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An Elegant Outdoor Kitchen mock-up before construction and installation.

“Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is one of the easiest, friendliest, and most professional companies I have ever worked with. When interviewing other companies, some companies would not even come out to look at the lanai area. I knew this company would be great from the start when Andrea came out to look at our lanai a couple times and blue-taped the area before we even signed a contract. From helping select granite to sending reminders of appointment times, this company goes above and beyond. The quality of work is amazing, too. Watching Ben and his team, you can tell they take pride in their work and are very meticulous to make sure the job is done correctly.

I look forward to hosting many pool parties with our stunning outdoor kitchen!”

This summer kitchen was built in a GL Home in Marina Bay. The lanai space was a little unique in that it had a wall running at a 45° angle. We had to be cognizant not to allow the outdoor kitchen to encroach on the view of the window to the left or the walkway from the sliders on the right. Luckily with our 3D design process, the space was drawn to scale and we were easily and accurately able to plan out our execution.

A Summer Outdoor Kitchen in the Pelican Preserve

This custom barbecue island by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has a beautiful Mint Sandstone veneer finish and we used Millennium Granite for the Countertop finish
Pelican Preserve Golf Club Community Logo

Pelican Preserve Golf Club Community Logo

A Summer Kitchen in the Pelican Preserves by EOK

In the Pelican Preserve, constructed in an Islamorada built by WCI Communities, we meet a beautifully crafted summer kitchen.

With its Mint Sandstone appearance and an ever slight splash of green, this 8’7” Elegant Outdoor Kitchen meets all your barbecuing and food preparation needs. From its contemporary finish overlaid with care on each stone to the level 3 Millennium Granite countertop, backsplash and side splash specially designed to adhere to the theme of the home’s interior, you’ll you get the seamless feeling that you deserve when walking from one part of your home to the next.

The backsplash stands a foot tall on the edges and reaches a pinnacle height of 32” with the maximum width of the half circle being 42”. Within the stones and granite lie the new LTE Series Blaze 4.1 CU Ft outdoor rated refrigerator with illuminated knobs. Personalized by our customer, in addition to the stone and granite, was an infrared searing burner and rotisserie kit on the grill. Beneath it, we installed a 32” DDC (drawer/double door combo), which allows for storage of the LP tank while simultaneously allowing for storage. The undermounted sink, with a high-arc faucet, further increases the functionality of this outdoor kitchen.

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A Clean Coastal Looking Barbecue Island Design

This Custom Barbecue Island was Finished Using Level 3 Ocean Beige Granite

An Outdoor Kitchen Inspired By The Southwest Florida Coast

This custom barbecue island was installed in a Taylor Morrison Home in the Esplanade off of Immokalee Rd in Naples, Florida.

Subtle yet potent, the L-shaped workstation (8’10” grill side x 7’9” fridge side) serves many purposes from its easily accessible sink, with hot and cold water, to its icemaker/refrigerator that’s just an arm’s reach away. Accented with Florida in mind it dawns a level 3 Ocean Beige granite countertop as a reminder of the natural beauty surrounding our lovely state. The countertop, sleek and uniquely colorful, appears to have been cut right from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, guests and family members can pull up a chair to our spacious island to eat, converse or rest after a long day.

Hosting a variety of top of the line amenities, this outdoor kitchen design uses an under-mounted sink with a high-arc faucet, a single vertical door (beneath faucet), a Blaze narrow-trash storage compartment, a Tradewind 36” standalone hood vented through the back wall, a Blaze 32” 4-burner LTE series grill, a Blaze 32” door and double drawer combo (beneath grill), a Blaze icemaker and pump that swings left while the 4.1 CU outdoor refrigerator swings right. Inside the fridge illuminates an oceanic blue lighting system that both calms and soothes the eyes and mind, helping to turn your cooking experience into a stress-free act of love. Lastly, included in the kitchen specifications, are one custom stainless-steel trim kit to house both the outdoor refrigerator and the icemaker.

