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Elegant Outdoor Kitchens 3D CAD Design

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens 3D CAD Design
Welcome to Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, where our passion for creating custom outdoor living spaces is matched only by our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Designing and building a custom outdoor kitchen is an exciting journey, and we’re here to guide you through every step. From concept to construction, our professional team ensures that your vision is brought to life exactly as you imagine it. We use 3D CAD Design software to ensure your vision is exactly how you imagined it, before we ever start building it.

Step into the Design Process

When you choose Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you’re not just hiring an outdoor kitchen contractor—you’re partnering with a team that values precision, transparency, and creativity. Our design process is centered on giving you a detailed, realistic vision of your project before construction even begins. We utilize advanced 3D modeling software, specifically SketchUp, to create a virtual, interactive design of your proposed outdoor kitchen. This allows you to see exactly how your outdoor kitchen will look in your unique space, providing clarity and confidence as we move forward together.

Why 3D Design Matters

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Custom CAD Design

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Custom CAD Design

Our use of SketchUp for 3D CAD design is a key aspect of our commitment to professionalism and client satisfaction. Here’s why this tool is such an important part of our process:

  1. Realistic Visualization: The 3D renderings we create allow you to visualize your outdoor kitchen as it will appear in your space. From layout and appliances to materials and finishes, you’ll have a clear view of every detail, which helps in making informed design decisions.
  2. Accurate Planning: With a detailed design in hand, you can see how each element of the kitchen fits together—whether it’s the grill, refrigerator, sink, or storage cabinets. This thorough planning ensures optimal functionality and layout efficiency tailored to your lifestyle.
  3. Effortless Collaboration: The design process is a collaborative experience. We welcome your feedback and any adjustments you’d like to make, ensuring that the final design truly reflects your preferences. This approach also helps us identify any potential issues in advance, so there are no surprises once construction begins.

The Design Process at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we believe in a hands-on, client-focused design process. Here’s how we bring your outdoor kitchen dreams to life:

  1. Initial Consultation: We begin with an in-depth conversation about your vision, cooking style, and desired amenities. This is also where we learn about your space, budget, and any special requirements you may have.
  2. Conceptual Design: Using your input, we create a preliminary design in SketchUp. This 3D model provides a general layout of your outdoor kitchen and shows you the positioning of key components, like the grill, counters, and appliances.
  3. Design Refinement: After reviewing the initial design with you, we make adjustments based on your feedback. Whether it’s adding extra counter space, adjusting storage options, or refining the finishes, we tailor every detail to your specifications.
  4. Final Approval: Once you’re completely satisfied with the design, we finalize the plans and begin preparations for construction. With a detailed, approved design in hand, our skilled team can efficiently bring your vision to life.

The Benefits of Choosing Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

By providing you with a 3D CAD design before construction begins, we eliminate uncertainty and make the entire process smoother and more enjoyable. You’ll know exactly what to expect, and we’ll have a precise blueprint to guide us, ensuring your outdoor kitchen is built to the highest standards.

Choosing Elegant Outdoor Kitchens means choosing quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a professional design process that places your needs front and center. From Fort Myers to Estero and Naples, we’ve helped homeowners across Southwest Florida enhance their outdoor spaces with beautiful, functional kitchens that serve as the heart of their outdoor entertaining areas.

Ready to start designing the outdoor kitchen of your dreams? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey with our team. With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you’ll not only see your kitchen design before we start construction—you’ll also have peace of mind knowing your project is in the hands of experienced professionals who care about making your vision a reality.

We invite you to view our outdoor kitchen design portfolio. It’s a great place to get some ideas, along with understanding what’s possible in a kitchen from Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida!

EOK Outdoor Kitchen Portfolio

 

Transform Your Home with a Dream Outdoor Kitchen & Living Space in Florida

Outdoor kitchen in Taylor Morrison home

Hi there, Ben here from Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. If you’re a first-time outdoor kitchen buyer, you might be wondering where to start the process of designing and building your dream outdoor kitchen. As a seasoned outdoor kitchen and living contractor with years of experience at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens in Fort Myers, Florida, I’m here to guide you through the process. Our unique Florida climate and lifestyle create the perfect setting for an outdoor oasis that can transform your home and enhance your outdoor living experience year-round.

