Poolside Outdoor Living Project

This custom backyard project near Chelsea, Michigan was built around a custom ICF pool with a layout designed to feel open, clean, and connected to the landscape. From the start, the focus was on tight layout, clean elevations, and making the pool feel like part of the hardscape—not just dropped into the yard. Every line and transition was thought through so the space works as a whole, not a collection of features.

The pool includes a tanning ledge and a unique wall-style design where two sides of the pool act as retaining walls. When you’re in the water, it creates an infinity-style feel without being a true infinity edge. Unilock pavers, retaining walls, and custom planter boxes tie the pool deck and surrounding patios together, while a custom pergola anchors a shaded seating area and adds structure to the space. The materials and layout keep everything modern, balanced, and low-maintenance.

What makes this project stand out is the attention to detail in the layout and how the elevations were handled. Walls, planters, and pool edges all line up cleanly, and the finished space feels intentional from every angle. This project is a strong example of high-end hardscape and custom ICF pool construction near Chelsea, Michigan, and shows how proper planning and execution can completely change how a backyard feels and functions.