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Calcita Blue granite Round 2 – Custom L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen

Came and Gone – The Ballad of Calcita Blue granite

While we loved the Calcita Blue granite, it was a rare find that quickly came and went. We were fortunate to build two stunning outdoor kitchens using this exquisite granite before the supply dwindled. In this particular project, the Calcita Blue granite was paired beautifully with Arctic White stacked stone, creating a perfect combination of elegance and durability.  This L-shaped outdoor kitchen was designed for a Mystique floor plan by Pulte in Verdana Village. The layout includes a 9’3” cabinet along the wall with the rough-in and extends 7’6” away from the wall, maximizing both space and functionality. Packed with high-end features, this kitchen allows the homeowner to cook a wide variety of dishes outdoors, making it the envy of the neighborhood.

This thoughtfully designed outdoor kitchen is not just about functionality; it’s a perfect blend of style and practicality. The combination of Calcita Blue granite and Arctic White stacked stone elevates the aesthetic appeal of the space, making it a true focal point in the backyard.

With this outdoor kitchen, the homeowner will be able to host gatherings, barbecues, and family dinners with ease and style. It’s more than just a cooking area; it’s a place where memories will be made, delicious food will be enjoyed, and the joys of outdoor living will be fully embraced.

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Outdoor Kitchen in Pulte Layton Grande model in Verdana Village

This 8’10” outdoor kitchen has a modern flare with the straight lines of the True Flame components, stucco finish and the movement in the granite countertop.   This kitchen also features the pyramid style hood by Trade-Wind.  It’s the same hood system that we normally use, but the shroud is a little more feminine than the hood we typically use.  With the pyramid hood, you don’t have as much tolerance for shifting the grill to the right or the left.  With the pyramid hoods, you have to plan on centering your hood, and thus the grill, directly underneath the existing vent stack.  So although the pyramid hoods are pretty, they are sometimes not as functional if we are short on space.

This kitchen features the following components:
36” Trade-Wind Pyramid style vent hood
⦁ Custom stainless stack chase
True Flame 32” grill
True Flame 33” triple drawer/door access combo
⦁ Undermount sink with high-arc faucet and soap dispenser
True Flame 18”x22” vertical access door (under sink)
True Flame 2-drawer refrigerator
True Flame refrigerator trim kit

Includes a stucco façade with a sand finish.  Customer to provide paint or paint code.

Includes a level 3 Fantasy Brown granite & backsplash. Includes a 4” backsplash.  Backsplash rises to 36” high for a width of 36” centered under the hood and behind the grill.

Outdoor kitchen in Esplanade Lake Club

Outdoor kitchen Esplanade Lake Club

Key Features of This Outdoor Kitchen

This 9’6” outdoor kitchen was built in the uber popular Lazio floorplan by Taylor Morrison in the Esplanade Lake Club in Fort Myers.  It has, in our opinion, the most useful combination of components, which are the grill (and hood), sink, fridge and trash/recycle bin.  If you are looking for a kitchen that will hit all your needs and don’t have tons of space, this is the perfect fit.  Adding the stacked stone backsplash is icing on the cake.

  • Tradewind 36” Hood (with internal blowers) – The Tradewind 36” Hood ensures efficient ventilation, maintaining a smoke-free cooking environment. The powerful internal blowers effectively capture and remove cooking odors and grease. View Product
  • Custom Stainless 3D Backsplash – Behind the grill, a custom stainless 3D backsplash (36″ W x 36″ H x 1 1/4″ D) adds a modern and stylish element to the kitchen. This backsplash not only enhances the aesthetic but also makes cleaning easier.
  • Blaze 32” LTE Series Grill – At the heart of this kitchen is the Blaze 32” LTE series grill, known for its superior performance and durability. This grill is perfect for all your outdoor cooking needs, from casual barbecues to gourmet meals. View Product
  • Blaze 32″ Drawer/Door Combo – Located under the grill, the Blaze drawer/door combo provides ample storage for your grilling tools and accessories, ensuring that everything you need is within reach. View Product
  • Under-Mount Sink with High-Arc Faucet – This kitchen includes a convenient under-mount sink with a high-arc faucet and soap dispenser, making food prep and cleanup a breeze.
  • Single Vertical Door (under sink) – For additional storage, a single vertical door is installed under the sink, providing easy access to plumbing and storage space for cleaning supplies. View Product
  • 5.5 CU FT Outdoor Refrigerator – Keep your beverages and ingredients cool with the Blaze 5.5 CU FT outdoor-rated refrigerator, an essential component for any outdoor kitchen. View Product
  • 5.5 OD fridge trim kitView Product
  • Blaze Rollout Double Trash/Recycle Drawer – The Blaze rollout double trash/recycle drawer ensures waste management is organized and out of sight, adding to the kitchen’s overall functionality and cleanliness. View Product