Hosting Outdoor Gathering Has Never Been So Effortless

If it’s motivation you seek, the inspiration you lack, the passion you long for or even if you just wish to fall back in love with the center of your home, give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call and let us help you like we have so many others. Quality is just a phone call away.

If you’re looking for a custom outdoor kitchen contractor in the Southwest Florida area, give us a call here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. We provide a superior outdoor living design solution! Make sure to view some of the other projects by EOK.

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A Glowing Inspiration – Barbecue Island

ant Outdoor Kitchens - finished with a Golden White stacked stone and Santa Cecilia Napoli level 1 granite

Another Inspirational Barbecue Island Design by EOK

This barbecue island, built in the Esplanade of Naples, Florida, was incorporated into the Mercede floorplan designed by Taylor Morrison, a homebuilder. Conceived in the summer of 2017, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens spent nine months perfecting its aesthetics and practicality before ultimately implementing it into this newly constructed home; we are very proud of the engineering that went into this one-of-a-kind station and know our customers will be as well.

The layout is simplified and user-friendly. Its contents include a Blaze 41. CU Ft refrigerator and the Blaze 32″ 4-Burner Traditional Series grill with the 32″ drawer/door combination. Its ventilation is supported by a 36″ Zephyr hood. Complete with an undermounted sink, a high-arc faucet and 18″ vertical doors this particular kitchen glows with the inspiration you deserve as you host a gathering with family and friends.

The décor, customized by our clients, consists of a Golden White stacked stone which protrudes asymmetrically from its adjacent and is effortlessly paired with a Santa Cecilia Napoli level 1 granite countertop. The black splash, of which bears a pleasant distinction from its neighboring parts, is a 36″ x 36″ square, tying the grill and the hood into companionship. We welcomed further involvement from our customers when they desired scones to be integrated into the project. Ben, a representative of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, worried that simply mounting the lights and cutting the stone flush around the scone would present an unfinished look. He suggested using the same travertine tile that was used on the lanai as a backing for the scones to be mounted. The final product speaks to the vision and execution that our company strives to employ with each and every one of our customers. We leave no scone left unturned!

Contact Your Custom Outdoor Living Specialists In SWFL

If you’re in the SWFL region and have thought about purchasing a new home or updating your existing living quarters, give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call. We specialize in barbeque islands, outdoor kitchens and, most importantly, customer service that will leave you feeling listened to, cared for and satisfied.

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Plenty of Space – Barbecue Island Build

Custom Barbecue Island with Golden White Stacked Stone Façade, Classic Travertine Premium Tile, Verona level 1 Granite

This barbecue island was a remodel in the Verandah. While the client’s old summer kitchen was probably before it’s time, it’s time had come to pass and the existing space was in need of a little sprucing up. Being the custom outdoor kitchen contractor that we are, we were more than up to the task of repurposing this outdoor living area. Though the windows and the arched area add a unique flair, you need an expert that can handle the challenge of rocking and tiling those areas. At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we can effectively navigate these types of structural challenges. There’s generally no problem too big or too small for the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens team!

The finishing materials we used for this project are a perfect complement to one another and include the Golden White stacked stone façade and backsplash, melded with the Classic Travertine Premium Tile, installed on a diagonal in the recessed area, along with the Verona level 1 granite. The homeowner appreciated the overall aesthetic design and appeal of the complete outdoor kitchen area. The finished design ended up looking harmonious and inviting!

Plenty of Space for Barbecue Island Components

This 12′ 1″ custom outdoor kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens provided a plethora of space to work with, which is often extremely useful when it comes to the process of a homeowner selecting components that extend the functionality of their outdoor kitchen. One of the most significant issues we come across when building our custom barbecue islands is limited structural space. You can only install so many components in your island cabinetry. Below you’ll find a list of the following components that we integrated into this particular barbecue island build.

