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The Elegant Outdoor Kitchen

Close-up of Bull BBQ Grill and Custom Stainless Steel Doors and Refrigerator
It’s important to build a quality product that both looks beautiful and has the structural integrity that allows it to last for many years to come. At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens we understand and abide by these construction principles. It’s special though when your work is appreciated. We received a lot of very positive feedback on our social media outlets regarding this custom kitchen. Our barbecue islands are built with beauty and elegance in mind. When it comes to feedback, we’re always listening. This outdoor kitchen really ended up being a crowd pleaser. Check out the gallery we’ve included here on the project page and you’ll quickly understand why. That’s why we’ve labeled this custom barbecue island “The Elegant Outdoor Kitchen”. It sums up the quality and performance you can expect when you contract us to build you custom barbecue island & outdoor living area.

Once again, we utilized the classic Golden White stacked stone. Pairing it with a Giallo granite. We also used a 4×4 travertine tile for a timeless backsplash. It gave the overall finished project a very traditional outdoor kitchen aesthetic. Accentuating both the stacked stone and the granite. When it looks good, it looks good. This particular combination really works well together. The client couldn’t have been happier, especially after learning how much everyone else liked it. At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens our primary focus is to make sure our clients love their barbecue island design.

We ran the backsplash up one row higher than the bottom of the hood and topped it with a linear trim tile. The 36” vent hood, Bull 30” 4-burner grill, double and single access doors and outdoor rated refrigerator are all manufactured by Bull. We also installed a custom stainless vent cover.


Are you looking for a professional barbecue island designer & manufacturer? Well, you just found the company that will take your BBQ island concept and turn it into a reality. Call Elegant Outdoor Kitchens today to schedule an on-site consultation. We’re Southwest Florida’s premier barbecue island design specialist.

Radiant Barbecue Island Remodel in Verandah

Close-up of a Custom Barbecue Island - Lynx Professional Grill

Custom barbecue Island Remodel Services of Southwest Florida

When it comes to reusing existing materials to save our clients their hard-earned cash, we have you covered. We understand the importance of a budget and the value of saving. If you have existing finishing materials or outdoor kitchen components you’d like us to use for a custom barbecue island build, just let us know. We’ll plan your custom build around your existing resources. Finishing materials can get expensive and we’re into saving you money where we can. Speak with one of our professional barbecue island design specialists about any materials you would like to re-purpose. We were able to save our clients a reasonable amount of money by using their existing granite, grill, and grill insulation jacket.

We used a sealed California Gold Stacked Stone for the facade finish and it turned out gorgeous. Sealing the stacked stone after installing will give it a brilliant gloss that makes a look shiny and clean, even when it’s dirty. It also gives it a certain degree of protection from the outdoor environment.

“Dave and I have really enjoyed our new outdoor kitchen! We really appreciate the professional manner of Ben, Andrea and staff. The quality of work is outstanding! Everything was competed as designed and on schedule. We highly recommend Elegant Outdoor Kitchens!!!”Dave & Darleen M., Fort Myers, Florida

The client opted to have us install a Blaze 39” Triple Drawer/Access Door, Blaze 25” Double Door, and a Blaze Single Access Door. Allowing them quick and easy storage of utensils and other outdoor kitchen accessories.

From outdoor kitchen concept to completion, the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is the company that can help you. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site consultation!

Light & Sleek Custom Barbecue Island

Custom Barbecue Island in Pelican Preserve - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida
Blaze 32 Inch 4-Burner Grill With Rear Burner

Blaze 32 Inch 4-Burner Grill With Rear Burner

This outdoor kitchen is in Solaro in Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers. With six panels of sliders across the back of the home and a wide open view of the lanai an outdoor kitchen is a classy addition to this already amazing floorplan by WCI. The combination of the Silver Travertine stacked stone and Dallas White never let us down.The Blaze components in this kitchen are the 4-burner 32” grill with the door/drawer combo underneath, the single access door under the sink and the 5.1 CU FT fridge.

