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Summer Outdoor Living Kitchen Rough-In

Custom Designed and Constructed Outdoor Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida

Summer Outdoor Living Kitchen Area by EOK

This outdoor kitchen was constructed in a home built by Pulte in Wild Blue. This home featured the summer kitchen rough-in. The rough-in feature is a great option to select with any builder. It will save you lots of time, headaches, and money in the long run.

This Pinnacle floor plan features a 13’4” wall, and we ran the outdoor kitchen the full length of that wall, talk about counter space! Counter space is an essential part of an outdoor kitchen if your ultimate goal is entertaining. You will need plenty of space for prepping and serving those buffet-style BBQ’s. As with all of our outdoor kitchens, we build them to last!
The base is framed with aluminum and wrapped with a wet weather backer board. The façade along the front & left side is a stacked stone, the customer selected Skyline in this instance. The countertop and 4″ side/backsplash are a level 1 New Caledonia granite. The backsplash rises to 36″ high for a width of 36″. And it is centered under the hood and behind the grill making maintenance a breeze.

The following components were installed in this summer kitchen:

The Blaze 32″ 4-burner LTE grill is an affordable, commercial-style grill that was designed with your outdoor BBQ desires in mind. Blaze gas grills feature precision cut, 304 stainless steel components which bring the promise of lasting durability to your outdoor BBQ! Awesome food for a long, long time! Who doesn’t want that?

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If you’re looking for a contractor in the Southwest Florida region and would like to schedule an on-site outdoor living consultation, give the professionals here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today! We want to help you realize the potential of your outdoor living space.

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Enjoy a TV with Your Summer Kitchen

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The Sealoc Outdoor-Rated TV

The Sealoc Outdoor-Rated TV

It’s All About Outdoor Entertainment Convenience with the Sealoc Outdoor-Rated TV

This 12’7″ outdoor kitchen was constructed in Corkscrew Shores in Estero, Florida. Corkscrew Shores is one of Estero’s newest and most exciting gated communities. Corkscrew Shores is not your traditional community. They have taken the conventional community concept and enhanced it to feel like your home is a vacation destination. Estero, conveniently located between Naples and Fort Myers, has become a leading destination in Southwest Florida for many Floridians.

The base is built with our tried and true method, by framing it with aluminum and wrapping it with a wet weather backer board. The facade is the Silver Travertine stacked stone. This stone is so popular amongst the Corkscrew Shores residents that we have nicknamed it the “Corkscrew Shores Special.” The color palate in the Silver Travertine stone and the Corkscrew Shores community could not gel together any better. The countertop & side/backsplash are level 1 New Caledonia granite. This New Caledonia was one of the original color choices for granite when it first got popular. And it is coming back in style with a vengeance in 2020! Like the Silver, Travertine stacked stone (and the color palette of homes in Corkscrew Shores), the New Caledonia is the perfect mix of black & brown color tones. This color choice is so eclectic and offers the homeowners tones of options with the décor they pair with the summer kitchen. The side/backsplash is 8″ in height. It is centered under the hood, and behind the grill, the backsplash rises to 36″ high for a width of 36″.

The following components were installed in this summer kitchen:

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And to bring the enjoyment level up by an extra notch, we installed a 55” Samsung 4k Ultra High Def outdoor-rated television. The TVs we offer come with a nano seal technology provided by Sealoc. The nano seal technology protects from: extreme temperatures, high humidity, and salt air (especially important since we are within 50 miles of the coast). It is designed for areas under an awning or covered lanai.

Although this “summer” kitchen was built in the winter, in Southwest Florida it indeed can provide use and enjoyment all year long.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design & Contracting Services

Are you in need of a custom outdoor living area? Do you want an outdoor kitchen that is as functional as it is beautiful? Well, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest, Florida, is your premier outdoor living contractor. We’re licensed, we’re bonded, and we specialize in the art of outdoor kitchen design & construction. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site outdoor living consultation. We want to understand your vision of the ideal outdoor kitchen, and then make it a reality! We can’t wait to exceed your every expectation here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens!

