Customer Testimonial - Jackie H., Fort Myers, Florida
Wanted to let you and Ben know how fabulous the outdoor kitchen looks! Saw it in person for the first time this week. So appreciate your attention to detail!
Materita – Pelican Preserve Golf Course – Fort Myers Florida
Custom Outdoor Kitchen at Pelican Preserve
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens constructed this beautiful barbecue island in Materita, inside the Pelican Preserve community located right here in Fort Myers, Florida. You will see that the kitchen stops a little short of the wall on the right side. This allowed for the installation of the hurricane shutters, should the need arise. The homeowners received a lot of input from both their designer and siblings regarding the outdoor kitchen style and colors; we were happy to put everything in an easy to share electronic format. Our use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) enabled us to share the conceptual designs with everyone during the design phase. We truly enjoyed all the positive feedback as well.
”Working with Ben and Andrea on our new outdoor kitchen was, without a doubt, the best decision we made when we bought this home! We have had countless compliments from family and friends. From start to finish we received excellent advice and professional service that turned our thoughts and ideas into a beautiful reality. We know our outdoor kitchen will be the centerpiece of all our entertaining in the years to come! We highly recommend Ben and Andrea and Elegant Outdoor Kitchens!”
Randy B., Fort Myers, FL
Ultimately, everyone opted for the softer color of the Light Travertine stacked stone and a level one Giallo Ornamental granite. This combination of materials most definitely complemented one another. These color choices were in line with the original feel of the existing paint and paver colors. In this custom outdoor kitchen, we installed the durable and versatile Blaze 32” four-burner grill, a double drawer & access door combo, under-mount sink with a high-arc faucet and single access and a Blaze 5.2 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator. An additional feature of this outdoor kitchen (that cannot be seen in the photos that we’ve included) is the 15-year Invisablock sealer applied by the granite manufacturer.
All in all, another beautifully constructed outdoor living area from the pros here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida.
Materita at Pelican Preserve Drawing 32 Inch Front
Materita – Pelican Preserve WCI Community Home Completed Outdoor Kitchen
CAD Outdoor Kitchen Concept Design by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of SWFL
Are you looking for an outdoor kitchen builder? Do you have a custom barbecue island concept that you would like to turn into a reality? Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is your SWFL source for custom outdoor living area design. Give us a call today to speak with one of our outdoor kitchen design consultants. We’ll be happy to schedule an on-site consultation at your earliest convenience.
Built Strong Enough to Withstand A Hurricane – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
Blaze Professional 34-Inch 3 Burner Built-In Gas Grill With Rear Infrared Burner
This is another one of our custom outdoor kitchens that was under construction in south Naples, specifically the Naples Reserve community. This community is very close to Marco Island where Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 3 storm on September 10, 2017. We had the base of the cabinet completed and the hood was installed but we were still waiting on the granite. The kitchen did great, we were very proud of the quality of work by our team.
We always knew they did great work, but this was definitely the biggest test and we went two for two in an area that was very near the eye of the storm. The customer selected the Silver Travertine stacked stone & a level 1 Blue Sapphire granite. The 4” backsplash rises to 36” high for a width of 36” centered under the hood. The components included in this outdoor kitchen are the Blaze narrow trash pullout, which comes with a 42 qt trash bin, the Blaze 34” Professional 3-burner grill, the Blaze Professional Power Burner (great for crab boils), for storage there is the double drawer/access door under the grill and the access door under the sink. The hood is a 36” Trade-Wind hood with a 36” wide duct cover.
Close-up of Blaze 34 Inch Professional 3-Burner Grill
Close-up of Blaze Grill with Level 1 Blue Sapphire Granite
Front of Custom Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Design
Front View of Custom Barbecue Island Build by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
Silver Travertine Stacked Stone & a Level 1 Blue Sapphire Granite
Are you in the market for a custom outdoor kitchen builder? Look no further than the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. We build outdoor kitchens that are both beautiful and aesthetically appealing. Contact us today to schedule an outdoor kitchen consultation.
Our Outdoor Kitchens Have Been Successfully Tested During A Hurricane
We never really wanted to have our outdoor kitchens tested during a hurricane, but we have been asked about it by customers and have had some customers jokingly remark about them being built as solid as a bunker.
