuge and resource.

Inspired by California’s natural beauty, Bloom Room celebrates landscapes that are intentional, immersive, and ecologically attuned. We may be new, but we’re full of heart—and excited to grow.

Our Mission

Illustrated vanity set with mirror and chair in a garden setting, featuring flowers and grassy plants.

At Bloom Room, we design captivating spaces that extend the comfort and functionality of the home to the outdoors. Inspired by the elegance of nature and grounded by the built environment, we create landscapes that are not only breathtaking, but deeply rooted in place.

Our approach is holistic—honoring the rhythms of the natural world while curating refined outdoor rooms that invite reflection, connection, and delight.

More than landscapes, we create living environments—where nature and culture intertwine, where every space is activated with purpose.

Kind Words from Past Projects

  • Pam L, Montecito CA

    I recently had the fire department assess my landscaping for potential fire hazards and was quite upset to learn that I needed to remove some beloved cypress trees near the house. Alix quickly provided several excellent solutions. I am so grateful for her expertise!

  • Jason Blakemore, Santa Barbara CA

    We highly recommend talking with Alix about your landscaping design needs. Her friendly yet highly professional approach is sure to not only help create your dream garden, but relieve much of the stress of doing so along the way!

  • Steve Ansell, San Francisco CA

    Alix brought such thoughtfulness and care to every step of the process. She listened closely to what we wanted, and the end result felt like a true reflection of our space and lifestyle. Her attention to detail, calm presence, and creative vision made the entire experience a joy.