Embrace the Climate

Florida’s warm climate is ideal for outdoor living, but it comes with challenges like humidity, salt air, and intense sun. Choosing weather-resistant materials is crucial. Consider stainless steel for grills and appliances and high-quality natural stone for countertops. These durable materials will withstand the elements and look great for years.

Design for Functionality

An outdoor kitchen should be as efficient and functional as your indoor kitchen. Think about your cooking and entertaining style to determine the best layout:

L-Shaped Kitchen: Perfect for corner spaces, offering ample counter space and room for multiple appliances.

U-Shaped Kitchen: Provides extensive counter space with a central area for prep and cooking.

Straight Line Kitchen: Ideal for smaller spaces, aligning all appliances and work areas in a single line. Ensure a logical flow between cooking, prep, and serving areas.

Incorporate ample storage and counter space, and consider adding an island or bar area for social interactions. Check out our Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Design Guide for more information regarding what to expect.

Lynx Professional Series Built-in Barbecue Grill at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida

Lynx Professional Series Built-in Barbecue Grill at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida

Choose the Right Appliances for your Dream Outdoor Kitchen

Invest in high-quality appliances that match your cooking style. Popular options include:

Grills: The centerpiece of any outdoor kitchen. Brands like TrueFlame, Blaze, Memphis, and Lynx offer durability and performance.

Side Burners and Power Burners: Great for preparing side dishes and boiling pots of water.

Refrigeration: Outdoor-rated refrigerators and ice makers keep beverages and ingredients cool.

Sinks and Faucets: Convenient for prep and cleanup.

Pizza Ovens and Smokers: Expand your cooking options.

Storage: Ensure plenty of drawers, cabinets, and shelves for utensils, dishes, and supplies.

Check out our official Grills Gone Wild Barbecue Grill & Component Store online!

Budget and Plan Wisely

Set a realistic budget for your project and plan accordingly. While high-quality outdoor kitchens are a significant investment, they add value to your home and enhance your lifestyle. Work with us to prioritize features and make informed decisions that align with your budget. With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you’re guaranteed the best quality in Southwest Florida.

Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?

Designing and building an outdoor kitchen and living space in Florida is a rewarding endeavor. At Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we specialize in creating custom outdoor spaces tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Contact us today to start planning your dream outdoor oasis and experience the ultimate in outdoor living.

Once again, my name is Ben from Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. Consider me your friend in the outdoor kitchen and living industry. I’m here to help you build the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living space—the environment you’ve always dreamed of owning. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a job well done and a satisfied customer. Let’s make your dream a reality together.

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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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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.
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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.

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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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Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

When it comes to custom outdoor kitchen contractor design and construction services within the Fort Myers region, you can rely on Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. Our company has quickly become the preferred barbecue island contractor here in Southwest Florida. We specialize in both traditional and extravagant outdoor kitchen builds. Whether you’re in need of a simple solution for family and friends or desire a custom design created for larger capacity backyard entertaining. The professional outdoor kitchen contractors from Elegant Outdoor Kitchens have you covered!

Give us a call today to get started with our proprietary custom island design process. Our team is one of the only companies here in SWFL that enable you to view your outdoor kitchen before we build it! Yes, you heard it correctly, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens will showcase our proposed design before we construct it. Our process allows you to change, add, and remove anything you might not want during the conceptual design phase. Our 3D CAD design service is complimentary; it’s just one of the many benefits you’ll receive when you choose to build a barbecue island with us. Our primary objective is to build your outdoor kitchen correctly and to your exact specifications, the first time. Just because we’re contractors doesn’t mean we build everything twice. (Laugh here) We can’t wait to design & build the dream kitchen you’ve always wanted. Call now to schedule an on-site consultation with one of our outdoor kitchen design pros.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Project Portfolio

View our recent custom outdoor kitchen designs; we’ve documented all of our custom work, from the start. We invite you to take a look at this section of our website, who knows, you might see something that resonates with your preferred aesthetic. All of our outdoor kitchens are custom designed by us. When you choose EOK, you’re choosing a builder that specializes in the barbecue island design & construction industry.