New Outdoor Kitchen & Covered Patio (w/ Pics)

jdkeithbge · January 2017

It was a bit of a drawn out process, but the outdoor kitchen & covered patio project that started before Thanksgiving is finally done! The kitchen area is pretty basic, just some counter space, cabinets, room for the XL and my new addition of the 36" Blackstone. Also managed to squeeze in a 60" TV and improved my outdoor sound system. As in most home improvement projects, lots of lessons learned... but overall I am happy with how it turned out and ready for some warm weather! Here is a before picture followed by a few afters. Tagging @Killit_and_Grillit per his request as he is considering a built-in Blackstone.

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Jeremiah · January 2017

Wow. Just wow.

pgprescott · January 2017

Well, I guess you staying put. Looks like years of enjoyment to me. Worth every penny imo. Nice job.

ToTheMax · January 2017

I... umn... am.... very jealous. Nice backyard!

Mattman3969 · January 2017

Very very nice!!

Killit_and_Grillit · January 2017

That's pretty much what I had in mind (with cheaper materials, I only plan on being here 4 more years and I have maxed out my renovation to return ratio for my neighborhood).

It looks great. I like the cabinet idea underneath the Blackstone. I love how y'all wrapped brick on the fireplace. Makes it where you almost don't even notice any siding.

Foghorn · January 2017

Outstanding. I had to look up your location. I was hoping to be your neighbor.

nth78 · January 2017

what are your countertops made of?

Hntnhrd · January 2017

Fantastic!!!

SaintJohnsEgger · January 2017

That's a great looking addition. I would like to do something someday but for now I just have individual components.

bgebrent · January 2017

Beautiful set up brother! Many good times ahead in that setting! Congrats.

JohnnyTarheel · January 2017

Wow... the setup is great... enjoy!!

HofstraJet · January 2017

Looks great. The TV doesn't look covered - won't it get wet with a windy rain?

thetrim · January 2017

Awesome job!!!

DMW · January 2017

Nice! That's a beautiful space, you'll enjoy it I'm sure.

jdkeithbge · January 2017

Thanks folks!

@nth78 the countertops are travertine tile. My wife would have preferred granite or something fancy but this was pretty cost effective.

@HofstraJet it may be hard to tell from the perspective of the pics but the TV is set pretty far in under the new roof, so it stays dry. It has been tested by a couple recent storms. It is an older tv (though still quite a good one), and I was a little nervous about putting it outdoors. But so far so good.

Now I just gotta get this Blackstone figured out. First few cooks have been good. Like any cooking tool have to play around to get used to temp settings and such. But I find it a great addition to the XL. We have a big family (4 kids) so it will be great for big Saturday morning breakfasts.