Complete your backyard with patios, pergolas, kitchens, and more.

Outdoor Living

Design Your Entire Backyard, Not Just the Pool

A great backyard is more than a pool. It is the space around it that brings everything together and turns your yard into a place your family actually wants to spend time. Phillips Poolscapes designs and builds complete outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Northeast Ohio, including patios, pergolas, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and more. Whether you are building a new pool and want the full backyard designed at the same time or looking to upgrade the space around an existing pool, our team handles the entire project.

Every outdoor living project is managed personally by Mike Phillips with the same hands on approach and quality standards that define our pool construction work. We work with homeowners who want a cohesive backyard design where every element works together, looks intentional, and is built to hold up in Northeast Ohio's climate.

Outdoor Living Options

Phillips Poolscapes builds a wide range of outdoor living features that can be paired with a new pool, added to an existing pool area, or designed as a standalone backyard project. Here is an overview of what we offer.

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Patios and Pool Decking

Concrete, paver, and natural stone patios designed to complement your pool and create functional space for lounging, dining, and entertaining.

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Pergolas and Shade Structures

Custom pergolas and shade structures that define outdoor rooms, provide relief from the sun, and add architectural character to your backyard.

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Outdoor Kitchens

Built in grills, countertops, storage, and prep areas that bring your cooking and entertaining outdoors steps away from the pool.

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Fire Features

Fire pits and fireplaces that extend your outdoor season and create a natural gathering point for family and guests.

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Lighting

Landscape and hardscape lighting that highlights key features, improves safety around the pool and patio, and extends the usability of your backyard into the evening.

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Automation Systems

Smart controls for lighting, water features, and pool equipment that let you manage your entire backyard from your phone or a single control panel.

Why Choose Us for Outdoor Living

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Pool and Hardscape Under One Roof

Because we build pools and outdoor living spaces, your entire backyard project is designed and managed by one team for a seamless result.

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Owner on Every Project

Mike Phillips personally oversees every outdoor living project with the same hands on involvement he brings to pool construction.

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Cohesive Backyard Design

We design outdoor living spaces that complement your pool, home, and landscape so everything looks and functions as one connected space.

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Over 15 Years of Experience

Our team brings more than 15 years of construction experience to every patio, wall, and outdoor structure we build.

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Built for Northeast Ohio

Every material and design choice accounts for local weather, freeze and thaw cycles, and the demands of year round outdoor use.

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Full Project Management

From design and permitting to construction and cleanup, we manage the full scope of your outdoor living project from start to finish.

See Our Outdoor Living Work

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Popular Questions About Outdoor Living

  • Can I add outdoor living features to an existing pool?

    Yes. We regularly design and build patios, pergolas, retaining walls, and other features around existing pools to upgrade the overall backyard.

  • Do I need to build a pool to hire you for outdoor living work?

    Each visit includes water testing, chemical balancing, skimming, brushing, vacuuming, and an equipment check.

  • How long does an outdoor living project take?

    Timelines depend on the scope of work. A patio or retaining wall may take one to two weeks, while a full backyard build with multiple features may take several weeks. Contact us for a free quote and estimated timeline.

  • What materials do you use for patios and decking?

    We work with concrete, pavers, and natural stone depending on the look, function, and budget for your project.

  • Do you build outdoor kitchens?

    Yes. We build fully equipped outdoor kitchens with built in grills, countertops, storage, and prep areas designed for year round use.

  • Do you offer financing for outdoor living projects?

    Yes. We partner with Hearth to offer flexible financing options for outdoor living projects of all sizes. Learn more here. 

  • Is it better to build my pool and outdoor living space at the same time?

    When possible, yes. Building everything together allows for a more cohesive design, reduces overall construction time, and avoids the need to work around a finished pool later.

Service area

roudly serving homeowners across Akron, Canton, Medina, Cleveland, and surrounding communities throughout Northeast Ohio.

  • Akron, OH
  • Canton, OH
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Medina, OH
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • Wooster, OH
  • Strongsville, OH
  • North Canton, OH
  • Green, OH
  • Canfield, OH
  • Warren, OH
  • Dover, OH
  • New Philadelphia, OH
  • Alliance, OH
  • Youngstown, OH
  • Massillon, OH 
  • ...And Surrounding Communities

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