We never really wanted to have our barbecue islands tested during a hurricane, but we have been asked about it by customers and have had some customers jokingly remark about them being built as solid as a bunker. This outdoor kitchen was in the final stages of construction when it became apparent that Florida and likely the west coast was going to take a direct hit from Hurricane Irma. By the time the storm hit, everything was done with the exception of the punch out list.
This home is located in Winding Cypress in Naples which is close to Marco Island where Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 3 storm on September 10, 2017. As you can see, the hurricane shutters were still up when we took the photos. In case you were wondering, yes even the hood withstood the storm and sustained no damage.
”Excellent craftsmanship!!! It’s certainly beautiful and we look forward to enjoying ours for years to come!”
Heather K., Naples, Florida
The customer selected the Silver Travertine stacked stone & New Caledonia granite. The 4” backsplash rises to 36” high for a width of 36” centered under the hood. The components included in this outdoor kitchen are a Blaze 32” 4-burner grill with a 32” double door for access and storage. The single vertical door is located under the sink with the high-arc faucet. The Blaze 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator keeps those ice cold beverages close at hand. The 36” vent hood is manufactured by Trade-Wind, and we finish it off with the 36” custom stainless vent cover.
Left Side of Custom Barbecue Island Design
Silver Travertine Stacked Stone & New Caledonia Granite Countertops
Beautifully Crafted Custom Outdoor Kitchens by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
Hurricane Tested & Approved Barbecue Island
If you’ve been considering a custom barbecue island and you live in the Southwest Florida region, give us a call at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens to schedule an on-site design consultation. We’re more than happy to send out one of our barbecue island design specialists. As we mentioned earlier, our custom barbecue islands have now been successfully tested through a category 3 hurricane (Hurricane Irma). If you’re looking for a builder that focuses on structural integrity just as much as the aesthetic appeal, give us a call today!
Custom Barbecue Island Design & Manufacturing Services of Southwest Florida
Blaze Professional 34-Inch 3 Burner Built-In Gas Grill With Rear Infrared Burner
For this barbecue island we go back to Hampton Park at Gateway where the idea of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens was crafted. The summer kitchen rough-in option is incredibly popular in this community that was developed by WCI Communities. Due to the wall that WCI added with their rough-in option, the WCI homes lend themselves to that built-in look.
This customer went for a neutral look with the Light Travertine stacked stone and Giallo Ornamental granite. They opted to run the stacked stone to the bottom of the opening, approximately 41 above counter height.
As we come out of the summer months, we are reminded that living in Florida is really about living comfortably, outdoors in Florida. A pool and an outdoor space truly turn our houses into homes. But in the summer it is so hot and humid, the most desirable thing is to be in the water. Many Floridians are pool side all day, every day, especially families with children; and when the whole family is outside, it is no fun to be cooking inside.
In this custom barbecue island by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we installed the Blaze 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator, Blaze 34″ Professional grill with double drawer/access door combo and the sink with a high-arc faucet and single vertical door.
Light Travertine Stacked Stone and Giallo Ornamental Granite
Light Travertine Stacked Stone and Giallo Ornamental Granite
Hampton Park at Gateway Custom Outdoor Kitchen
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Linear WCI Build
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Custom Outdoor Kitchen Construction Fort Myers
Contact Us For A Custom Barbecue Island Design Consultation
Working Closely With Our Clients Is Just How We Do It
Blaze 32 Inch 4-Burner LTE Gas Grill With Rear Burner and Built-in Lighting System – Interior Burner Close-Up
This outdoor kitchen was designed and planned before the out of town customer had even closed on their home in Prato of Pelican Preserve. The customer worked closely with us selecting the stacked stone and granite through pictures. Initially we visited the home with the stacked stone options, allowing the customer to see (through photos) how the stacked stone coordinated with their paver and paint color. Once a stacked stone was selected, we took that stone to the granite yard and paired it with granites that we felt looked great while meeting the customer’s criteria. Yes, it is extra work to lug the heavy samples around, but because samples change colors depending on the color of items around them, we feel that we owe this service to our customers.
We see a combo here that we have seen before which is the Silver Travertine and the St. Cecilia Light level 1 granite. The semi-circle backsplash, gives it the added touch of elegance.
In this outdoor kitchen, we installed the Blaze 32” 4-burner grill with a double door under the grill, the Blaze 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator and an under mount sink with a single access door.
