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by Arterra LLP Landscape Architects
San Francisco, CA, US 94107 · 233 photos
BBQ and Outdoor Kitchen
http://www.arterrallp.com

Michele Lee Willson Photography

A refined material palette modernizes this conventional 60′s ranch-home’s yard. Repetition of materials like stone, ipe and concrete combine beautifully to form a bold and contemporary garden.

Layered walls perform double duty as both sculpture and a way to define gathering spaces. Contrasting leaf textures and hues harmonize with the hardscape, and plant masses add their colorful statement to the canvas.

 
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jmprisco wrote:
Where did you get those stiools? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
Arterra LLP Landscape Architects We got them here, http://www.marinoutdoorliving.com/furniture.html, but it was a couple years ago - so they may not carry them any more. I believe the line came from here http://modernoutdoor.com/
13 months ago ·
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Katie Trenkle wrote:
What is the floor made of? I love the combination of warm and cool. Beautiful! »
· Comment · 17 months ago
Arterra LLP Landscape Architects Thanks Katie!
The paving is full range bluestone and the stair tread are integral color concrete.
17 months ago ·
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smittycdm wrote:
What material did you use for the outdoor barbeque countertop and bar? The entire space is beautiful. Thank you. »
· Comment · 18 months ago
Arterra LLP Landscape Architects The stone countertop is green granite and thank you!
18 months ago ·
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susanswest wrote:
I don't have a covering over my outdoor kitchen, but would like to have an ice maker/ and small refrigerator. Are there products that are impervious to the elements such as rain and heat »
· Comment · 19 months ago
bepsf Yes there are - simply google "Outdoor Refrigerator" and you'll find plenty of options.
19 months ago ·
Arterra LLP Landscape Architects Many of the companies that make Grills, Lynx, DCS also make refrigerators. Be mindful of the seasonal conditions. If there is any freeze thaw, even slight - you will want to weatherize.
7 months ago ·
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phurter wrote:
The wood .... why was Ipe chosen for the outdoor areas? What are its unique properties. Could it work outdoors in tropical Florida? »
· Comment · 20 months ago
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bkr8bkr How often does Ipe need to be stained to maintain the newly milled coloring?....Annually?
4 months ago ·
Arterra LLP Landscape Architects If left alone it will gray out. It depends on what stain or sealer you use. Some require every year, but there are some that should last 3 years. If you are in San Francisco Area, Beronio Lumber carries a great assortment of finishes
4 months ago ·
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sam2011 wrote:
what species of wood is the barbeque island made of? »
· Comment · 20 months ago
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mamamariamgm Love the bar stools! Where can I buy them?
21 hours ago ·
Arterra LLP Landscape Architects They were from Modern Outdoor, not sure if they still carry them http://modernoutdoor.com/
16 hours ago ·
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patkal wrote:
Does the green granite bench top have a particular name? I live in Australia »
· Comment · 7 months ago
jmprisco wrote:
Very clean design. How is the ipe fastened and how did you handle the corners? - Were biscuit fasteners used, or is this T&G? Also, how were the corner pieces made, or were they pre-constructed? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Vanessa Brunner to Design Your Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
In terms of materials, everything needs to be durable, weatherproof, heat resistant, and easy to clean. This means rot resistant wood (such as teak, redwood, or cedar), stone, and stainless steel. Also, think about how hot materials get in direct sunlight, or even just warmer temperatures. Since you'll most likely be using this during the summer, you don't want to build your backyard kitchen out of something you'll barely be able to touch! More ideas: Romantic Outdoor Dining Inspiration 8 Elements of a Perfect Outdoor Dining Room Interview: 10 Secrets to
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Contemporary style and function combine in an outdoor kitchen where the cook is the star, passing hot tidbits to a grateful audience.Browse outdoor kitchen photos
added by Vanessa Brunner to Readers' Choice: The Top 20 Patios of 2011
15. Houzzers loved the contrast between the green granite countertop and the reddish Ipe wood on this outdoor kitchen. This photo was also bookmarked for layout inspiration — the kitchen has plenty of room for cooking, serving up drinks and eating a full meal.
