One of the best ways to get outdoors in your Charlotte backyard more is to do your cooking there! Stone outdoor kitchens are a beautifully practical way for you to spend quality time outside.
We base the design and appliance options for your Charlotte stone outdoor kitchen on your culinary preferences, entertaining plans, and personal style. A stone outdoor kitchen has so much to offer and we look forward to installing yours.
Outdoor kitchens can vary from a simple grill area to fully functional outdoor rooms with a stainless grill, pizza oven, refrigerator, and sink.
Most of The Stone Man outdoor kitchens start with a grilling area, and we usually design these to integrate with the patio and other outdoor living area components. Time to dine al fresco!
No, building an actual Charlotte stone outdoor kitchen isn’t free, but your energy bills will be lower. The heat from cooking outside won’t raise your home’s temperature, which means your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard.
Mental health is a buzzword these days and for a good reason. Outdoor living areas are good for your mental health. Fresh air and sunshine are scientifically proven to boost your mood and lower anxiety. People who cook outside in their outdoor kitchen receive more of these and get an excellent boost to their mental health.
Avoiding food smells may not be the most glamorous reason you’d build outdoor kitchens in Charlotte, but there is a good chance that not everyone inside the home wants to smell fish or boiled eggs for the next few days. With an outdoor kitchen, that smell won’t linger. The breeze will just blow it away.
Could having an outdoor kitchen help shed a few pounds? Well, maybe. Grilling enhances the taste of all foods, from fish to onions. Grilling is also a healthier cooking technique. When you grill meat, the fat drips off. Could a stone outdoor kitchen be the answer? We think so.
It’s obvious that the grill is a major component of your stone outdoor kitchen. However, there are some less talked about features that bring your stone outdoor kitchen to life and we want to give you the low-down.
Not the most exciting outdoor kitchen feature but one that is absolutely necessary. Consider the material, how it will play into your prep station space, and how its design will impact counter space.
Shade is essential, even with your outdoor kitchen. Al fresco dining is taken up a notch with a shady pergola over top and bonus--it will help protect your outdoor kitchen investment from Mother Nature.
No one wants to eat standing up. Configure your seating so that it mimics what you have indoors but also ensure the chef, grill master, cook, is not too far away from the conversation.
You could just use a trash bag but a pull-out trash drawer is a bit more appealing. Save yourself all those constant trips inside.
This seems like a no-brainer. Save those constant trips inside and keep ingredients safely chilled until ready. While you’re at it, stick a few cold ones in there, too.
An outdoor kitchen is perfect for entertaining neighbors and family members in Charlotte, NC. While food is grilled or cooked outside, guests can gather around and socialize. Since you're outdoors, you'll never be short on space.
Homebuyers consider stone outdoor kitchens a luxury feature, making your home more marketable. If your backyard is not large, build the outdoor kitchen accordingly because prospective buyers also enjoy open outdoor space. Plus, stone makes everything more attractive.
The beautiful thing about building an outdoor kitchen in Charlotte, North Carolina, is that you can start simple. You can add a small built-in grilling station, and then down the line, add a dining area or fire pit to create a complete outdoor kitchen.
“Throughout the outdoor kitchen process, not only did I gain a backyard design beyond my wildest dreams but I truly did gain friends that I hope to have over for a drink/ food to admire their work and realize how happy I am with the finished product.
If you are looking for a professional and personable team who delivers the highest of quality work, look no further than The Stone Man. I did lots of research on others as well as this team, and am happy with the decision to proceed with the team.”
“We had a fabulous experience working with The Stone Man and highly recommend this contractor. We extended our patio, added a built-in stone BBQ in our outdoor kitchen as well as seat walls. Once the design was completed, they assigned a great project manager who was onsite frequently and answered all our questions. We had a couple of challenges long the way, but each was handled to our complete satisfaction.”
“Every aspect of the job was handled with professionalism and excellent workmanship. We had a huge project that included replacing an entire deck, and creating an amazing patio area with an incredible stone fireplace below, including covered ceiling with fans/lighting and built-in outdoor kitchen area. I would highly recommend them if you are in the market for any sort of work in your backyard.”