When it comes to sleek and beautiful barbecue islands, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has you covered. We offer affordable design & construction solutions that never leave you wanting. This barbecue island project was designed and built by our professional team. We were shooting for a clean and traditional look for this BBQ island, and boy did we get it! The Silver Travertine stacked stone incorporates so well with the Dallas White Granite, almost like we meant to do it! This is a pretty common combo that we implement quite frequently. Simply because it looks so nice. These two materials are a match made in heaven when it comes to outdoor kitchen finishing materials.

“When planning our outdoor kitchen, we consulted with many companies before finding Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. Ben and Andrea were so helpful, came to our home and quickly defined out wants and needs. Their expertise and professionalism made this project hassle free with help and direction in product and material selection. Our kitchen was completed in a timely manner and is beautiful. We love it!”

Pat & Susan M., Fort Myers, FL

Our clients on this job opted for a complete range of professional stainless-steel components and a signature Blaze 32” 4-Burner Grill with Rear Infrared Burner. Blaze manufactures a complete line of amazing components and outdoor grills. If you’re looking for durability and longevity, Blaze will never let you down. We also installed the Blaze 5.2 CU Ft Outdoor Refrigerator for quick and easy access to items that might need refrigerated storage. Installing an outdoor fridge helps to decrease the trips back & forth to your indoor refrigerator. Totally worth it!

Need custom barbecue island design & construction services? Great, because we’re Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida! From concept to completion we’re able to construct the outdoor kitchen you’ve always dreamt of.

Silver Summer Outdoor Kitchen at Corkscrew Shores

Custom Estero Outdoor Kitchen Build - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Simple, Sophisticated, and Exceptional – Another Pulte Homes Custom Outdoor Kitchen

When it comes to beauty and performance, our clients always receive the highest quality of outdoor kitchen craftsmanship. Even when our schedule is bursting at the seams, and believe us when we say that we were extremely busy at that point in time. During this time, we were finishing up on two additional custom BBQ Island builds in the area. All three of the outdoor kitchen projects were in the Pulte Homes Corkscrew Shores community in Estero. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens works closely with the new housing developments to create amazing outdoor kitchen additions for new home owners.

Forgive the blurry photos, as we mentioned above, we were extremely hard pressed for time at this point. The customer opted for a Silver Travertine Stacked Stone veneer finish, we paired it with a beautiful darker colored granite that had a nice mix of black and brown tones. All the accessories were manufactured by Bull. Those components included a Bull Angus 30” Built-In Liquid Propane Gas Barbecue Grill, a grill that includes 4-Burners and a professional Rotisserie. The grill outputs a whopping 60,000 BTU’s and supports a 30” x 19” cooking surface, plenty of grilling space for those large parties or family gatherings. It also included a pullout/access storage door compartment for the LP (Liquid Propane) tank, a double access door located under the sink, and a Premium Outdoor Rated Refrigerator Unit.

This is what the customers had to say about the custom outdoor kitchen construction services we provided them with.

We checked with other companies but knew Ben was the person for the job when we first met him. He is professional but provides personal service. Ben did what he said he would do, followed the time line, and provided quality work and products. We are very happy with our outdoor kitchen and would highly recommend Ben!

Cheri L., Estero

Need a custom barbecue island? Great, we’re the pros of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens and we happily provide on-site consultations. Give us a call today to schedule a time for us to come out and see you. Let’s get building!

Stacked Stone Sophistication – Pelican Preserve

BBQ Island Design - Backsplash Fort Myers
This outdoor kitchen was built in Materita in Pelican Preserve by WCI Communities in Fort Myers.  The home featured the summer kitchen rough-in installed by the builder.  The kitchen was originally finished and then we were later called back to add the additional stacked stone backsplash.The stacked stone is the Kayla Shimla White.  It is a softer looking stone with clean lines and a popular gray base. Some of the individual rock pieces can have a little bit of a green sheen lending character to the stone.  This kitchen was topped with a level 2 granite that pulls a lot of the cooler color tones and coordinates well with the grays in the stone.  What is nice about this kitchen is the modern look without being overly trendy.

