Architectural & Outdoor

Outdoor kitchen countertops built for the weather

Outdoor stone faces sun, rain, frost and temperature swings that an indoor countertop never sees. The material has to be chosen for that, and the install has to account for the outdoor build around it.

We help you pick a surface that holds up in the Pacific Northwest and plan it with your outdoor contractor.

Scope of work

What Your Outdoor Kitchen Project Includes

  • Green quartzite outdoor bar with an integrated sink and faucet

    Outdoor material guidance

    Sintered stone and porcelain are common outdoor choices for UV stability and weather resistance. We help you weigh them against other options.

  • Outdoor kitchen with a stone counter, built-in grill space and drawers

    Digital templating

    Counter runs, appliance openings and edges are captured digitally, even across non-square outdoor layouts.

  • Long outdoor kitchen counter on a paver patio with a grill being installed

    Appliance cutouts

    Grill, sink and burner openings are specified from the manufacturer drawings.

  • Outdoor kitchen counter with a stepped bar in green quartzite

    Installation oversight

    Pieces are set and seamed on prepared cabinetry or masonry, with the finish checked at the end.

Step by step

How Your Outdoor Kitchen Project Is Planned and Installed

Plan the outdoor build

We review the layout, the base structure and how the space is used through the seasons.

Plan ahead

What to Consider Before Planning Outdoor Kitchen

Not every indoor material suits sun and freezing weather. We steer you to surfaces that do.

Stone near cooking and fire needs the right material and a precise install, and clearances follow the appliance maker's specs.

Templating happens after the cabinets or masonry are complete, level and plumb.

Real projects

Watch it done

Outdoor Kitchen in Action

Case studies

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  • Emerald Green Quartzite outdoor kitchen countertop with BBQ and sink cutouts in Sammamish, WA

    Outdoor · Quartzite

    Sammamish Outdoor Kitchen in Emerald Green Quartzite

    Sammamish, WA

    An outdoor kitchen in Sammamish with Emerald Green quartzite countertops, a grill cutout and a sink cutout. The yard's uneven ground and heavy slabs shaped the plan.

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  • After, Sammamish Outdoor Kitchen, Neolith Iron Corten

    Outdoor · Sintered Stone

    Sammamish Outdoor Kitchen in Neolith Iron Corten

    Sammamish, WA

    An outdoor kitchen in Sammamish with Neolith Iron Corten sintered stone, built for Pacific Northwest weather and outdoor cooking appliances.

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Questions

Outdoor Kitchen: Your Questions Answered

Sintered stone and porcelain are popular because they resist UV and weather. We will help you match the choice to your site and style.

We usually steer outdoor kitchens toward materials rated for sun and weather. Ask us about your slab and we will be direct about the fit.

Yes. We coordinate with whoever is building the base so measurements and openings line up.

After the cabinets or masonry are complete, level and plumb, so the template reflects the finished base.

Yes. We need the manufacturer cutout drawings before templating so openings match your appliances.

Ready to plan your outdoor kitchen?

Share photos, rough sizes and the material you like. We will help you take the next step.