Category: Outdoor Kitchen Construction

Free Outdoor Kitchen Design Guide by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Posted on June 30, 2017 by - Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction Information, Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas, Outdoor Kitchen Ideas, Uncategorized

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The Process Of Building A Custom Outdoor Kitchen

We have compiled the perfect outdoor kitchen design guide that’s designed to give you an introduction to the process. The Elegant Outdoor Kitchens team has compiled a useful outdoor kitchen design guide that will help you understand what to expect from a custom outdoor kitchen build. You’ll learn about design configurations, materials, grills, components, and so much more. Download your design guide below.
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens – Starting Your Outdoor Kitchen Construction Project Guide.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen plans can be as simple or complex as you desire. The one physical factor that keeps many of us from designing the ultimate outdoor living area is space. Chances are that you have a limited amount space or physical area to work with. Unless your last name is Rockefeller, then you just got it like that. The other factor tends to be budget.

 
Materita in Pelican Preserve Outdoor Kitchen BBQ Island

Materita in Pelican Preserve Outdoor Kitchen BBQ Island

There are many practical design layouts that you can implement. Most of these layouts stem from a few basic design configurations. The base layout configurations consist of:

  • Straight or Linear
  • U-Shape
  • L-Shape
  • Split Level
  • ¾ Square

While this list is anything but extensive, almost every custom outdoor kitchen layout is based off one of these basic models. Depending on the area you have, we’re certain that you can convey to your EOK Designer which type of design configuration you want through the base styles mentioned.

The best part of designing an outdoor kitchen is the customization. BBQ Island designs are customized with everything from backsplashes, raised bar areas (split level), dining areas, even fire features built right into the counter-top. The list is quite endless when it comes to structural customization. This section of the brochure will prepare you to talk the talk with your designer.

 

Aesthetic Finish Materials

Close-Up of Special Order Counter-Top Granite with Striped Pattern

Close-Up of Special Order Counter-Top Granite with Striped Pattern

When working with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you’re able to choose the unique finishing materials for your brand-new custom outdoor kitchen. When it comes to your finishing material options, the material choices are quite extensive. It’s important to understand that inferior materials and craftsmanship will deteriorate quickly in an outdoor environment.

Countertops

During the layout and design phase you will have already decided on how much counter space you have to work with. Countertops are important, as you will need them to prepare food, serve food, and ultimately use as a space to set stuff down. The material you choose for your countertop is an important one. You should consider that it will be exposed to outdoor elements, it can’t stain or chip easily, and it should match your siding. Luckily there are many options when it comes to countertops. The best choices are going to be materials like natural stone, concrete, or an outdoor tile. It’s best to speak with an Elegant Outdoor Kitchens representative before purchasing any materials for your countertop.

 

Facing Finish

The siding finish is what you and your guests will immediately notice about your outdoor kitchen. That’s why this finish should be considered carefully. It’s always a good idea to choose a finish that matches your overall outdoor environment and your countertops. Stone veneer, also known as stacked stone is an upscale and popular outdoor kitchen finish. When choosing a veneer, you must consider your climate and the weather it will be exposed to. What you will have to choose from will depend on your environment. Speak with your Elegant Outdoor Kitchens representative about the material options that are available and suitable for your climate. They’ll be happy to showcase some of the beautiful materials you can use for your outdoor kitchen.

 

Built-In Grills & Accessories

The best part of designing your outdoor kitchen is choosing from the amazing cooking & grilling components that are available today. The choices are vast and it helps to have an experienced outdoor kitchen consultant to help you realize your outdoor cooking needs. You must consider many factors when choosing your grill, stainless steel accessories, and secondary cooking components. Things to keep in mind are your budget and the space you have in your outdoor kitchen design.

 

The Built-In Grill

Blaze 40 Inch 5-Burner Gas Grill With Rear Burner - Open Grill Head

Blaze 40 Inch 5-Burner Gas Grill With Rear Burner – Open Grill Head

Let’s face it, an outdoor kitchen isn’t a kitchen without a professional grill. This will be your go-to cooking component for your outdoor living area. It’s important to make sure you choose a grill that’s durable, high performance, and will withstand the test of time. The last thing you want to do is build an outdoor kitchen with cut-out dimensions for a grill that will only last two years. What If the manufacturer goes out of business? Our recommendation is that you buy a professional style grill that will last you between ten to fifteen years. Plus, the performance you’ll get from a professional grill is unmatched when compared to some of the lower end manufacturers you find at places like Home Depot.

