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EOK Owners Build SEC Football Lanai Kitchen Retreat

Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Constructed Summer Kitchen - SWFL Outdoor Kitchen Builders

Owners of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Build Lanai Kitchen Retreat

We just wanted to showcase The Poulton’s brand-new lanai kitchen; they finally decided to treat themselves with the services they provide. This custom outdoor kitchen is classy, too! It not only has style, but they’ve managed to give it a few unique features that set it apart from some of the other beautiful outdoor kitchen designs they built in the past. This commentary is coming from over a decade within the outdoor living industry. The professionals at EOK know how to build beautiful summer kitchens. The wood inlays and accent pieces give this project its unique rustic flair! Andrea and Ben, you can design and construct my outdoor kitchen anytime!

All in all, the photos we’ve included demonstrate the professional craftsmanship you’ll receive when you hire Elegant Outdoor Kitchens to create your stay-cation destination!

If you’re interested in have #EOK design and build your Summer Kitchen, you can schedule an outdoor kitchen design consultation here at the official EOK site – https://elegantoutdoorkitchens.com/estimate-request.

You can also give them a call at (239) 229-9033 to schedule a consultation as well. One thing is for sure. EOK can’t wait to exceed your expectations. Plus, they are licensed and bonded contractors of the SWFL region. What that means is the project is considered an investment in your property. Not to be confused with the lawn furniture those other outdoor kitchen stores are pushing, also, as a rule of thumb. If you have to crane or wheel your outdoor kitchen into your outdoor living space, you might want to classify it as expensive lawn furniture. We are just stating the facts. At EOK, you can rest assured you will be investing in an outdoor kitchen addition to your lanai, which means they bring value to your property, literally.

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Transform Your Lanai Into The Ultimate Stay-Cation Destination

Welcome to Elegant Outdoor Kitchens! Your Source For Lanai Kitchens in Southwest Florida

If your lanai needs some TLC to reach its full potential as the Stay-Cation spot you’ve always imagined it could be, give the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today! Our team is ready to turn your ordinary lanai into something extraordinary. We want to assist you in turning it into an outdoor living space where you can enjoy the company of family friends, along with some delicious grilled meals. We want to upgrade your home’s functionality by providing you with alternative ways to cook or grill breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From flat-top grills, smokers, multi-functional grills to traditional grills, at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, our mission is to help you figure out just what you want to from your outdoor kitchen space.

Our team is here to help when you have questions about cost, equipment, and outdoor kitchen style. You have a friend in the outdoor living industry. Whatever you want to learn more about when it comes to your outdoor space, we are more than happy to inform you on the subject. Want to know more about outdoor fireplaces, firepits, guest seating, and overall outdoor kitchen layout? Well, we are your source within the Southwest Florida region, and we can’t wait to exceed your expectations.

Please give us a call to schedule an on-site outdoor kitchen consultation. We feel our process will get you excited about the possibilities available to you and your outdoor kitchen project. Plus, we design with CAD software, enabling you to see your design before starting your project. You can’t go wrong with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens!

Whatcha Working With!

We want to come and see what you’re working with! Schedule an on-site consultation via the form below. We want to liberate you with a brand new stay-cation spot, a place where you are always the VIP. If you’re interested in browsing our past outdoor kitchen projects in depth, or casually viewing some photos within our gallery. It’s up to you!

 

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Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak – Courtesy of tasteofhome.com

Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Total Time Prep. Prep: 5 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
Makes 8 servings

Here’s a recipe that’s quick, easy, and extremely delicious! The “Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak” is a recipe you can’t go wrong with, especially when it has “easy” in the title. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we whole-heartedly understand that sometimes you need a meal that you can prep and put on the grill. This Flank Steak recipe is one of those quickies that the family will love!

The recipe is courtesy of https://tasteofthehome.com.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked steak with 1-1/2 tablespoons reserved marinade: 195 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup burgundy wine or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk barbecue sauce, wine, and lemon juice until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain. Serve with reserved marinade.

The Original TasteOfTheHome.com recipe can be found here.

Outdoor Kitchen Component List – Essentials on a Budget

The Essential Outdoor Kitchen Component List to Include When On a Budget

We understand that not everyone is a Rockefeller; that’s why we assembled this article that covers the essentials where it concerns outdoor living.