added by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS to 2012 Cabinet Trends: Storage for Every Room
Outdoor kitchens continue to explode in popularity, and now many feature outdoor cabinets that rival (or complement) their indoor companions. Higher-end design and the same types of accessories that enhance your indoor kitchen will be making their way outdoors.
added by Alex Jewett: Godden Sudik Architects to 9 Tips for an Outdoor Kitchen That Lets You Enjoy the Party
Including a bar top in your kitchen allows guests to sit and talk while you prepare and cook. This brings the party to the cook. Many guests enjoy being close to the cook, and with a bar top they can watch all the action while still staying out of the main kitchen space.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by jkangla to Patio Ideas (6 hours ago)
can use deck boards to make these countertops
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Outdoor bar
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love the cabinet color
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Love it
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Cocina exterior
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open concept
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bbq
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Exterior bar/kitchen
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Could something like this be modular?
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Bar seating
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Ideas
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barra con madera
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Outdoor kitchen - good space for food prep during bbq
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Barbecue arrangement in a corner nook
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Outdoor kitchen
added by fraufurtado to fraufurtado's Ideas (18 hours ago)
Including a bar top in your kitchen allows guests to sit and talk while you prepare and cook. This brings the party to the cook. Many guests enjoy being close to the cook, and with a bar top they can watch all the action while still staying out of the main kitchen space.
added by schifferli to schifferli outdoor living (18 hours ago)
Include bar in outdoor kitchen for guests to eat and/or socialize with cook include space for prep, cook, serve, clean
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bar seat
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Cuisine extérieure
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outside kitchn
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Like the clean lines of this one.
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outdoor patio
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outdoor kitchen
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bar area for seating
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...quincho...
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stone top teak underneath
added by jeanmariehoward to Exterior (20 hours ago)
Including a bar top in your kitchen allows guests to sit and talk while you prepare and cook. This brings the party to the cook. Many guests enjoy being close to the cook, and with a bar top they can watch all the action while still staying out of the main kitchen space.
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Quincho
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Outdoor kitchen
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Bar
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Outdoors
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Outdoor kitchen
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Style
added by stt0229 to Outside (21 hours ago)
Faux wood boards for grill cabinets
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outdoor kitchen by lake
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counter stools
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Outdoor kitchen
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Braai area
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Open outdoor kitchen
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Outdoor kitchen
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redwood outdoor kitchen
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I LOVE THE WHOLE IDEA, FABOULOUS!!
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Cool outdoor kitchen
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Outdoor cabin bar
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Ipe outdoor kitchen
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bbq area
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added by oldhousegirl to porches (4 days ago)
another great outdoor kitchen
added by sverser to vanhook (4 days ago)
Ipe wood, steel frame
added by mlavin to Patio/Deck (5 days ago)
Love would base..Brazilian cherry, perhaps?
added by cecilita to cecilita's ideas (5 days ago)
Para KAlich
added by cramer4 to future backyard (5 days ago)
wood around kitchen
added by lindajo57 to lindajo57's Ideas (5 days ago)
Bar top
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barbacue ideas
added by jonguenther to Outdoor ideas (7 days ago)
Functional design Natural looking materials
added by Melissa Monaghan to melissa_monaghan's Ideas (7 days ago)
chairs
added by Warren Wright to warren_wright's Ideas (7 days ago)
Creative idea for outdoor
added by grcastellanos to Landscape Ideas (7 days ago)
modern BBQ and island
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Grill
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Parrilla
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Outdoor kitchen ideas
added by n_perera to outside (8 days ago)
Bartop near BBQ so guests can sit and talk
added by Lighting to grill (8 days ago)
Mix of wood and stone
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Grill mix deck cabinet. Stone
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bbq kitchen
added by dean2525 to dean2525's Ideas (9 days ago)
Wood bbq
added by tammy135 to tammy135's Favorites (10 days ago)
Countertop is excellent choice
added by bcautino to Jardin Prado Alto (10 days ago)
BBQ
added by Teri Connelly to Our backyard (10 days ago)
amazing!
