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

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley. The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic. We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws. The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year. Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

client submissions of completed bathrooms , tiles purchased at Ontario Tile in Markham
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The rustic elegance of this Denver area home is apparent in the variety wood species, styles, finishes & glazes used in the custom cabinetry. The home was a finalist for an HBA Denver MAME design award, in addition to numerous other award submissions.

We wouldn’t mind spending a weekend hanging around in this garage. With the game on the TV and Wall Control Metal Pegboard taking care of the tool storage, we could tinker around on stuff all afternoon! Thanks for the great customer submission Robert! We like what you did with the black molding around the panels as well, very nice!

Reclaim your garage this weekend with Wall Control pegboard organization products and send us a pic! We love customer submissions like these to share. Thanks to all of our loyal customers who take the time to send us pictures of their Wall Control pegboard being used!

The rustic elegance of this Denver area home is apparent in the variety wood species, styles, finishes & glazes used in the custom cabinetry. The home was a finalist for an HBA Denver MAME design award, in addition to numerous other award submissions.

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With 10 stocked pegboard colors and 4 stocked accessory colors creating a custom or themed workspace is easy to do. This University of Michigan themed workspace is a great example of what can be done with multiple pegboard colors and a little creativity. Thanks for the great customer submission David!

Customer submission photo of their entrance way with wood beams. Great way to add a rustic yet warm feel to your home. Barron Designs wood beams are cost effective, hand crafted in the US, and hand made for you!

The rustic elegance of this Denver area home is apparent in the variety wood species, styles, finishes & glazes used in the custom cabinetry. The home was a finalist for an HBA Denver MAME design award, in addition to numerous other award submissions.

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The rustic elegance of this Denver area home is apparent in the variety wood species, styles, finishes & glazes used in the custom cabinetry. The home was a finalist for an HBA Denver MAME design award, in addition to numerous other award submissions.

Organized to perfection! Close-up of Wall Control Red Metal Pegboard being used here in a custom pegboard cabinet. Customer Clark created a beautiful wooden hinged pegboard cabinet that can be opened and closed. A very creative, functional, and attractive use of Wall Control Metal Pegboard. Thanks for the great customer submission Clark!

Lake Silver 12x24 Matte Porcelain wall & floor tile. Client submission of completed bathroom , tiles purchased at Ontario Tile in Markham
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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