Design and Aesthetic Appeal

The stacked stone backsplash is the finishing touch that brings this outdoor kitchen together, adding a touch of elegance and texture. This feature not only enhances the kitchen’s aesthetic but also provides a durable and easy-to-clean surface.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a compact yet fully functional outdoor kitchen that meets all your cooking and entertaining needs, this Elegant Outdoor Kitchen in the Lazio floorplan by Taylor Morrison is the perfect fit. With its carefully chosen components and stylish design, it offers the ideal balance of utility and beauty.

Ready to transform your outdoor living space? Contact Elegant Outdoor Kitchens today to start planning your dream outdoor kitchen!

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Ave Maria Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchen in Ave Maria, FL

We have itemized a list of the components built into this L-shape outdoor kitchen below.  This kitchen is 9’3” along the wall with the rough-in and comes out 7’0” away from the wall with the rough-in.  The stacked stone façade is Silver Travertine.  You can view all of the available stacked stone selections here.  The granite countertop & backsplashes are level 2 Sapphire Blue granite countertop with pencil edge. The granite backsplash is 8” high.  The stone backsplash is installed along the 9’3” wall from the top of the 8” granite backsplash to ceiling height.

 

The Sunset & Wine Vibe

108" Crystal Fire Plus fire burner

If this project doesn’t make you want to start sipping wine at sunset, nothing will!  This was a fun project, lots of work, but so fun!  There are some before and after photos below.  You will see the space changed quite a bit from the first day through the last.

This U-shape outdoor kitchen (10’7” along the wall with the rough-in, 8’5” along the wall perpendicular to the rough-in, 7’2” parallel to the 10’7” cabinet) has the following components built-in:

The granite countertop includes an arc’ed overhang off the back of the 7’2” cabinet, overhang is 6” at the corners and 10” at the center.  There is a 12” back/side splash.

The 11’1” L x 24” H linear fire feature houses the items below:

The outdoor shower features:

  • Diana Royal stacked stone
  • 24” H Diana Royal pavers with leather finish, installed along the section in the center
  • Diana Royal polished bullnose trim pieces finish the top edge of the stone & pavers

The 22 footer!

GL Homes earns major points in the outdoor living department with the design of this lanai!  This kitchen was built in a Captiva floorplan with the extended lanai.  At 22′ long, this kitchen sets the new record for our longest straight kitchen build.  This kitchen provides tons of counterspace, perfect for entertaining!  Typically we can hide any necessary seems behind the grill, but this kitchen was so long that the fabricators got to show off their skills by making a great book match seam at the sink.

The stucco base, with a sand finish, and level 3 Ocean Beige granite have a modern & coastal look.

To summarize, there is a ton of counterspace, tons of functionality and tons of style!  We are so happy with how this one turned out and we had fun watching it all come together!