Your outdoor kitchen is built primarily for one purpose, and that’s to house your professional barbecue grill. Running back and forth from your indoor kitchen to your outdoor kitchen happens, but if we can help you reduce those trips, we’re all for it. Most people don’t just eat barbecue when they grill. You tend to serve the meal with a few side dishes. So, the first must-have component of the list is going to be a side burner/s (preferably a double side burner, to heat more than one side).

The Essentials Article The Side Burner - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
The Essentials Article The Side Burner – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

This precision cut, handmade side burner is made of stainless steel and will provide you years of outdoor cooking enjoyment. If you are looking to create a gourmet outdoor meal complete with soups or side dishes, a drop-in side burner is an ideal addition to your outdoor kitchen. As of March 15, 2016 — Blaze side burners have a lifetime warranty that warrants against any defects in the manufacturing and workmanship of the burner, burner grate, body, lid, and control valve. While the ignition system is covered for one (1) year after the date of purchase. The product must be registered within thirty days for the warranty to apply.
Gas Conversions

Blaze Single Side Burner
SKU: BLZ-SB1 Category: Side Burners & Power Burner Components
Additional information: View Additional Information about the Blaze Single Side Burner

Next on our essential outdoor kitchen component list is the built-in mini-refrigerator. There’s just something so satisfying about having quick access to a cold beverage. Believe us when we say that this mini fridge will get its use.

The Essentials Article The Built-In Refrigerator – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

The Blaze 4.5 Compact Refrigerator is the ideal space-saving solution for family rooms, game rooms, apartments or anywhere else. Interior design offers plenty of shelf space for all your favorite refreshments and foods. The refrigerator, including the compressor, is warranted for 1 year to the original owner against defects in manufacturing and workmanship. This warranty extends to the original purchaser against manufacture defects for products purchased for ordinary single-family home use.

Stainless Front Fridge 4.5 Cubic Feet
SKU: BLZ-SSRF130
Additional Information: Stainless Front Fridge 4.5 Cubic Feet

The Mandatory Outdoor Kitchen Component

The last item on our essentials list is a functional requirement. It serves a few purposes, the first being the accessibility to your internal gas, electrical, and plumbing lines for your barbecue grill and any other components you install, and the second is acting as a dry storage area. Your outdoor kitchen cabinet has plenty of space that you can convert into a dry storage area. Depending on the size of your outdoor kitchen, you’ll need to install at least one access door. In our experience, though, a combination access door and drawer unit will only lend to both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your outdoor living area.


The Essentials Article Outdoor Kitchen Access Door - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
The Essentials Article Outdoor Kitchen Access Door – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

The Blaze 25 inch Double Access Doors feature an ideal access size for an island and an outdoor kitchen. Blaze’s commercial grade 304 Stainless Steel construction is made for withstanding outdoor elements. The access doors are the perfect storage solution for any outdoor kitchen! Door opening measurements 20 3/4 W x 16 3/4 H.

Blaze 25″ Double Door
SKU: BLZ-AD25-R
Additional Information: Blaze 25″ Double Door

There are a plethora of other components that can you can add that will expand the functionality of your outdoor living space. You can add elements such as a trash receptacle, sink & faucet, ice maker, warming drawer, ice maker, beverage station, ice bin, power burner, and many other components. You can, in my opinion, make your outdoor living area better than your indoor kitchen, and some people do just that.

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is your source for professional outdoor kitchen design and contracting services. If you’ve been considering an outdoor kitchen area, give us a call today to schedule an on-site design consultation. We know that once you see your outdoor kitchen mocked up as a 3D design, it’ll be an easy decision when it comes to starting the construction process.

In the meantime, check out our newest website, known as http://grillsgonewild.shop, where we retail all the custom outdoor living components you’ll need for your future project. We can assure you that you’ll find all the essential components we’ve spoken of today as well.

