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An Amazing Barbecue Island Addition

Beautiful Custom Outdoor Kitchen Extension
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.

The Big Green Egg Outdoor Kitchen

Silver Travertine Stacked Stone

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

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

Outdoor Kitchen on a Lanai Patio Extension

Light Travertine stacked stone - The granite countertop and backsplash were a level 1 St. Cecilia Classic
Blaze 25 Inch 3-Burner Built-In Barbecue Grill

Blaze 25 Inch 3-Burner Built-In Barbecue Grill

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.

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.

Arabescatus Oro Custom Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchen Builder of Fort Myers, Florida

Another Unique & Elegant Custom Barbecue Island in Southwest Florida

Close-up of the Blaze Logo - Professional 32 Inch Professional Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Close-up of the Blaze Logo – Professional 32 Inch Professional Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Have we mentioned that we love Corkscrew Shores?! This summer kitchen was planned prior to the customer’s closing date. They began the process early enough that we were able to start their outdoor kitchen within one week of their closing date. They opted for the Silver Travertine stacked stone. The granite countertop and backsplash were upgraded from a level one to Arabescatus Oro. The customer’s goal when selecting the granite was to find something that was anything but ordinary. There is a fine line between obnoxious and one of a kind and we think this customer pushed that limit without crossing it. The most unique part of this barbecue island is the custom stainless inlay in the backsplash.The entire outdoor kitchen came together so nicely, we believe it is definitely worthy of a model home.

Are you looking for a custom barbecue island design team? Awesome, because Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida is here to serve. We offer premium BBQ Island design & manufacturing services to the Southwest Florida area. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site design consultation.

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Arabescatus Oro Granite - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Arabescatus Oro Granite – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Arabescatus Oro Granite is a beautiful and exotic color from Brazil. Arabescatus Oro Granite can be utilized in both indoor and outdoor construction applications. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens can obtain and use whatever type of granite you desire for your barbecue island countertops. Speak with one of our design consultants today about our selection of materials.

Shades of Grey Outdoor Kitchen

Finished Outdoor Kitchen Remodel in Punta Gorda, Florida - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida

Barbecue Island Remodel in Punta Gorda, Florida

This beautifully built custom outdoor kitchen was a remodel in Punta Gorda, Florida. We combined the Silver travertine and the 2 White Piracema granite for a nice mix of light & dark grey tones. We brought out the amazing color within the Silver travertine by sealing it. As we’ve mentioned in other project portfolios, everything looks a little better once you seal it. This slab of Piracema granite had some unique features, the swirls in it almost resemble a piece of marble. As you can see in the photo, it looks awesome! We used the Piracema granite for the countertop as well as the gorgeous backsplash.

As far as components are concerned, we installed a Bull Angus 30” Professional Built-in Barbecue Grill and a Liquid Propane Pullout/Access door. The clients opted to use Liquid Propane over Natural Gas in this custom outdoor kitchen build. So, we recommended the convenient LP pullout/access door to make changing out the LP tank a breeze. It’s the little things that make the biggest of differences. We also installed a sink & faucet system that’ll make washing up a snap.

We included two photos in this project, a before and after shot. This is great example of how Elegant Outdoor Kitchens can fully remodel your old and outdated barbecue island area.
Do you have an existing barbecue island structure that you’re just not into anymore? Well, we’re here to help! Give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today for all your custom outdoor kitchen needs.

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