Give us a call today to schedule an on-site outdoor living design consultation. We’ll work closely with you to make sure you get exactly what you want in a custom barbecue island build. We’re Southwest Florida’s premiere BBQ island designer & manufacturer. So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call today!
This summer kitchen is like a Fire Magic gallery, using just about every Fire Magic barbecue island component that you can get. This was a remodel inspired by an upcoming Labor Day Party. We are so excited for this homeowner, we can’t wait for them to unveil this amazing master piece to all of their friends. The only remnants of the original outdoor kitchen are the travertine tile backsplash and the box above the hood that the vent stack runs through.
To match the rich, more traditionally colored existing travertine tile, the bold California Gold stacked stone was selected for the facade. The stone wraps around the front, the side and along the backside that faces the pool. The granite was a higher end granite Saturnia, which has a black base with large areas of gold. There is a 10 bar overhang on the back of the right side of the kitchen that faces the pool. This is definitely the entertainer’s custom outdoor kitchen, with the finishing touch being the colored lights under the lip of the granite.
All components in this outdoor kitchen are Fire Magic unless noted otherwise.
Trash container
66 Trade-Wind hood (yes over 5 of hood!)
Aurora 30 grill with rotisserie, digital temp, infrared burner
Double door with propane pullout and dual drawers with louvers (under grill)
Pacific Living Pizza Oven
Fired Magic single access with tank tray with louvers (under pizza oven)
Single access door (under the under mount sink)
Ice Maker with trim kit
Triple drawer
Outdoor rated refrigerator with trim kit
Bar caddy
Double drawer (under bar caddy)
Our clients spared no expense with this beautiful custom barbecue island. This just goes to show that Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida is always up to the task at hand. We work closely with our customers to deliver beautiful outdoor living projects that are always professionally designed and crafted, as well as always within the predefined budget. You can count on us, from concept to completion.
If you’ve been thinking about building a custom barbecue island for your home and would like to see some of our other projects, follow the link below. It will take you to our official barbecue island project portfolio page.
Are you ready for a custom barbecue island build? Allow us to help you design your outdoor living area today! Give us a call to schedule an on-site design consultation.
This summer kitchen was an extension of an existing outdoor kitchen. We added a counter-height addition onto the side of a two-tier bar. We added a 10” overhang to the right side, perfect for sitting at barstools and socializing over refreshing beverages. Rather than have the customer bear the expense of replacing all of the granite, we searched from Tampa to Key Largo to find the best match possible for the countertop which turned out to be a level 1 Napoli. The customer had an idea in mind for finishing the base. They wanted to employ an artist who had worked for them in the past to do a decorative stucco finish. We coordinated with the artist to make sure that we had prepped the base of the kitchen just as she needed it.
“Ben and Andrea, Great job on our outdoor space..My wife and I appreciated the communication and diligence in making sure the job was done timely and to our satisfaction.”
Tony & Michelle G., Lee County, Florida
In this outdoor kitchen, we installed the Blaze 34” Professional grill with a grill jacket and the double drawer/access door combo.
The Reality of a Barbecue Island Addition
Truth be told! Adding on to an existing barbecue island structure isn’t as easy as you would think. It’s sometimes easier to scrap the existing structure and start over. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens we deliver. We were able to add-on the counter-height addition with ease. We added a couplmore design flairs too. You can expect excellence and precision when you choose Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida.
Are you in need of a barbecue island addition? How about a complete custom outdoor kitchen? Well, now you have a friend in the outdoor kitchen industry. Call Elegant Outdoor Kitchens today to schedule an on-site design consultation.
Custom Outdoor Kitchen with a Built-in “Big Green Egg” Grill
We love this outdoor kitchen for so many reasons! This was our first Green Egg installation, though looking at the professional work and the attention to detail you would never know it. A lot of thought went into this outdoor kitchen in the design phase, from the thickness of the granite to the width of the stacked stone, figuring out the clearances and the height at which the base would need to sit took quite a bit of time.
We weren’t the only ones that put in the time to make it perfect. We met the homeowner at the granite yard twice, in search of that perfect granite which turned out to be an upgraded Wild Sea Green. Of all the granites we have installed, if we had to pick one that said Southwest Florida, this would be the one. It literally looks like it was cut from the sandy bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. It has swirls and pebbles and undulations. It was paired with the Silver Travertine stacked stone façade and the way that the colors complemented one another…again all we can say is perfection.