Outdoor Kitchen Accessories

From Pizza Ovens to Access Doors, Drawers, and more. Your outdoor kitchen can be outfitted with even more custom cooking components than your interior kitchen. There are very few limits to cooking outdoors. Speak with one of our Elegant Outdoor Kitchens designers to choose your custom accessories and additional cooking components.

Designing and outdoor kitchen for your home is an exciting time. It’s important that you choose a company that will work closely with you to plan, design, and manufacture the outdoor kitchen that you’ve always wanted. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens we pride ourselves on communication and customer service & support. Building your perfect outdoor kitchen means that we must first understand what you want in an outdoor living area. We hope that our outdoor kitchen design guide helps. Give us a call or send us an inquiry through the form we’ve included below. We’re here to help you with all your custom outdoor kitchen needs. So, let’s get building!

Call Elegant Outdoor Kitchens at (239) 229-9033 to schedule YOUR outdoor kitchen consultation!

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Construction of Fort Myers Florida

Posted on June 27, 2017 by - Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction Information

Outdoor Kitchen Builder Fort Myers Florida

Understanding The Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design Process

The outdoor kitchen design process is exciting! You’ll always receive professional services when you choose Elegant Outdoor Kitchens to build your custom BBQ Island. From concept to completion, we’ll transform your backyard into an entertaining environment that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida is your source for innovative and aesthetically appealing custom outdoor kitchens. We specialize in all types of outdoor kitchen construction services. From design concept to installation & finishing. Our courteous and professional team will walk you through the entire process of constructing the outdoor living area you’ve always dreamt about. We work closely with our customers, every step of the way, attentive to every detail, and always within your budget.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design - CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design – CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Planning & designing your custom outdoor kitchen area is always a blast. From choosing a design layout & cooking components to selecting the finishing materials, you’ll enjoy every step of the way. Our professionals are experienced and knowledgeable within the outdoor living industry. So, we’re able to take you through our past projects and explore new design options that will help you get a better idea of what we’re capable of. We don’t start building until you’re 100% happy with the design. That’s why Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is the premier outdoor kitchen construction company in Florida.

We Understand Our Customers

We understand our clients and outdoor kitchen construction. We want you to be happy with your custom outdoor kitchen area. That’s why our elegant outdoor design process was created. To ensure that our customers know exactly what their getting in their custom build. We develop and design with CAD (Computer Aided Design). CAD technology allows us to present a design or designs to our customers for approval. This eliminates most misunderstandings or errors that can occur. This happens before we ever start the actual construction process. Between planning, design, and open communication with our customers, we feel confident that we can deliver exactly what you want, and always within your predetermined budget.

What Are You Waiting For?

There are very few companies in the Florida market that can successfully meld functional design with aesthetic beauty. We’re one of those contractors. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens offers affordable solutions that will transform your outdoor area into a brand new entertaining & hosting environment. Enabling you to create new and exciting meals, while creating new memories with your family and loved ones.

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Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Considerations

Posted on June 25, 2017 by - News, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction Information, Outdoor Kitchen Countertops, Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas

Custom Granite Outdoor Kitchen Countertops by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Countertops - Granite

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Countertops – Granite

When it comes to your elegant outdoor kitchen, countertops are one of your first considerations. Countertops improve the aesthetic appeal of your barbecue Island. Outdoor kitchen countertops are the primary place for food preparation and serving. It’s important to understand how much counter space you’ll need, along with whether you’ll add any features and or components to it. Adding components like a sink or sideburner, or features such as a backsplash are things you must keep in mind. Functionality and durability should be top priorities when building your outdoor kitchen. Looks are important, but not before functionality and durability. It’s extremely important to select a material that will complement the style of your home, along with how you intend to use it.