The Bull components installed in this outdoor kitchen were the 30” Angus grill, with a double door access under the grill and single door access under the sink, and Bull’s Premium outdoor rated fridge.

Stacked Stone Sophistication

This BBQ Island design screams sophistication! Is there such a thing as too much stacked stone? We think not! As mentioned above, the customer called us back to add some additional stacked stone to the top portion of the rear wall. It really did make a huge difference in aesthetic appeal. The Kayla Shimla White stacked stone combined with the Level 2 Granite melded superbly. Giving it that soft contemporary stone look that’s sure to make the neighbors jealous. The Bull 30” Angus Barbecue Grill is the perfect size for this particular BBQ Island. Leaving plenty of space to prepare food and layout side dishes for your guests. This really turned out to be a remarkable looking custom outdoor kitchen.

Do You Need a Custom BBQ Island For Your Outdoor Living Space?

Are you looking for a professional BBQ Island manufacturer in Florida? Look no further than the pros at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida. We’re Florida’s outdoor living specialists. We’re here to help, whether you have a design in mind or you want us to design a BBQ Island for you.

Poolside Elegance – Outdoor Kitchen BBQ Island

Beautiful Custom Outdoor Kitchens

Custom Residential BBQ Island Design – Cypress Walk Community

This custom BBQ Island was built for a customer who was relocating from the north to Cypress Walk by Neal Communities in Fort Myers. The selections were all made through pictures. Both the Silver Travertine stacked stone and New Caledonia granite have a mix of browns and grays and work well together. The 4 backsplash raises to 10 in height for a width of 40 centered behind the grill. The components in this summer kitchen are the Blaze 32 natural gas grill with double door access, the Blaze 5.2 CU FT outdoor fridge and single access door under the sink.

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is the premier builder of custom outdoor kitchen & BBQ Island designs. Offering affordable solutions without sacrificing the quality of our work. We pride ourselves on working closely with our clients to manufacture the outdoor living area they’ve always imagined. From concept to completion, our BBQ Island designs are unmatched in quality and performance. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site consultation.

Upon first seeing the completed product the customer sent us the following message (which made our day!).

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!

Jackie H., Fort Myers, FL

Cypress Walk Community - Neal Communities

Cypress Walk Community – Neal Communities

About The Cypress Walk Community

Cypress Walk features 114 single-family homes with beautiful lake and preserve views. This community encompasses 3 lakes and over 13 acres of natural wetland preserve area, making it the perfect Florida retreat. Cypress Walk boasts an unmatched Fort Myers location, just minutes to beaches, shopping and dining. It is also across the street from the popular Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, with its 3,400 acre wetland ecosystem, a 1.2 mile elevated boardwalk, and a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Cypress Walk has 5 different floor plans and 3 different front elevation styles, as well as numerous opportunities to personalize the home of your dreams. Get everything you expect from The Builder of The Year, Neal Communities.

Somerset Custom Outdoor Kitchen

Plantation Custom BBQ Island Design - Pulte Homes

A Beautifully Simplistic BBQ Island Design at Plantation

This custom BBQ Island and outdoor grilling area was constructed in the Somerset side of Plantation, a Pulte Homes housing development located in Fort Myers, Florida. The Plantation is a premier golf community, with 18-holes of Hurzdan-Fry championship golf, resort-style amenities, and an Activities Director who coordinates special events, club gatherings, and group outings to keep you entertained all year long. A truly magnificent residence for a custom outdoor kitchen & outdoor living area.

Golden White - Stacked Stone Sample

Golden White – Stacked Stone Sample

This BBQ Island was constructed with simplicity in mind. We used the popular Golden White stacked stone for the siding facade, combined with Giallo Ornamental Granite Counter-top. The two premium finishing materials melded perfectly into a gorgeous BBQ Island design. Blending perfectly with the existing environment.

