Exposed Aggregate Patio with a matching kitchen and fireplace!!!!

What we did here tried to maximize space as well as functionality into a backyard using planning to the inch.

In order to stay within budget we were able to make some specific concessions are parts of the project in order to bring the home owner more of a complete outdoor space.

We started working closely together on a design and after a few revisions this was the plan we both agreed would bring a complete look to life!

Materials:
1. Exponsed Aggregate Concrete
2. Aspen grouted cultured stone
3. 96" tall wood burning fireplace
4. Outdoor kitchen with a Saffire Smoker and a Titan grill

2D Rendering approved drawing

3D rendering

3D point of view

Exact same angle live after completion!  Hot tub to come later!!!

Another perspective behind the kitchen

Outdoor Room Full View!!!!

Indiana Hoosier infuenced outdoor kitchen and fire pit!!!!!

What we did here was drastically improve what was once a cracked concrete overlay (which I personally never recommend), ripped out the concrete and replaced it with a solid 2 color stamped English York Pattern that will eventually accent the stone and granite we chose for the outdoor kitchen.  As you scroll down the post you will see the progression photos from start to finish.

Also note that the home owner had a hot tub on their deck that was going unused and we wanted to maximize their space without really increasing the amount of useable space so we added some "Fire" to their deck and finished the look with a beautiful 48" chat height fire pit!!!!

Structurally on the kitchen
Charcoal Mist Cultured Stone
New Caledonia Granite

Outdoor Kitchen Components

38" Delta Heat Grill which you can find here:
 http://www.familyleisure.com/Grills/38-Outdoor-Gas-Grill-Head
 36" Delta Heat Door/ Drawer Combination
http://www.familyleisure.com/Grills/36-Door-Two-Drawer-Combo
Delta Heat Tall Trash Can
http://www.familyleisure.com/Grills/Trash-LP-Tank-Drawer
Bull Outdoor Fridge
http://www.familyleisure.com/Grills/Premium-Outdoor-Rated-Fridge

Fire Pit Details
Charcoal Mist Cultured Stone
Uba Tuba Granite
48"
Three fire glass colors
Glacier Ice Fire Glass which you can find here:
http://www.familyleisure.com/Outdoor-Rooms/Glacier-Ice-Fire-Beads
Crystal Red Eco Glass which you can find here:
http://www.familyleisure.com/Outdoor-Rooms/Crystal-Red-Eco-Glass
Jet Black Fire Glass which you can find here:
http://www.familyleisure.com/Outdoor-Rooms/Jet-Black-Eco-Glass

Go Hoosiers!!!!!!

Before (note the concrete overlay that was starting to crack!)

Final Kitchen Utilities

Approved Build Drawings

Finished new English York Stamp Concrete/ Stub For Firepit in deck

During Long Shots (stubs in place)

Built in Grill Shot with lights on

Complete Kitchen Wide View

Another Angled View

Uba Tuba Granite with three fireglass colors!  Go Hoosiers!!!

Lit Firepit!!!! Let's go Hoosiers!!!!

New Venetian Gold Granite kitchen with a firepit and mixed reflective glass to match!!!! Now THAT is custom!

What a great finish to a nice project that's been been ongoing since the end of spring.  Here we have a custom 20 x 18 foot paver patio that was missing something!  What we did to maximize the space, and the grill/bar footprint was combine them all together so that not only could the kitchen area be a place to grill, but also a place to eat, sit by the fire, and relax!

The bar ledge which goes entirely around the back side seats about 10 people and we added about 2 feet of prep to the left of the grill.

What makes this unique from a lot of other featured on this outdoor living blog is that we decided to not try and contrast what was happening with the the beautiful paver flooring, but rather keep the base simple with an outdoor rated stucco, but make the top of the kichen/bar area POP with a New Venetian Granite top and some beautiful reflective matching fire pit glass.

What do you think!!!!

Custom paverstone patio

New Venetian Gold granite top with matching reflective fire glass

Got the island set and all of the components in place

Saber 670 Infrared Grill

We added the furniture and the umbrella and we are all set!

Refined elegance in outdoor cooking!!!!! Simple, but sweet!!!!

When we planned this custom outdoor kitchen we wanted elegance and power and that is exactly what we accomplish.  In a small space we were able to combine the natural elements of the custom paver patio with a complimentary cultured stone product, topped it off with New Caledonia granite - and put the E7660i diamond echelon engine to make it GO!!!!!! Complete with a viewing window for a closer look at this gourmet outdoor chef's food of choice on the grill.

When I help design and plan these outdoor kitchens we try and take in account everything we can so that the with the space we have, we maximize its final look.  Enjoy a peek into this elegant outdoor living space!

FireMagic Refined!!!!!!

Elegant Outdoor Living

Side View Shot.....look at that complimentary cultured stone pop!!!!

Custom outdoor kitchen with a view featuring Delta Heat!!!!!!

Whew...been a busy season so far!  Finally had a chance to catch my breath and do some updates to the blog that include quite a few custom outdoor projects featuring a mix of all kinds of projects!

Here we have a family that wanted a place to sit and eat while they enjoyed their view.  This outdoor kitchen includes a dining table with an umbrella hole, a custom L at the end for a trash can, a complete suite of Delta Heat outdoor kitchen components. A 38" built in grill, an outdoor refrigerator, a 38" wide door/double door combo, and a tall slide out trash can.  Take a look!!!!!

Delta Heat Component Back View

Delta Heat Custom Kitchen Full View

Delta Heat 38" Grill With Rotis.

Custom Outdoor Room with a view!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garden Fireplace with some beautiful two colored textured concrete.

In this newly purchased home the owners didn't want a hot tub, they wanted something a little "different."  Something that said, we don't want to mow our yard anymore!  I think we came up with a suitable fit.  How would you like to walk out of your backdoor and see this?  I have included the progression photos from start to finish.

Enjoy our textured concrete and backyard "Garden" Fireplace.

Before full view

Before side view

Before Long View

2D HOA drawing

Pre Seal Long View

Pre Seal Side View

Bring on the fireplace - what a perfect concrete pour!!!!

Side View Post Seal

Front Side View Post Seal

Back View Post Seal

Limestone Kitchen/Pergola with a Woodplank Stamped Concrete Outdoor Room!!!!

What we did on this project was start with a drawing and then as you progressively scroll down you will see where we started and where we finished.  This is one outdoor room that makes a statement!

Starting Point

2D drawing for HOA

The "Dig"

Full View of The "Dig"

Wood Plank Stamped Concrete

Backyard retreat view

Backyard retreat full view