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An Elegant Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen

Custom Designed and Constructed Outdoor Kitchen - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida
This outdoor kitchen/outdoor living is built in the Esplenade Country Club inside Naples. To describe the Esplenade Country Club in Naples, Florida, as beautiful is an understatement. This extraordinary, gated community offers a resort lifestyle experience. You will surely experience something incredible and amazing here! The Championship Golf Course, named as one of Golf Digest’s Best New Courses for 2014, was designed to enhance the overall ambiance of the community.
This project was a fun one to watch come together. It started with the demo of an existing outdoor kitchen and ended with a new outdoor kitchen and outdoor fireplace! Talk about a total transformation! The L-shape outdoor kitchen the grill base is 9’6″in length. On the left side, it bends around and stretches out 8’3” from the back wall, giving it that classic L-shape. Like all of our outdoor kitchens, it was framed with aluminum, wrapped with a wet weather backer board and all exposed side were finished with the stacked stone façade. The countertop & side/backsplash are a level 3 Marinusgranite. The side and backsplash is 4″ in height. It is centered under the hood, and behind the grill, the backsplash rises to 36″ high for a width of 36″. We have found adding the 36” full backsplash behind the grill does a great job in reducing the maintenance caused by the smoke residue. The granite overhang off of the backside of the refrigerator cabinet is 6″ at the corners and arcs to 10″ at the center. This large overhang gives the homeowners lots of room for entertaining guests, and the arc yields a softer look to such a large slab of granite. The following components were installed in this summer kitchen, some of which came from the customer’s original outdoor kitchen:

The 60” linear outdoor fireplace was built with the following dimensions: 7’0″ Lx 4’0″ H x 2’2″ D. Just like our kitchens, the base was framed with aluminum and wrapped with a wet weather backer board. The façade and granite colors were the same as those used in the outdoor kitchen. We also used the stacked stone to create a chimney type look by installing the stacked stone as a backsplash for the width of the fireplace to ceiling height. If you would like to learn more about the fireplace, you can visit the following link on the manufacturer’s website:

This total transformation is all outdoor living. We hope these homeowners make lots & lots of memories in this new outdoor living space!

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Demo to Delightful Cappadocia Stacked Stone Kitchen

Blaze 32 Inch LTE Gas Grill

Cappadocia Stacked Stone Facade Made For a Delightful Outdoor Kitchen & Living Space

This project consisted of an outdoor kitchen demolition, directly followed by a rebuild of a brand new Elegant Outdoor Kitchen. The kicker is that we used this beautiful Cappadocia Stacked Stone finish, turning an old summer kitchen into a delightful new outdoor living space.

The existing summer kitchen had become worn and outdated. The homeowner wanted to install new pavers around their pool deck and then have the exterior of their home repainted. It was the ideal time to demo and rebuild their aged outdoor kitchen area. That’s where we came into the picture! We initialized the project by removing the old outdoor kitchen for this homeowner. The demolition of the old kitchen took place before the pavers and paint. Doing the demo first gave the pavers and painters a fresh start for their projects. We’re confident the homeowners and the other contractors appreciated it.

After the painting and pavers got finished, we came back and the beautiful 9’8″ custom outdoor kitchen. We invite you to check out the photo gallery on this page. Like all of our custom-built bases, we start by framing the structure with aluminum and then wrapping it with a wet weather backer board.

On the facade along the front and a small portion of the right flank is a gorgeous Cappadocia Stacked Stone. The countertop, side flanks, and backsplash are a 4″ level 1 granite ADD COLOR CHOICE. The backsplash installed behind the grill is 36″ by 36″ and starts at the counter backsplash and rises to the ventilation hood.

The following components incorporated into the project:

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Easier & Much More Efficient Summer Kitchen

Existing Outdoor Kitchen Upgrade WCI Community

WCI Community Summer Kitchen Upgrade by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

This particular project gets classified as an addition of a hood and a backsplash to an existing outdoor kitchen. The Customer had purchased their outdoor kitchen through the builder during the building process. As with most of the big builders, WCI did not offer additional upgrade options for the outdoor kitchen, and no hood was available, although WCI did install the vent stack running through the attic and terminating at the roof. The homeowner contacted us and was looking to add the vent hood as well as an upgrade to a larger backsplash, which would lower the maintenance needed to clean the smoke residue from behind the grill.