An outdoor countertop needs to be durable, weather-resistant, and beautiful. Outdoor countertops will be exposed to natural elements such as UV rays, heat, humidity, rain, etc. Therefore, durable and weatherproof outdoor countertop materials are of the utmost importance. Other considerations are material strength and resistance to spills, staining and frequent use.

Three of the best choices for your outdoor kitchen countertops are stone, concrete, and tile. Stone, concrete, and tile are designed to stand up to the outdoor elements and use. It’s always a good idea to check with the manufacturer before installing. The last thing you want to do is install a countertop material, only to find that it’s made for interior use only. We wouldn’t want your beautiful countertop to fade or deteriorate too quickly. Durable and protective materials can be costlier in the initial construction process, but these costs up front will end up saving you in the long run.

If you’re thinking of building a custom outdoor kitchen area and need to speak with a professional, give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today. We’re the premier outdoor kitchen construction company in Southern Florida. Schedule an on-site consultation today!

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Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas – Considerations Before Your Outdoor Kitchen Build

Posted on June 7, 2017 by - Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction Information, Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas, Outdoor Kitchen Ideas

Before you Build your Outdoor Kitchen

Dallas White & Silver Travertine - Outdoor Kitchen Construction by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Dallas White & Silver Travertine – Outdoor Kitchen Construction by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

When considering a design for your custom outdoor kitchen area and living space, it’s as much about performance as it is about style and aesthetics. Before committing to a design, there are few questions you might want to take into consideration. To get what you want out of an outdoor kitchen build, you must first understand what you want to achieve, and what you have to work with.

There are quite a few options in the outdoor kitchen construction industry. Over the years it has evolved drastically into a type of sub-class in construction. All throughout America there are both contractors and manufacturers devoted to building the best outdoor kitchen islands and cooking components. Cooking components like high performance grills, pizza ovens, and beautiful stainless-steel doors & drawers. These outdoor kitchen upgrades are so popular today that home developers are now pre-installing both natural gas and water lines into lanais. Making it that much easier to add-on and build an outdoor living space. A quick search on the web will result in a plethora of custom outdoor kitchen construction photos.

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has included the questionnaire below as an exercise in planning and development for your project. We’ve also included a downloadable version at the bottom of the article. If you can take the time to answer these question, you’ll be that much closer to getting the outdoor kitchen you want and need for your home.

Considerations Before You Start Your Outdoor kitchen Design & Build

 
Will you be hosting parties, or the occasional intimate family gathering?

 

Will you need refrigeration, natural gas, or running water?

 

Do you have the proper water and/or gas lines running to your outdoor living area? If not, have you inquired about an estimate?

 

What type of fuel will your primary cooking components use? Natural Gas, Propane, Charcoal, Wood or a multi-fuel outdoor cooking appliance?

 

Will you also dine outside? If so, will your dining area be built-in to the outdoor kitchen island?

 

What style of cooking are you interested in? Grilling, Baking, Smoking or a combination of cooking styles?

 

What type of material finishes are you planning on using? Have you considered how the material will fair in the SWFL climate?

 

Have you considered both functional storage and trash storage? Does it matter?

 

What design configuration or island layout works best for your outdoor space?

 

What’s your overall project budget?

 

Have you spoke with a professional design consultant yet?

Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas – Considerations Questionnaire PDF

The above questionnaire is a great place to start conceptually thinking about your outdoor living area. We’ve provided it as a free download too. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida is a reputable and professional outdoor kitchen contractor. So, we understand what goes into an outdoor kitchen build, as well as what you should start to consider. Hopefully, this will help you turn your thought process into an actual plan. Let’s start building!

If you haven’t been consulted by a professional builder yet, please give us a call. We’ll help you design the outdoor living area you’ve always wanted. Call Elegant Outdoor Kitchens today!

(239) 229-9033

5 Reasons Why You Should Have an Outdoor Kitchen Area

Posted on June 6, 2017 by - News, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction Information, Outdoor Kitchen Ideas

5 Reasons Featured to Build a Brand New Outdoor Kitchen - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Outdoor Kitchens are becoming a normal addition to the American home. They are considered an extension of the indoor residence, acting as a place to grill, dine, and socialize. This isn’t something new though; Mediterranean people have been doing this for hundreds of years. In all actuality, it can be considered a part of their culture.

