Outdoor Kitchens in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Outdoor kitchens in Palm Beach Gardens are shaped by the way the city was built. John D. MacArthur announced plans in 1959 to develop 4,000 acres for homes for 55,000 people, and he named it a garden city. Later came PGA National, a resort community started in 1978 on 2,340 acres with a target of 6,900 homes. Many Palm Beach Gardens homes sit inside planned communities with design standards, and that changes how an outdoor kitchen gets approved and built.

Getting through architectural review. In a community with an association, the outdoor kitchen usually goes to an architectural review committee before a permit is pulled. Committees often want to see a site plan with setbacks, elevations, the materials and colors, and the location of gas and electrical runs. We prepare that package as part of design: a scaled drawing, product data for the grill and appliances, samples or photos of the countertop and stone, and notes on any roof or pergola. A complete submittal tends to come back faster than a sketch.

Designing for golf course lots. The city has 12 golf courses inside its limits, and PGA National, which hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup, was the PGA of America's home until the organization moved its headquarters to Texas in 2022. On a lot that backs onto a fairway, the kitchen is visible from the course and from neighboring homes, so finishes matter. Low profile islands, stone that matches the house and lighting that does not glare across the course are typical requests. On lots near tee boxes, we can position a pergola or cover to add some protection from stray shots.

Lanai and screen enclosure kitchens. Many homes here already have a covered lanai or a screened pool cage. Building the kitchen under existing cover keeps rain off the counters and appliances, but it also means planning ventilation for the grill and confirming clearances to the ceiling. We check the structure, the vent options and the hood requirements during the site visit.

What we build in Palm Beach Gardens:

• Custom outdoor kitchens with grill, burners, sink and refrigeration
• Grill islands that match the home's stucco, stone or tile
• Countertops picked for full sun on open patios or for shaded lanais
• Weather-rated cabinets with soft-close hardware
• Pergolas and covered kitchens that meet community design rules
• Remodels for older lanai kitchens, including new appliances and tops

Storms and power. Hurricanes Frances, Jeanne and Wilma in 2004 and 2005 caused multi-day power outages and severe home damage in Palm Beach Gardens. An outdoor kitchen with a gas grill and side burner can still cook when the power is out. We design any cover or pergola for Florida Building Code wind loads and anchor the island so it stays put.

Owner-occupied and staying. About 73.0% of homes are owner-occupied, and 88.5% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier, according to Census estimates. Owners who plan to stay tend to want a kitchen they will not have to rebuild in a few years, so we steer toward durable surfaces and appliances that can be serviced and replaced.

Free estimate. Call (561) 304-8278 or request a visit. We will measure, review your community's rules with you and give you a written quote.

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