  • Under mount sink with high-arc faucet (includes hook-up by licensed plumber to existing hot/cold & drain lines)
  • Single vertical door (under sink)
  • Blaze triple access drawer
  • Blaze 42″ Vent Hood
  • Blaze 32” 4-burner LTE series (natural gas, with certified gas hook-up) – the LTE series features the lighted knobs for that extra “wow” factor!
  • Blaze 32″ Double Doors (underneath the grill)
  • Blaze narrow trash storage drawer
  • Blaze 5.2 CU FT outdoor refrigerator
  • Blaze 5.2 Outdoor Refrigerator Trim Kit

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All in all, this outdoor kitchen build turned out precisely as we planned, another structurally sound product by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. If you’re in the process of planning, or you’re still in consideration of an outdoor kitchen & living area, give us a call today to schedule a free on-site design consultation. Our team is always happy to answer any questions you might have about the process of building a new outdoor kitchen.

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Sound of Convenience – Outdoor Kitchen

Close up of Golden White Stacked Stone and Blaze Components on Barbecue Island
Arborwood Preserve WCI Community Logo

Arborwood Preserve WCI Community Logo

This summer kitchen project was designed and constructed in a former WCI Villa model home, it was our first custom barbecue island built in Arborwood Preserve by WCI.This outdoor kitchen is sure to be invaluable on those gorgeous, sunny days spent lounging poolside. The perfect outdoor living area kitchen built for entertaining both family and friends with delicious barbecue cuisine. This BBQ island design incorporates all the traditional features of an outdoor kitchen. From the Blaze 32″ 4 Burner Barbecue Grill, Under-mount Sink with High-Arc Faucet, to the Outdoor Refrigerator. It has all the primary components that make having an outdoor kitchen worthwhile when it comes to convenience. This custom outdoor kitchen build will surely save our client valuable time when they find themselves wanting to grill up a fantastic meal outdoors.

This 9’3″ linear outdoor kitchen is beautiful, finished with a Golden White Stacked Stone. The countertop, backsplash, and flanking backsplashes are a level 1 St. Cecilia Light granite. Melding perfectly with the Golden White Stacked Stone siding, a custom outdoor kitchen build that’s fit for the cover of Hearth & Home magazine! By the way, Hearth & Home we are available for a cover feature.

The components you’ll find in this custom Elegant Outdoor Kitchen are the most popular and frequently selected components when it comes to functionality! Hey, when an inventory of components work, they work! Who are we to mess with the perfection a tried-and-true component set.

  • Under-Mount Sink with High-Arc Faucet
  • Single Vertical Door (located underneath the sink)
  • Blaze 32” 4-Burner Grill (LP, leak tested by the local gas company)
  • Blaze 32” Door & Double Drawer Combo Unit (located underneath the barbecue grill)
  • Blaze Narrow Trash Storage Drawer
  • Blaze 4.1 CU Outdoor Refrigerator
  • Blaze 4.1 CU/4.5 CU Trim Kit

Arborwood Preserve is a local Southwest Florida neighborhood that was initially developed by WCI Communities, which was later purchased by Lennar. The amenity center at Arborwood was modeled after the iconic Hotel del Coronado. The lifestyle was supposed to mimic that of WCI’s 2,500 home community Pelican Preserve, without the age restriction of being 55 & better.

The location is unique, very convenient, yet not a lot of road noise. It is just to the east of Treeline, and just north of Daniels Pky and just south of Colonial Blvd. Nestled in between four planned communities (Gateway Golf & CC, Somerset, Bridgetown and Pelican Preserve); these communities serve as buffers to help keep the “sound of convenience” at bay.

Arborwood will have roughly 850 doors at completion. It is a mix of multi-family and single family product. While the amenity center is open, the community still looks pretty new; however, time flies and it has come a very long way in the two short years since WCI opened the community for sales.