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Five reasons to own an Outdoor Kitchen

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Five reasons to own an outdoor kitchen

In this article, we discuss five reasons to own an outdoor kitchen. In Southwest Florida, cooking outdoors can appear as if it were a national pastime. For many areas around the United States, the statistics seem to support that notion. The reaction people have to a well built outdoor kitchen is an apparent reason to want one; however, there are six other reasons to have an outdoor kitchen. Let’s take a look:

1: Expanded Living Space

Having an outdoor kitchen and living area creates a welcoming atmosphere that offers extra space for cooking, dining, entertaining, and socializing. Built-in outdoor grills are a stylish way to open up a yard while gaining new cooking space. Outdoor rated refrigerators keep ingredients and beverages cold and conveniently located. Adding a kitchen sink to an outdoor living area means fewer trips back and forth for washing hands, dishes, and utensils. Advances in building materials and outdoor rated appliances have transformed yard space into elegant and eye-catching living areas.

2: Increase Value

Let us start by pointing out that installing an outdoor kitchen does not automatically mean that property value will go up enough to cover the cost of building and installing an outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens constructed with the intent of using and enjoying the space rather than as an investment is a far healthier approach. The monetary value will have many variables; however, the real value of an outdoor kitchen is in the experience that it creates. For families, friends, neighbors, and visitors, outdoor living areas are a personal touch that welcomes and invites all to enjoy.

3: Save Energy by Cooking Outside

Moving cooking outside during hotter months will keep inside temperatures lower, and having less heat in the house means that air conditioners will not have to work as hard to keep interiors cool. Save power by maintaining the cooking temperature on the outside.

4: Save Money by Staying Home

Eating at restaurants can be very costly when done frequently. Homeowners who have put the time and investment into an outdoor kitchen commonly report eating at home more often. Rather than going out for barbecue and drinks, people invite guests to enjoy the space with good company. Many outdoor kitchens include wet bars in the design to accommodate entertaining, which brings us to our final reason for owning an outdoor kitchen and living area.

5: Great for Entertaining

Anyone with an outdoor kitchen can attest to how great they are for entertaining. Family, friends, and guests alike will enjoy the customized space. In many instances, the outdoor kitchen itself becomes a topic of conversation. People can socialize, watch TV and movies, play music, and enjoy the experience and atmosphere created by an outdoor living area.

So now that we’ve discussed some significant benefits to having an outdoor kitchen, you can follow up with our tips and tricks for planning an outdoor kitchen of your own!

Located in Fort Myers, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens bring quality and experience to Southwest Florida. If you would like to talk with us directly, you can reach us at (239) 229-9033.

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Simplifying The Process: Owning an Elegant Outdoor Kitchen, It’s Ease and Your Happiness

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Owning an Elegant Outdoor Kitchen is different than going to Home Depot, writing out all the products you wish to include, hiring a general contractor and piecemealing your thoughts into an inconvenient, stress-amplifying experience. The ease we provide to our customers is beneficial for many reasons. Not only do we remove you from the unwanted burden placed upon yourself to achieve the desired result, but before the process even begins we guide you through a series of pertinent questions that may have been otherwise overlooked.

For instance, will you be hosting parties or the occasional intimate family gathering? Will you need refrigeration, natural gas or running water? Do you have the proper water lines or gas lines running to your outdoor living area? If not, have you inquired about an estimate? What type of fuel will your primary cooking components use? (Natural gas, charcoal, wood, propane, etcetera). Will you be dining outside? If so, do you want your outdoor kitchen to have reasonable accommodation for such? What type of cooking are you most interested in pursuing? Will it be grilling, baking, smoking or a combination of the previously mentioned? What kind of material finishes will you be selecting and have you considered how they’ll fair in the Southwest Floridian weather? Do you need functional storage and trash storage? What design layout works best for your allotted space? Have you spoken with a professional design consultant yet?

Reading these questions may seem overwhelming. Not only are they valid concerns, but there’s also quite a few. Many of them would’ve arisen once the general contractor had been hired, creating an added pressure to have an answer before you know if it’s the correct one, had you not considered each prior.

Andrea and Ben Poulton of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens indeed simplify the process. You can contact us for a free consultation, we’ll come by your home at a time of your selection, and together we’ll navigate the parameters and possibilities within them while focusing our attention on what’s practical, within budget and aesthetically appealing. We’ll create a mock outdoor kitchen in our software, propose it to you based on the information we’ve discussed, further reworking the design if necessary, and once you’re happy with the layout, action will ensue. You won’t have to worry one bit; continue on with your life. We’ll just be in the backyard shrouding your vision with sawdust and hard work; however, once the debris settles and our final tool goes back into its bag, you’ll realize in that moment that your selection to choose us was one you won’t regret.