For this job, we installed a 36″ Trade-Wind vent hood with 1250 CFM. We also had a custom stainless stack chase fabricated to match the 36″ width of the ventilation hood. The stack chase runs from the top of the ventilation hood up to the ceiling height. The granite backsplash was a level 1 Santa Cecilia Light granite, which was a close match to the existing Crema Pearl (Giallo Fiesta) granite. The new granite backsplash lays out right on top of the existing 4″ granite backsplash. We centered it behind the grill and under the hood. To keep clean lines within the design. The hood, stack chase, and the granite got fabricated at 36″ wide, which runs up to the bottom of the hood at 36″ above counter height. The addition makes maintaining the outdoor kitchen that much easier, which in turn makes it that much more pleasurable of an experience for the homeowner. What can we say other than we love making our Customer’s outdoor living life easier and more efficient! That’s the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens difference.

Existing Outdoor Kitchen Upgrade WCI Community

Existing Outdoor Kitchen Upgrade WCI Community

Outdoor Kirchen Consultation

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Small Barbecue Island, Big Features

Close-up of Diana Royal Stacked Stone finish on Barbecue Island Cabinetry

Big Features Inside a Compact Barbecue Island

If we have built one barbecue island in Corkscrew Shores by Pulte, we have built a thousand. We wouldn’t be surprised if the aroma in this community every night rivals a 5-star restaurant. Corkscrew Shores loves their outdoor living and outdoor kitchens, and you can’t help but imagine how good it must smell in there every evening!  

This 7’6″ outdoor kitchen provided the perfect amount of space for this homeowner to achieve their summer kitchen goals.

The following components are included in this beautiful barbecue island:

The facade along the front, right and left sides is a stacked stone, the color choice is Diana Royal. The countertop and 4″ side/backsplash are a level 1 Dallas White granite. Centrally located behind the grill, and for a width of 36″, the backsplash rises to 32″ high at the corners and arc to 36″ high at the center.

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32 Access Door and Double Access Drawer

32 Access Door and Double Access Drawer

Product Highlight: Blaze 32 Inch Access Door & Double Drawer Combo

The Blaze Door and Drawer combo feature an ideal access size for an island and an outdoor kitchen. This Blaze Door & Drawer Combo features commercial grade 304 stainless steel construction to stand up to the outdoor elements. Blaze access doors are the perfect storage solution for any outdoor kitchen!
 

  • Commercial grade 304 Stainless Steel construction is made for withstanding outdoor elements.
  • Adds practical storage in any outdoor kitchen
  • Door grants easy access to inside of BBQ island
  • The two drawers feature heavy duty sliding drawer mechanisms for smooth operation
  • Drawers provide storage for grilling tools and accessories
  • Rounded bevel design adds structural integrity to the drawer
  • Access door and fully enclosed storage drawers are accented with curved handles

A Quick Fix Remodel – Summer Outdoor Kitchen

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Remodel - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

An Update to an Existing Summer Outdoor Kitchen

This was an update to an existing outdoor kitchen.  There were a couple of components that had seen better days and were in need of replacement.  Although we do not dive into completely remodeling outdoor kitchens and restructuring the framing, there are some updates that can be made.  For instance, if the replacement components are the same size or smaller than the existing components we are able to replace the old components.  In this case, we replaced the existing Alfresco components with an Alfresco 42″ Luxury Grill built-in with sear zone & rotisserie and an Alfresco sealed dry pantry AXEDSP-42L – Low Profile Model.  Because the original components were larger than the new ones, we had stainless pieces custom made to fill in the gaps.

The homeowner also wanted something to help with the smoke capture so we installed a 48” Trade-Wind hood.

We are happy to report that this outdoor kitchen is back up and running and better than ever!

Have you been thinking about how nice it would be to own a custom outdoor kitchen? Well, we can help! Give us a call today to schedule an on-site outdoor kitchen consultation.

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Alfresco 42″ Luxury Grill

Alfresco ALXE-42 Luxury Barbecue Grill

Alfresco ALXE-42 Luxury Barbecue Grill

When it comes to professional barbecue grills, there aren’t too many more products that are better than an Alfresco Grill. Its quite literally the perfect reason to update your summer outdoor kitchen, it’s the only reason that would motivate most to want to update their old kitchen. That’s what we’re here for, though. At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we’ll even remodel that aged Summer outdoor kitchen, should it need a little sprucing up, that is!

The go-to grill for any outdoor kitchen enthusiast, you can count on the ALXE-42 Luxury Grill for size, performance, and power for any and all of your open-air culinary aspirations.