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The Magnificent Custom Outdoor Kitchen Project

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Custom Barbecue Island with Trade-Wind Vent Hood - 66 Inch
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Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Custom Barbecue Island with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Custom Barbecue Island with 2-Tier Level One Baracco White Granite Countertops, Golden White Stacked Stone, and American Outdoor Cabinets

The Magnificent Custom Outdoor Kitchen Project – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of SWFL

“Stunning!”, “Gorgeous,” “Beautiful work!”, “Wow,” “Love it,” “I absolutely love this,” “My favorite yet!!!” These are just a few of the powerful response statements made after posting this outdoor kitchen gallery to our Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Facebook profile, some of them submitted within minutes of posting.

When it comes to the construction of any of our custom Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, our heart and soul is a significant part of every single project! We’re passionate about the work we produce within the outdoor living industry. So, you can understand how invaluable comments, like the ones mentioned above, tend to be for our growing company. We appreciate the support from our social media followers. These comments allow us the ability to gauge our work performance, as well as adjust and improve our overall style.

About This Beautiful Outdoor Kitchen & Outdoor Living Area Project

This L-Shape outdoor kitchen is 10′ 7″ along the grill side and 9′ 1″ along the beverage side. It was a massive outdoor kitchen construction project. The finishing materials consisted of a gorgeous Golden White stacked stone, which we used for the backsplash along the entire wall & back of the bar side. We utilized Level One Baracco White granite for the countertop areas, implementing a 2-tier bar and 10″ backsplash on the right side of the grill. The 2-tier bar on the rear side has a 3″ overhang at the corners and bulges an additional 2″ for a total of 5″ of overhang at center.

The High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE or marine grade) cabinetry are designed to be durable and stand up to the harshest of weather conditions, their definitely a new product we use that’s built to last! One of the best features about them, they are manufactured by our friends at American Outdoor Cabinets, just to the north of us in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. We’ve included a link below for you to explore their particular brand of outdoor cabinetry. This style of outdoor kitchen cabinetry complimented the project in both door/drawer features as well as aesthetics. This barbecue island is comprised of the two grill cabinets, side burner cabinet, corner sink cabinet, door and drawer cabinet, all deco panels, fillers, and toe kicks required. The client selected the Coastal style door and Sea Form color.

Outdoor Cabinet Construction

  • High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) cabinets
  • Interlocking joints (Mortise & Tenon)
  • No cam bolts
  • No welds
  • CNC precision-made
  • Smooth edges

Made in the USA

  • Designed and built in Bradenton, Florida
  • American-made machines and tools

Low Maintenance

  • Sun safe
  • Easy to clean
  • Stain resistant
  • Solid color material
  • Insect proof

Limited Lifetime Warranty

  • Bases
  • Doors
  • Drawers
  • Shelves

American Outdoor Cabinets

At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we believe that attention to detail is of the utmost importance, it’s one of our defining traits. Our consistent attention to the minor details is what makes the overall project truly come together. Building outdoor kitchens of this magnitude don’t just come together by accident. It takes a professional with an eye for detail, a comprehensive project plan, as well as foresight that comes from outdoor kitchen construction experience. The customer, along with the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens team, dedicated hours to ensure that this overall summer outdoor kitchen project turned out as magnificently as it did!

The Rough-In Option by Neal Communities

Custom Outdoor Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Neal Communities Logo - Fort Myers, Florida

Convenient Rough-In Options Provided by Neal Communities

Another Beautiful Outdoor Kitchen Build Inside Neal Communities

We return to Cypress Walk by Neal Communities for this outdoor kitchen project. This project work-flow is typical, planning and scheduling the job prior to the customer closing on their home. Our schedule can be planned out weeks or sometimes even months in advance. Waiting to start the outdoor kitchen construction process, until after the home has been completed and closed on, is not ideal for customer’s that are looking to take advantage of our great weather and the SWFL lifestyle. By reserving a time slot for customer’s, we can always adjust the schedule accordingly should there be any delays that the customer may experience with the builder or the home buying process.