The customer opted to use a professional grill head and few outdoor kitchen components they already owned. Another benefit of using Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we custom build BBQ Islands to specification. Designing the entire outdoor kitchen around products they already owned. What we ended up installing was a 48” Trade-Wind Hood, a Bull single access drawer and Bull Premium outdoor rated Refrigerator. We were able to install a concealed louvered single access door in the back of the BBQ Island cabinet. This was due to the space restrictions we encountered. All in all, another beautiful custom BBQ Island creation from the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida.

Contact us today to schedule an on-site consultation.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Custom Outdoor Kitchen – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Pelican Preserve Grand Villa Barbecue Island

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Construction Pelican Preserve WCI Fort Myers, Florida

Another Elegant Barbecue Island Solution By The Professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Whether it’s from concept all the way to completion, or just finishing a pre-existing framed-out project. The professionals here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens delivered yet another beautiful custom barbecue island. This particular build has it all when it comes to functionality. We were able to integrate a Bull Outdoor 30” Angus Built In LP (Liquid Propane) Gas Grill along with a 32” Double Access Door for quick and reliable access to the hidden away propane tank inside the barbecue island cabinetry. We also included another single access door under the built-in sink, Outdoor Rated Premium Refrigeration unit, trash pullout door, bottle opener with a lid catch, and a single drop-in side burner. Truly a complete outdoor kitchen. This type of barbecue island and outdoor living area addition is sure to alleviate any back and forth trips to your indoor kitchen. When you’re cooking outside, you’re able to stay outside with this outdoor kitchen.

The existing WCI construction layout enabled us to quickly get to the best part of the project, and that’s installing the components and applying the beautiful finishing materials. The barbecue island was finished with a Light Travertine Stone, which worked well with the existing Terracotta paint shown in the gallery. They opted for a Level 2 Delirium Granite for the counter-top finish.

Customer Testimonial

“Anyone who is considering an outdoor kitchen needs to contact Ben Poulton of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. My wife and I couldn’t be happier. Ben pays attention to detail and his craftsmanship is outstanding. Our new home in Ft. Myers is truly enhanced because of this feature. Ben and Andrea make the purchase of the kitchen that much easier because of their attentiveness and knowledge. I strongly recommend them and I’m sure you will be as happy as we are.”


Are you looking for a professional Barbecue Island Designer & Manufacturer? Look no further than Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida. We’re your local outdoor kitchen specialists! Contact us today to schedule an on-site consultation.

Stacked Stone Galore in Whiskey Creek Custom Outdoor Kitchen Build

Outdoor Kitchen Construction

More Stacked Stone, Please!

This particular outdoor kitchen build was unique. Since most of the surrounding rear wall and another additional wall was covered with the same beautiful stacked stone facade as the BBQ Island cabinetry, and it turned out amazing. We’re sure you can appreciate the level of customization that went into this outdoor kitchen. The plywood in the photos was eventually replaced with a brand-new window once the project was completed. This was truly a flawless integration of the kitchen. Anyone seeing it for the first time would think it was built right into the home when it was first constructed. The stacked stone was special order and gorgeous. A beautiful glass linear tile backsplash was used to accentuate the surrounding stacked stone. The backsplash was framed with bullnose tile. The backsplash accent gave it a very tasteful contrast. A level 4 granite was selected by the customer for use as the islands counter-top. The counter-top granite had striped patterning and had a remarkable color that matched the stacked stone flawlessly.

”These folks do great work! Great quality at great prices.”

Robert G., Fort Myers, FL

The Bull components installed were: the 30” Angus 4-Burner Built-In Grill, a propane pullout/access door under the grill, premium outdoor rated refrigerator. An ice maker that was already owned by the customer was also incorporated into the summer outdoor kitchen.

The unique features of this project make the living space one of a kind! Are you in the market for a professional outdoor kitchen contractor in the Fort Myers area? Give us a call today to speak with an Elegant Outdoor Kitchens design consultant.

We included a before photo that demonstrates the level of customization that Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is prepared to achieve in our outdoor kitchen projects.