Call us today for a free consultation. Let’s create something lasting, something you take pride in, something beautiful, something you.

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

Close-up of Blaze 25 Inch Traditional Series grill

If you live in the Southwest Florida areas of Fort Myers, Naples, or Estero, give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today! We specialize in the custom design & manufacturing of beautiful outdoor living spaces.

We design & build custom barbecue island designs for our SWFL clientele! Let our custom outdoor living specialists help you choose a BBQ Island design that best fits your outdoor living space. From design concept to actual build completion, we start every project with an on-site design consultation. This process allows our team to understand both the area you have to work with as well as your aesthetic design preferences. Our primary objective is to manufacture a superior outdoor kitchen that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come. We invite you to view our outdoor kitchen project portfolio; we’re confident that you’ll be able to get some basic design ideas of what you want in a custom outdoor kitchen build. It helps when we understand what you want to achieve with your new kitchen. If you’re not quite sure what you want yet, that’s okay. We’re here to help you every step of the way. Our knowledgeable team is always here to answer any and all questions you might have when it comes to building a brand-new custom outdoor kitchen with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens.

 

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing Services by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of SWFL

Some Questions Worth Considering Before We Start

Whether you’re looking for a convenient outdoor kitchen that enables you to grill amazing meals or you’re looking to construct a breathtaking outdoor living space with all the bells and whistles. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has you covered. We’re here to help you explore barbecue island design concepts that work with your space and fit within your budget. What we’re not here to do is oversell you! Our design team is here to make sure you get the most out of your outdoor kitchen investment. We work closely with our clients to ensure that they receive a quality product that they can enjoy for many years to come. From professional barbecue grills to outdoor pizza ovens, the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens team is here to exceed your expectations.

Download this fantastic outdoor kitchen design guide that we’ve compiled; it will help you to start thinking about what you want in an outdoor living space.

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The Outdoor Living Lifestyle – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Custom Outdoor Kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Imagine being able to enjoy the taste of your favorite steakhouse from the comfort of your own home. With an outdoor kitchen build by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you’ll be grilling like a professional chef every night of the week. We bring the steakhouse to you! Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we pride ourselves on building the best custom outdoor kitchens and living areas in Southwest Florida. From concept to completion, you’re able to pick and choose whatever style of outdoor kitchen design and cooking components you want in your custom build. We build the kitchen how you want it made! Whether you want all the latest professional components, or you just want to keep it super simple, our team is here to consult you and answer any questions you might have. Our professional team is here to show you what’s available, and what looks great! We pay special attention to both functionality and aesthetics. Our primary concern is building an outdoor kitchen that works with your outdoor living space, and it must look spectacular!

Building custom outdoor kitchens is what we do here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida!

Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing Company of Southwest Florida – EOK

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has quickly become the preferred custom outdoor kitchen design & manufacturing company in SWFL. Our priorities aren’t just about the construction though; we’re all about customer service and support. We want to make our customers happy. We believe that communication is crucial when it comes to building you the outdoor kitchen that you want. We want to ensure that you’ll enjoy your outdoor living area for decades to come. That’s why we’ll work closely with you, making sure we build it to your specifications. Give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today!

 

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Get 4 Omaha Steaks With Purchase Of A Custom Outdoor Kitchen!

Receive 4 Omaha Steaks with the purchase of a custom outdoor kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. There’s no better way to break in your brand-new outdoor kitchen grill, then with premium steaks by Omaha Steaks. The free steaks are our way of saying thanks for using Elegant Outdoor Kitchens for all your outdoor living needs.

Disclaimer: Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is in no way associated with the Omaha Steaks brand, or it’s products. We are merely giving away these delicious steaks with the purchase of a custom outdoor kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. To receive the 4 Omaha Steaks, you do have to purchase with us. The purchase is necessary.

Call now to schedule a custom outdoor kitchen design consultation – (239) 229-9033

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is Giving Away 4 Omaha Steaks With the Purchase of a Custom Outdoor Kitchen