Outdoor spaces
Outdoor Kitchens & Lakeside Entertaining Spaces
Turn the backyard, patio or dock-side deck into the place everyone ends up. Our outdoor kitchens extend your living space with stone surfaces that handle sun, rain and lake weather.
Grill surrounds, prep counters, integrated sinks, bar-height seating and serving ledges are all built to your layout and your way of entertaining.
What's included
What we handle on this kind of project
Grill surrounds
Stone counters built around your grill, smoker or built-in cooking equipment.
Bar tops & serving ledges
Bar-height seating and pass-through ledges sized for how you host.
Weather-minded build
Construction methods and materials chosen for outdoor conditions season after season.
Seamless integration
Stone that reads as a natural extension of the house, not an add-on.
Designed around how you entertain
Every good outdoor kitchen starts with a vision. We talk through your entertaining habits, the space you have, and how the area is used through the year, then design a layout that fits: spacious prep areas, integrated sinks, built-in grills, or bar-style seating for a crowd.
Material selection for outdoor use
Granite, quartz, quartzite and marble each behave differently outdoors. Some handle direct sun and heat better than others. We will point you toward the materials that suit an uncovered patio versus a shaded outdoor room, and show you colors and finishes that work with your home's exterior.
Built to stay beautiful
Outdoor installations face challenges indoor ones never do. We use construction methods and materials suited to the conditions here on Grand Lake so your outdoor kitchen keeps looking and working the way it did on day one.
FAQ
Questions we hear often
- Will an outdoor stone counter fade in the sun?
- Materials differ in how they handle prolonged UV and heat. Tell us how exposed the space is and we will steer you toward stone suited to it.
- Can you work with my existing outdoor framing?
- Yes. Bring photos and measurements of the base or cabinetry you have and we will template to it.
- Do you build boat dock and pool bar tops?
- We do — see our Custom Stone Creations page for boat tables, pool bars and other one-off pieces.
Next step
Let's talk about your project
Bring your measurements, cabinet colors, or just a photo you love. We will walk the slabs with you, talk through material and edge options, and give you a clear next step.