This client selected the popular Silver Travertine stacked stone for the the barbecue islands veneer finish. As you can see in the photos, this outdoor kitchen has two corners. We utilize corner pieces in all instances when the stone must wrap around the base. The Travertine corner pieces do cost a little more, but in our experience, we find that this finish looks far superior when compared to the mitered finish. The corner pieces allow for a seamless corner, rather than seeing that harsh line right down the edge. It gives the outdoor kitchen a more refined and professionally finished look, something we strive to achieve in every custom barbecue island we build.

We used the popular Silver Travertine stacked stone for the veneer siding, pairing it with a level 1 Ornamental granite used for the countertop. In the homes built by Neal Communities, here in the Florida region, the outdoor kitchen rough-in option features a wall that comes up about 8″-9″ above counter height. Most Neal customers are opting to have the backsplash come up to the lower part of the opening. The Neal rough-in option is quite airy and allows for excellent ventilation, without the need for a hood. These premeditated construction options are ideal, especially when it comes to getting what you want in a custom outdoor kitchen build. We applaud the Neal Community builders for these customized options.

Another nice feature about Neal homes is that they include the Natural Gas plumbing designed to flow to the outdoor kitchen area, saving the homeowner exponentially when it comes to building a barbecue island. This NG plumbing option has become a signature trait of Neal Communities. It’s incredibly convenient for customer’s that find changing propane tanks to be “a real pain in the gas.”

The Blaze components included in this beautiful custom outdoor kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens are the 32 inch, 4-burner Traditional Series grill with the 32″ double drawer/access door combination located underneath the grill. The 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator with the included trim kit. There is also an 18″ single vertical door located underneath the Undermount Sink.

In addition to the high-arc faucet, we also installed a soap dispenser as well. This outdoor kitchen is full of functionality and convenience. Another amazing custom outdoor kitchen build by the pros here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Finishing Materials Used

 
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Room to Breathe – Custom Outdoor Barbecue Island

Overview of Custom L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of SWFL

This outdoor kitchen customer of ours was a referral from one of our past clients! We believe that word-of-mouth referrals speak volumes, especially when it comes to the high quality of barbecue island product that we offer here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. Our attention to aesthetic detail, along with the overall structural integrity of our barbecue island products is what separates us from the competition.

This custom outdoor kitchen build had a pretty unique design, with the bay windows protruding out from behind the island, we had to pay extra attention to layout design and configuration. It also features a ton of counter space real estate, which will come in handy for meal prep, the occasional party or large family gathering. We installed a beautiful overhung White Ornamental granite countertop, adding an arc to the outer edge, gives it a softer more stylish appeal.

This outdoor kitchen is full of components, convenience, and functionality. Starting with the Blaze drop-in single side burner, perfect for pre-heating and traditional stove-top style cooking. The Blaze Professional Series 34″ 3-burner barbecue grill can handle the long-term wear and tear of long grilling sessions and frequent use. We also installed the Blaze 32” double access doors directly below the grill, giving our client convenient access to the undercarriage of the grill. Accessibility to the grill and its fuel source is vital for maintaining a professional barbecue grill. We also made sure to include a trash pullout, an additional double door for maximum storage capacity, a 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator, and a crowd favorite, the bottle opener with a catch by Bull.

We utilized Silver Travertine stacked stone as the veneer siding finish, pairing it up with level 1 White Ornamental granite for use as a countertop, which we already mentioned above.

If you’re looking for a builder in Southwest Florida region, one that will strive to exceed your every expectation, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is the design & manufacturing company for you. We have built our brand of custom outdoor kitchen products on superior quality and customer support. We’re family owned and operated; you’ll never encounter pushy salespeople, merely a company that loves to design beautiful and elegant outdoor living areas. That’s the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Difference. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site outdoor kitchen design consultation. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have about our process!