The American style outdoor kitchen is unique though, it draws inspiration from multiculturalism. As we all know, grilling and cooking styles vary from region to region. In an American outdoor kitchen, it’s not uncommon to see an Italian style pizza oven next to a Kamado style, or a traditional style grill. Just as we’re a melting pot for all the amazing people from around the world, we’re starting to see multicultural cooking and grilling influences in the American outdoor kitchen. I must say, it’s an amazing time to build your custom outdoor kitchen area!

Increase the Value of your Residential with an Outdoor Kitchen Build1. The No Brainer – It Raises the Value of Your Home

Let’s face it, Americans like to invest! We want to know that the money we’re putting into something will eventually yield some type of financial gain. Well, you’re in luck. An outdoor kitchen area that’s professionally built will do just that, increase the value of your home. Not only will it increase the value, but it will be that much more appealing to the “would be buyer” if you decide to sell your home. This is one of those features that can tip the buyer scale in your favor.

 

2. Extends and Expands Your Living Space

The outdoor kitchen & outdoor living area is an extension of your home. There’s really no need to add-on an additional room to your residence. At least not one with four walls and a roof. Just build the outdoor retreat you’ve always wanted, one with a kitchen, dining area, and covered patio with lounging chairs. You’ll be able to celebrate family birthdays, holidays, or just plain days in your new outdoor living area. Now, there’ll be less need to vacation, because you’ll absolutely love your new “stay-cation” environment.

 

Eat Healthy from Home with an Outdoor Kitchen Environment3. Eat Healthier with Home Cooked & Grilled Meals (Restaurant Style)

Grilling is already known to enhance the flavor of food. Even more so when the food is from your own grill, it’s just better! It also allows you to experiment with grilling styles along with cooking the food to your own taste. The best part is that you know, without a doubt, the source of your food. You’ll be able to cook much leaner and healthier meals from your own grill too. Since most the fat and grease ends up dripping off the meat, this will make your home grilled meals that much healthier.

 

4. Great for Entertaining Family and Loved Ones

Did we mention the outdoor entertainment value! Yea, one of the best parts. Your new outdoor kitchen area will allow you to truly entertain your guests. Opening both the interior and exterior of your home to your guests will make entertaining easy and effortless, like a summer breeze. You’ll be a source of envy from all your family and friends. The possibilities are endless.

 

5. Keeps Cooking Smells Outside

When you cook that fresh Salmon you just purchased from the market, the last thing you’re thinking about is your home smelling like fish for the next few days. We all love the delicious smell of great food, but we don’t want our furniture, clothes, and other valuables smelling like it. One of the best reasons for owning an outdoor kitchen area is this very fact. You’re able to keep those smells out of your primary living area. With an outdoor kitchen area, you can keep your home smelling like “Summer Rain”, or whatever other fragrance you prefer.

There are countless other benefits and reasons to build a custom outdoor kitchen & living area. They end up being a special place where you and your loved ones can enjoy each other’s company. This is by far the most valuable aspect of this construction concept. You’ll have a place to socialize, making lovely memories while enjoying the people who really matter in life.

 

We understand that building a outdoor kitchen area is a big decision. We’re here to assist by answering any questions you might have about the construction process. With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens you’ll never encounter pushy sales people. Just our professional design team that’s ready to build your custom outdoor living space. Contact us today for more information.

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View some samples of our quality outdoor kitchen construction work below.

Beautiful Custom Outdoor Kitchens

Beautiful Custom Outdoor Kitchens

Are you in the Florida area? Excellent, because Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is your premiere outdoor kitchen and BBQ island contractor. We serve Esperanza in Paseo, Solaro & Materita in Pelican Preserve, Bridgetown, Plantation all in Fort Myers; Corkscrew Shores in Estero and in Lely in Naples! Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida is the leading custom outdoor kitchen construction company. We provide custom solutions for your outdoor living space. We’re licensed and insured! Give us a call today for more information or to schedule an on-site consultation. Let’s get building, today!

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