This is an example of an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Miami with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Outdoor Living space
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Detroit with natural stone pavers, a pergola and a fire feature.

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean backyard patio in Kansas City with a fire feature and no cover.

Our clients wanted to upgrade their backyard space at their home in a beach front community. They decided to install a pool with a spa and spillway surrounding the pool with luxurious travertine. The pool deck features columns that support gas fed fire bowls, a seat wall with a linear gas fed fire pit to accentuate the space. It was then decided to landscape using a tropical flair with palm trees and illuminate them and the rear of their home with low voltage LED lighting. To say that the homeowners are thrilled with their new outdoor pool space is an understatement.

Phantom Screens, the leading manufacturer of retractable screens in North America, selects Bob Michels Construction of North Oaks, Minnesota as their 2016 Impact Winner. The Phantom Screens Impact Award recognizes residential design and building professionals for using innovative products to deliver cutting edge designs that set them above the rest. Impact Award winners have proven that they are committed to enhancing lifestyles and living spaces by integrating Phantom’s retractable screen products into designs that deliver added value and comfort to today’s homeowner. Bob Michels Construction’s submission is a unique space featuring a car carousel which operates both as a space to highlight the owner’s car collection and the functional purpose to turn cars around and drive out of the showroom. Phantom’s retractable screens turned the open-air ramada into a large entertaining and gathering screened porch area with one touch of a button. “Phantom’s retractable screens were used to achieve a desired mix of modern and traditional finishes,” said Andrew Michels, Vice President of Bob Michels Construction. “Phantom Screens is the only company that allowed the customization of this unique space with a long-lasting and sustainable product.” The winner was selected by a panel of Phantom Screen judges and evaluated primarily on design and creativity, market appeal and livability, and product integration. The winning project received recognition on booth signage at the NAHB International Builders Show, a one-page advertorial feature in Builder magazine, an in depth case study and more! Photography: LandMark Photography

Photo of a large modern rooftop deck in Chicago with a fire feature and no cover.

Photo Credits: Steven Thompson
Inspiration for a large backyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, tile and a roof extension.

Jimi Smith Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard deck in Dallas with a fire feature and no cover.

Piston Design
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean backyard patio in Houston with a fire feature and no cover.

This backyard has it all and more. A large pavilion shelters an outdoor dining room and sunken outdoor kitchen, bathroom, and oversized spa. An all weather outdoor television set swivels for spa bathers or diners. Closer to the house is another outdoor kitchen, another outdoor TV, and an outdoor living room. Photos by Paul Jonason

Photo of a large beach style front yard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Inspiration for a beach style patio in Providence with a fire feature and no cover.

Cameron Street Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard patio in Toronto with a fire feature and a pergola.

Directly behind the master bedroom is the fire pit and lounge area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Las Vegas with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

" MuGa" Müstergarten, Grugapark Essen. Einrichtung von Exklusive Garten, durch Woodzs.de.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck in Essen with no cover.

This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Our latest Luxury Pool and Perimeter Overflow Spa project in Paradise Valley. The features and finishes from every angle are just how we envisioned it. With 400' of overflowing perimeter and a Sierra Black PebbleTec interior this water shape transforms into a sweeping panoramic mirror when still

Inspiration for a large contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.