The following components were installed in this outdoor kitchen:

⦁ Under mount sink (interior dimensions of 21 1/2″ W x 15 3/4″ L x 9″ D) with high-arc faucet
⦁ Sink grid for bottom of sink
⦁ Blaze 25” double access doors (under sink) – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-3-double-door/
⦁ Blaze paper towel holder – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-paper-towel-holder/
⦁ Blaze ice maker – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-50-lbs-15-inch-outdoor-ice-maker/
⦁ Custom stainless trim kit for ice maker
⦁ Condensate pump for ice maker
⦁ Blaze rollout double trash & recycle drawer – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-roll-out-trash-recycle-bin/
⦁ Blaze 40” LTE series grill – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-40-inch-5-burner-lte-gas-grill-with-rear-burner-and-built-in-lighting-system/
⦁ Blaze 39” triple drawer/access door combo (under grill) – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blz-ddc-39-r/
⦁ Grill cover for 40” grill – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/5-burner-built-in-cover/
⦁ Blaze dry storage cabinet – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-dry-storage/?v=1d20b5ff1ee9/
⦁ 5.1 CU FT outdoor refrigerator drawers – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-double-drawer-5-1-cu-ft-refrigerated-drawers/?v=1d20b5ff1ee9/
⦁ 5.2 OD fridge trim kit – https://fortmyersprobarbecuegrills.com/product/blaze-fridge-5-2-trim-kit/

Still not too pretty to use!

Blaze outdoor kitchen

Ben & Andrea work in the field a lot so we get to know our customers pretty well.  Something that we commonly here though, as the jobs are wrapping up, is that the kitchen is “too pretty to use.”  While we love the comment, at the same time we are quick to reassure them, that no it is not too pretty to use.  And this kitchen is no different, it’s pretty, but not too pretty to use!

The countertop is a level 6 Cintiliante granite and backsplash.  The stacked stone was a special order stone by MSI.  It is the Grey Oak Honed.  When we first met with the customer, the customer said they wanted the stacked stone on the kitchen to match the stone on their water feature.  We were able to order them a sample of the stacked stone so that they could check the match.  Once confirmed, we knew we were ready to rock and roll.  Click here if you are interested in viewing all of the special order stones available.

The components housed in this outdoor kitchen are:

Outdoor Kitchen with Hestan Components

Outdoor kitchen with Hestan components

This summer kitchen was built in a Summerwood by Pulte Homes in Bridgetown.  The cabinet is 8’2″ long and we stayed a few inches away from the sliders.  The cool thing about the Hestan components is they have a pattern on the doors and the grill hood stays put even if only opened partially.

The components included in this kitchen were:

  • Under mount sink with high-arc faucet
  • Heston 18” vertical door
  • Tradewind 36” Hood
  • Custom stainless stack chase
  • Custom stainless 3D backsplash behind grill (36″ W x 36″ H x 1 1/4″ D)
  • Hestan 30-Inch Built-In Propane Gas Grill W/ Rotisserie – Steeletto
  • Hestan Grill Cover For 30-Inch Built-In Grill
  • Hestan 30-Inch Propane Tank/Trash Drawer & Storage Cabinet Combo – Steeletto
  • Aspire by Hestan 24-Inch 5.6 CU. Ft. Reversible Hinge Outdoor Rated Refrigerator with Lock
  • Blaze outdoor fridge trim kit

The color choices are one of our favorites, the Silver Travertine stacked stone & the level 2 Blue Sapphire granite.  The Blue Sapphire granite was popular several years ago and then it was hard to find for the last few years.  It’s now back and we were so excited that it was available for this customer.  And like always, there is nothing that finishes the look of the kitchen like the Silver Travertine stacked stone backsplash.

The pictures below show the start to finish from planning to completion.

Outdoor kitchen in DiVosta’s Stellar model

Outdoor kitchen with Blaze components

This outdoor kitchen was built in DiVosta Builders Stellar model at Terreno.  The kitchen cabinet is 10’7″ in length.  It features the White Oak Multi-Face special order stacked stone.  The special order stones are by MSI and can be viewed here.  The countertops and 8″ backsplash are a level 1 Uba Tuba granite.  This outdoor kitchen, like most of ours, is full of Blaze Grills components.  An added bonus of Blaze is that all of the doors and drawers feature soft close construction.  The following components were built into the outdoor kitchen.