Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.

Part of an addition on the back of the home, this outdoor kitchen space is brand new to a pair of homeowners who love to entertain, cook, and most important to this space - grill. A new covered back porch makes space for an outdoor living area along with a highly functioning kitchen. Cabinets are from NatureKast and are Weatherproof outdoor cabinets. The appliances are mostly from Blaze including a 34" Pro Grill, 30" Griddle, and 42" vent hood. The 30" Warming Drawer under the griddle is from Dacor. The sink is a Blanco Quatrus single-bowl undermount. The other major focal point is the brick work in the outdoor kitchen and entire exterior addition. The original brick from ACME is still made today, but only in 4 of the 6 colors in that palette. We carefully demo'ed brick from the existing exterior wall to utilize on the side to blend into the existing brick, and then used new brick only on the columns and on the back face of the home. The brick screen wall behind the cooking surface was custom laid to create a special cross pattern. This allows for better air flow and lets the evening west sun come into the space.

Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.

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Patio kitchen - large traditional backyard brick patio kitchen idea with a roof extension

A large flagstone patio with a full built-in outdoor kitchen includes a stainless steel gas barbeque grill, a power burner, a Big Green Egg and a warming drawer. Appliances are built-in to a stone masonry wall topped with flat flagstone. Extra space is built in providing room for preparation and storage. Lighting is located directly above prep areas so you can entertain day and night.

The back yard patio is the new living room. Let’s discuss. If you’ve tried to purchase an outdoor, propane heater, new grill, or even outdoor seating in the past six months, this is not news to you. We’re all doing our best to manage through the pandemic while still enjoying social connections and time with family and friends. The solution that so many of us have adopted is to spend more time outside. There’s a Norwegian saying that says, “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.” It’s a mantra worth adopting these days. We have a lot of customers who are ready to bundle up and enjoy their back yards as much as they enjoy their living rooms. But these lucky homeowners have had that opportunity for the past six months. Reading any further may make you pretty jealous, but we hope that it inspires you for a future project in your own back yard.

Example of a large farmhouse backyard stone patio kitchen design in New York with no cover

With a grill like that, why wouldn't you want to spend all your time outdoors. Great space to host guests. Make the most of your backyard with a personalized grilling area, seating area, and patio. We used earth tones and plenty of flowers to create an open and inviting outdoor area. Stainless steel appliances complete the look, and make this outdoor area the place to be each summer.

This poolside outdoor cooking area is faced with stone and nestled into a brick surround. The built-in grill in by Napoleon, the drawers are Fire Magic and the outdoor rated refrigerator is True. The counter top is granite.

The built-in gas grill and stainless steel hood are protected by an open porch. There is porcelain tile surround for easy cleaning. The chef can see the kids playing in the lake!

Stainless Santa Maria Style Drop in BBQ . Designed and Fabricated by JD Fabrications. Our pits are completely welded, eliminating bolts. Our stainless drop in units are constructed of heavy 3/16 inch type 304 stainless steel and are 12" deep. This unit is designed with 2 1/2" flanges around the top allowing built-in counter top mounting. The crank guide stands 24″ off the rim of the BBQ pit giving you over 34″ of adjustable cooking height. This feature allows you to cook your meat at a desired heat stopping you from burning your meat. All our pits can be custom made please contact us with your ideas and we will make your dream BBQ pit. This Grill is designed to be a drop in unit for a firebox constructed of Firebricks. Specifications: • 2.5"x2.5" 3/16" stainless steel frame ( can be upgraded to 3"x3"x.25" please contact for price.) • 2"x1" channel guides • ¾” 9 gauge expanded metal flat (can be upgraded to round rod as seen in photo) • 1/8” wire • adjustable wire clamps • 5/8” thick Crank Bar/Round wheel/Ratchet

Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.

Covered Deck & Built-in Grill - After
Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard outdoor kitchen deck design in DC Metro with a roof extension

Elegant deck photo in Seattle with no cover and a bbq area

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Example of a classic courtyard patio design in New York with no cover and a bbq area

Custom-made Tableaux decorative grille room dividers. Adjustable feet were used at the top to hold these in place and make it so they can be moved.

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Island style patio photo in Orange County

Timber-Tech composite deck and railing is attached to the house complete with post and step lighting. 400 square foot patio with mortared Pennsylvania flagstone and an outdoor stone-veneered grill station and fire pit. Located in Arlington, VA

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