Outdoor Living
Custom Outdoor Kitchens
Cook, serve, and stay part of the gathering with an outdoor kitchen designed around the way you entertain.
Dinner belongs outside
Keep the cook connected to the gathering
An outdoor kitchen works best when the person preparing dinner can still see and talk to guests. Place the cooking area in relation to the table, seating, and route into the house before deciding how long the counter should be.
A compact grill island and a larger entertaining kitchen solve different needs. Think about what you actually cook, where food will be prepared, and which items you want close at hand. Leave room for doors, drawers, and people to move while the kitchen is in use.
- A convenient route from the indoor kitchen
- Serving space beside the cooking area
- Storage for the items you use outside
- Guest seating clear of the work area
Surface, Comfort And Style
Choose the appliances before finalizing the surround
Compare appliance dimensions and installation requirements with the proposed cabinets, counters, and masonry. Check how service panels, shutoffs, and storage will remain accessible. Samples can help you relate the visible finish to the house and patio.
Review the selected equipment and finishes for their intended outdoor exposure and care. Shade, nearby structures, prevailing wind, and rain can influence placement; the actual appliance instructions and project design determine the requirements.
- 01CookingEquipment and access
Check the proposed appliance sizes, installation requirements, controls, and access for service.
- 02PreparationUseful counter space
Place preparation and serving surfaces where they support the way you cook.
- 03GatheringA clear route for guests
Keep occupied seats and the route to the table out of the cooking work area.
- 04ConnectionsUtilities and the patio
Define utility work, supporting construction, and adjoining surfaces in the project scope.
From Design To Installation
Turn the way you cook into a workable layout
Start with a short list of what you want to cook and how you want to host. A measured layout can then connect those priorities to the available patio and the required utility work.
- 01Identify the cooking and serving tasks you want outdoors.
- 02Compare equipment and the space it requires.
- 03Position the kitchen with dining, seating, and circulation.
- 04Confirm construction, utility responsibilities, access, and finish details.
Planning Your Space
Outdoor kitchen decisions
Should I choose appliances or the island size first?
Consider them together. Appliances have specific dimensions, clearances, ventilation, and service-access requirements. Use the proposed equipment and your cooking routine to test the island layout before the surrounding construction is finalized.
Can the kitchen use an existing patio?
The existing surface, supporting construction, elevations, available space, and utility routes need review. Identify what can remain and what the new kitchen requires rather than assuming the patio is suitable for every arrangement.
What belongs in an outdoor kitchen estimate?
Identify the equipment, counters, surround, supporting construction, utilities, adjoining paving, access, and cleanup. Confirm who provides and installs each item and which selections or approvals remain open.
Create Your Outdoor Space
Bring dinner—and the conversation—outside.
Tell us what you want to change and how you hope to use the finished space. A few current photos are enough to start.