  • Three 18-SR stainless steel high-performance Accufire™ main burners
  • Integrated Mega-Drive™ rotisserie system with infrared burner
  • Signature Taste™ integrated smoking system with dedicated burner and drawer for wood chunks
  • 770 sq. in. actual grilling area
  • 3-position warming rack stores up out of the way when rotissing
  • Dual integrated high-intensity halogen work lights
  • User-friendly push-button ignition with sealed 110V AC power source
  • Optional standard cart, deluxe cart, or refrigerated cart
  • Optional infrared Sear Zone™
  • Available in LP or Natural Gas

Luna Pearl Granite Custom Summer Kitchen

Custom Summer Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida - Linear Skyline Stacked Stone Level 1 Luna Pearl Granite
Level 1 Luna Pearl Granite Countertops - Linear Custom Outdoor Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Level 1 Luna Pearl Granite Countertops – Linear Custom Outdoor Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Luna Pearl granite

Luna Pearl granite from Spain features a small intricate pattern of grays and whites. Luna Pearl is available in polished slabs and recommended for both commercial and residential projects including outdoor landscaping and flooring in climates with freezing temperatures. Indoor applications can include countertops, walls, backsplashes, and other design features.

This 11’9″ outdoor kitchen was built in a home constructed by Neal Communities in the Verandah in Fort Myers. This home, like most of the homes that we build outdoor kitchens in, was purchased by the customer with an outdoor kitchen rough-in package. If you have your choice, the rough-in packages with the builder are the way to go!

This outdoor kitchen base is framed with aluminum and then wrapped with a wet weather backer board that is resistant to mold and mildew. The color choice for the stacked stone façade was the Skyline. The countertop and backsplash were a level 1 Luna Pearl granite. We took the granite backsplash up to the height of the existing back wall at 9” above counter height.

The following components were included:

This customer was seeking shelter from the cold northern winters with a second home here in Fort Myers. We are so excited for them to start living the Florida dream, chilling & grilling at their outdoor kitchen, poolside, and enjoying our cozy 80 degree winter nights!

 

Contact Elegant Outdoor Kitchens your custom outdoor living specialists!

Are you wanting to add an outdoor kitchen to that beautiful outdoor living area in your back yard? But you aren’t exactly sure how to begin. Look no further. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is your number one custom outdoor living specialists! We are here to make your dreams reality. Call us today to schedule your on-site consultation.

 

Verandah - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida

Verandah – Neal Communities of Southwest Florida

Verandah in Fort Myers Neal Communities

Life is never dull at Verandah. Our customer’s home is in the welcoming neighborhood of tall oaks, serene river views, friendly neighbors, and exceptional lifestyle amenities in the Verandah master-planned community. This gated golf course community sits along the lush, peaceful banks of the Orange River in Fort Myers. We were given the privilege to come into this beautiful home and design their perfect escape from the cold northern winters.

Natural “Stacked Stone” Selection – Custom Outdoor Kitchen

Although this community is not right on the coast, it certainly feels like it when you pull into it. Sticking with the coastal theme in this outdoor kitchen was one of the main objectives during this project.

This 13’10” outdoor kitchen included the following components:

The base is framed with aluminum and wrapped with a wet weather backer board. The facade along the front is a stacked stone (Skyline – follow for more stacked stone color choices).

The countertop and side/backsplash are a level 1 Dallas White granite. The side/backsplash is 4″ in height. Centered behind the grill and for a width of 36″, the backsplash rises to 36″ at the corners and arcs 38″ at the center.

The Skyline stacked stone was installed as an additional backsplash on the remainder of the back wall not covered by the granite.


Azure at Hacienda Lake

Azure at Hacienda Lakes is a luxury, gated master-planned community featuring all-new architecture and resort-style amenities located in a highly sought-after area of Naples. Azure at Hacienda Lakes is situated near popular shopping and dining destinations, beaches, golf courses, and country clubs, enabling residents to enjoy Southwest Florida’s lifestyle. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens says there is no better way to enjoy Southwest Florida’s lifestyle than a beautiful outdoor kitchen to compliment your outdoor space.

 

Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Contracting Service of SWFL

If you are searching for a custom outdoor kitchen contracting service in the SWFL area, give us a call today, and we’ll make sure it’s done right! Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is Southwest Florida’s first choice in outdoor kitchen and outdoor living space contracting services. We build to your specifications, designing and creating some of the most elegant outdoor kitchens concepts in the SWFL region. We have the construction experience and aesthetic know-how to deliver an exquisite product that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come. Give us a call today for more information.