added by jenboulden to Backyard entertaining area (11 days ago)
I like the Layout
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Back yard bbq
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Bar stools
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BBQ layout
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Outdoor bar idea
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Outdoor kitchen
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Layout
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good model for a bar/chairs
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BQ
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Barbque
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ipe wood bar/kitchen
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outdoor kitchen for entertaining
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wood paneling
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The layout
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Backyard
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Including a bar top in your kitchen allows guests to sit and talk while you prepare and cook. This brings the party to the cook. Many guests enjoy being close to the cook, and with a bar top they can watch all the action while still staying out of the main kitchen space.
added by billrizk to Patio Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Wood bar
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I like the cedar wood
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wood instead of stone
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Outdoor bar/grill
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Design
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Outdoor kitchen
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Cocina exterior
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BBQ idea
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Bar top
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Wood Cabinet and slab counter
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Neat idea
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Seating around outdoor kitchen
added by Christan Collins-Constantine to webuser_79020's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Love this
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Bar
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outdoor prep
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Outdoor kitchen ideas
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bar height table
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bar around cooking area allows guest to hang out while cooking
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Outdoor Kitchen/Build-in BBQ
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La inclusión de una barra superior en su cocina permite a los huéspedes se sientan y hablan mientras se prepara y cocina. Esto hace que la parte a la cocinera. Muchas personas disfrutan de estar cerca de la cocina, y con una barra superior se puede ver toda la acción al mismo tiempo mantenerse fuera del espacio de la cocina principal.
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Bar top in kitchen
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The modern build small patio
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Barbacoa
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hehehe
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kitchen
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Out door kitchen
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Counter
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Bar
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pretty wood for outdoor kitchen
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Love it!
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Outdoor Kitchen 2
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Including a bar top in your kitchen allows guests to sit and talk while you prepare and cook. This brings the party to the cook. Many guests enjoy being close to the cook, and with a bar top they can watch all the action while still staying out of the main kitchen space.
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TEAK SIDING
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bbq bar
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Outdoor
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Outdoor solutions
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Outdoor kitchen
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grill surround
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Ipe wood bbq
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Outdoor Kitchen
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Outdoor kitchen ideas
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wood
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like this but c shape with a pizza overn
added by josiele to Patio Ideas (4 weeks ago)
separate eating area maybe bar by the bbq
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Outdoor Kitchen
added by karenku to outdoor kitchen (4 weeks ago)
simple version bbq
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cabinet
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Siding sides, stone top
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barbeque top and wood cladding
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kitchen along the garage wall
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deck
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Outdoor kitchen
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Chairs
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Outdoor ideas
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Outdoor Kitchen - Cabinets
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Ipe
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Ipe wood blue stone and green granite
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Disposición asador barra
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Polished concrete bench top with timber slating
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Patio
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bar return to BBQ
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ipe bbq
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LA DISTRIBUCION
added by graham80 to backyard/pool (6 weeks ago)
Way smaller. I like bar
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CUEVAS OUTDOOR KITCHEN
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another way to finish off the face of the island
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counters a bar set-up
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Love
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bbq area
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zuri on sides of bar
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Tess's five
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Wood kitchen w fireplace
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Quincho
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For outdoor kitchen: the wooden part of this can be done in wood-look ceramic.
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This is cool lots of counter space and 2 entry's into the kitchen bar area
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Nice wood/concrete/plants
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wood on fireplace
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Woodwork, counter and seating
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Tongue groove pine dark stain
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Add wood to existing grill
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wood used for island
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Ipe bbq
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Wood island
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Maybe we can push our BBQ to wall and add bar at front
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Stools
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Redwood siding looks great.
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Barbeque
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Me encanta el grill afuera
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Patio