Outdoor Kitchens in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Outdoor kitchens in Lake Worth Beach usually start with a question about space. Many cottages were built here between 1913 and 1949, and Wikipedia notes that about 1,000 remain, which it calls the largest concentration of this type of dwelling in Florida. Cottage lots are modest, so the best backyard kitchens here are planned tightly: a grill, a stretch of prep counter, maybe a sink or a small refrigerator, and a layout that leaves room for a table and some shade.

Fitting a kitchen behind a cottage

On a small lot every foot is a decision. We often recommend an L-shaped or straight grill island set against a fence or the house wall, with storage underneath so tools and propane do not take over the patio. Where a full island will not fit, a built-in grill station with a short counter and weather-rated cabinets gives most of the benefit. We also think about smoke and neighbors: on close-set lots, grill placement relative to windows and property lines matters more than it does on a large suburban yard.

Six historic districts

The city recognizes six historic districts: College Park, Northeast Lucerne, Old Lucerne, Old Town, Southeast Lucerne and South Palm Park. College Park, Old Lucerne and Old Town are also on the National Register. Old Lucerne alone has 346 structures, with contributing buildings dating from about 1913 to 1951, and most College Park homes were built between 1925 and 1949. A low grill island hidden behind the house rarely changes how a historic street looks, but a pergola, a roof extension or a new masonry wall visible from the street can bring review. We tell you during the first visit which parts of your plan may need it.

What we offer in Lake Worth Beach

• Compact grill islands and BBQ stations sized for small yards
• Outdoor kitchen countertops that handle sun and salt air
• Cabinet runs that add storage without crowding the patio
• Pergolas and covered kitchens for shade on west-facing yards
• Custom outdoor kitchens for larger lots and corner parcels
• Upgrades to older islands: new doors, new tops, new grills

Close to the ocean, close to the lagoon

The city takes its name from the Lake Worth Lagoon along its eastern border, and the city's own municipal beach sits across the lagoon on the barrier island. Salt air carries inland on onshore breezes, which is why we specify marine-grade stainless and corrosion-resistant fasteners for most homes in the city.

A storm record worth knowing

Lake Worth Beach has a long history with hurricanes. The 1928 Okeechobee hurricane destroyed about 600 homes and damaged 1,500 more, and fewer than 10% of homes escaped damage. Hurricane Wilma in 2005 destroyed 27 homes and damaged 2,491. Parts of the city sit in Evacuation Zone C. For an outdoor kitchen, that history argues for solid masonry islands anchored to the slab, no lightweight roof panels that can lift, and covers built to code for wind.

Many renters, many owners planning ahead

About 45.9% of homes in Lake Worth Beach are owner-occupied. If you own and rent out part of a property, we can plan a shared grill area that is durable and easy to maintain. If you live in your cottage, we can design a kitchen that grows with it, starting with a grill island and adding a cover or sink later.

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Call (561) 304-8278 or send photos and rough yard measurements. We visit, sketch options for your lot and give you a written quote.

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