We used the Large Green Egg, a Bull outdoor rated refrigerator, under-mount sink with a high-arc faucet and a single access door.
About “The Big Green Egg” Kamado Style Grill
Large – Big Green Egg Kamado Style Grill
The Large EGG is the most popular size and a favorite to handle the cooking needs of most families and gatherings of friends. Accommodates all EGGcessories for baking, roasting or smoking – and it’s versatile enough for weekend cookouts or pizza parties, large enough for eight steaks at once, and efficient enough for an impromptu meatloaf for two!
The Large EGG can cook: 20-pound turkeys, 12 burgers, 6 chickens vertically, 8 steaks, or 7 racks of ribs vertically
Silver Travertine Stacked Stone
Custom Outdoor Kitchen With Built-In Big Green Egg Grill
Silver Travertine Stacked Stone Facade and Gorgeous Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite
Silver Travertine Stacked Stone Facade & Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite
Outdoor Rated Refrigerator & Silver Travertine Stacked Stone Facade
Outdoor Kitchen Design of Southwest Florida
Open Big Green Egg Grill With Silver Travertine Stacked Stone
Large Big Green Egg Kamado Style Outdoor Grill
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens doing Some Countertop Finishing Work
Custom Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida
Custom Outdoor Kitchen With Built-in Big Green Egg Grill
Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing of Fort Myers, Florida
Custom Outdoor Kitchen By Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida
Close-up of Silver Travertine Stacked Stone
Close-up of Open Big Green Egg Grill
Close-up of Large Big Green Egg Grill
Close-up Of Big Green Egg and Silver Travertine Stacked Stone Facade & Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite
Big Green Egg Grill with Beautiful Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite
Beautiful Barbecue Island Design & Manufacturing
Beautiful Barbecue Island Design & Manufacturing
Close-up of Silver Travertine Stacked Stone
Close-up of Large Big Green Egg Grill
Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite That Goes Perfect With Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite
Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite That Goes Perfect With Upgraded Wild Sea Green Granite
As they say good things come to those who wait. This was a small addition in the Verandah that took a little time. We were in contact with this homeowner over the course of several months and worked with them adjusting our schedule around the completion date of their lanai extension. After a couple of delays to make sure everything was just so, once they gave us the green light, we were able to start the project within two days. By reserving time in the schedule for them and pulling other customers forward, when this customer met unexpected delays, meant that this customer was never more than just a few days away from a start date with us. Once we started this project, we completed it in record time…9 calendar days.
The homeowner selected the Light Travertine stacked stone. The granite countertop and backsplash were a level 1 St. Cecilia Classic. They went with a backsplash that was just shy of three foot above counter height.
The Blaze components used in the kitchen were: Blaze 25″ 3-burner Built-in Grill, 25″ double access door, 5.2 CU FT refrigerator and trim kit.
Here is what the customer had to say about their summer kitchen:
Larry and I are very satisfied with our outdoor kitchen. We value your attention to detail, and we appreciate how well you scheduled all of the pieces of the installation. We are very happy that we contracted with you to design and install our kitchen. And we greatly appreciate your patience with our delays.
Nita, Fort Myers, Florida
If you’ve been thinking about building a custom outdoor kitchen for your home and would like to see some of our elegant outdoor kitchen designs, follow the link below. It will take you to our official outdoor kitchen project portfolio page.
Close-up of Custom Outdoor Kitchen and Blaze 25 Inch Built-in Grill
The Blaze components used in the kitchen were Blaze 25 3-burner Built-in Grill, 25 double access door, 5.2 CU FT refrigerator and trim kit
Light Travertine stacked stone – The granite countertop and backsplash were a level 1 St. Cecilia Classic
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida
Elegant Outdoor Kitchen – BBQ Island Design & Manufacturing of Southwest Florida
Custom Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Design
Barbecue Island with Blaze 25 Inch Built-in Grill, Double Access Doors and Refrigerator
When it comes to custom outdoor kitchens and barbecue island design, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has you covered. We pride ourselves on building both beautiful and functional outdoor kitchen products, all at an affordable rate. Give us a call today to speak with one of our professional outdoor kitchen consultants. Or, schedule an on-site consultation today!
What’s a Lanai Extension? A lanai or lānai is a type of roofed, open-sided veranda, patio or porch originating in Hawaii. Many homes, apartment buildings, hotels and restaurants in Hawaii are built with one or more lānais.
