When it comes to finding design ideas for built-in outdoor grills, we’ve got you covered. Get cooking with some of our favorite grilling station design ideas, from simple built-in grill islands to gourmet outdoor kitchens.
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The Angular Look
These outdoor kitchens use multiple angles and countertops galore to create expansive grilling stations with ample prep and serving space, as well as bar-style seating, which allows the guests to keep the outdoor chef company.
Weston Stone® clads the Bristol Brick Oven and was used to create a coordinating base to the grill station and extended kitchen, as well as the staircase leading to the back of the home, which ties the entire look together.Rough-hewn Country Manor® wall adds a rustic touch and was used to create an angular kitchen that follows the shape of the gazebo roofline.
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The Classic L-Shape
With a classic L-shaped grilling station, everything you need is within arm’s reach, which makes cooking and clean-up a breeze.
This L-shaped kitchen unit is part of the Bristol Series of the Belgard Elements collection and is prefabricated in a factory setting and shipped in sections for a custom look that installs quickly.This custom L-shaped grilling station is constructed with the chiseled stone look of Belair Wall® and houses multiple storage cabinets and drawers to keep everything you need close at hand.
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Multiple Cooking Surfaces
Gourmet outdoor chefs can’t settle for just one cooking method.
With the built-in design flexibility of Tandem® Modular Grid, this outdoor chef has it all…wood-burning brick oven, charcoal-burning Big Green Egg®, butane grill, sink and refrigerator!
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Gorgeous Curves
Outdoor kitchens and grilling stations don’t have to follow the limited linear rules of an indoor cooking space. Get creative with curvy designs.
Multi-level counter tops and diamond-shaped embellishments add visual interest to this Weston Stone® grilling station. A built-in umbrella stand helps protect the cook from sun and rain.Doric columns and curved Tandem® walls add an elegant look to this outdoor kitchen and built-in grill.
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Timelessness
You can’t go wrong with the classic look of brick.
A copper vent and roof add a modern twist to the traditional look of this brick grilling station and bar, which offers ample seating for guests to visit with the grill master.
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Creative Touches
For a unique design, sometimes you have to think outside of the box.
A built-in gas fire feature adds flare to this Weston Stone® grilling station and bar.This sunken kitchen was created using rough-hewn Celtik Wall® to retain the pool and build out the kitchen structure, which includes a grill, beverage cooler and refrigerator.
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Outdoor Grill Islands
Even when space is at a premium, you can still have an eye-catching outdoor grill.
This outdoor grill island from the Bristol Series of the Belgard Elements collection includes a bar top for seating on the opposite side. Embellishments of Arbel® pavers add visual interest, and in this design, coordinate with the paver patio.The Bordeaux Series grill island from the Belgard Elements collection has a smaller footprint and offers a stacked stone look with either a midnight (shown) or limestone countertop.
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Multi-Media Mecca
Some folks want an outdoor kitchen and built-in grill that offers all of the convenience and “creature comforts” of the indoors.
Tandem® Modular Grid was used to build out this outdoor kitchen, which houses multiple cooking surfaces and outdoor appliances, as well as a built-in flatscreen TV and sound system.
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Wood & Stone
There’s just something earthy and fabulous about combining the looks of wood and stone together. An excellent way to do that is by adding an arbor to your outdoor kitchen space, which not only helps filter the sunlight, but adds pop to your outdoor living design.
Reclaimed wood creates an eye-catching arbor for this Weston Stone® grilling station.Arbors flank both sides of this Tandem® Modular Grid cooking station, adding an interesting look and coordinating with other wooden structures in the outdoor space.
Christi is a professional writer who has been writing about outdoor living and design for magazines, websites and blogs since 2009. A lifelong resident of south Louisiana, she is immersed in a culture that is a gumbo of music, food and outdoor activities. With her husband Pierre, she especially enjoys spending time with their two sons in their Belgard backyard. The Simoneauxs regularly entertain guests in their outdoor kitchen where the specialties are craft cocktails, grilled meats, garlicky dressings, and Cajun and Creole creations. Thanks to the local climate, there's always something interesting in their herb garden to enhance the recipes.
I love all of these that now I need to get busy planning my outdoor cooking area!! Do you know of any resources to modify the smaller space ones to include the Big Green Egg? That’s a must for me. Thanks!!
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Your installation contractor should be able to handle that for you. There are many Belgard outdoor kitchens that include Big Green Eggs. If you need help finding a qualified contractor, visit our contractor locator gallery.
If you love hosting outdoor dinner parties in summer season, then it is the time to begin the fun. To give justice to your home and to get rid from exhausting hassle such as running back and forth to indoor kitchen it’s time to invest money on outdoor kitchen that include built in grills which are basically designed to make life tranquil and as well the parties more enjoyable and most importantly the home more valuable.
Are there covers available for the grill on the outdoor grill islands? We have the Bristol series. Thanks
Outdoor Living By Belgard
The actual grills are supplied by a third party vendor, but surely covers are available through them or online through a retailer. We will get the ordering info and post it shortly.
Hello im just a home owner building a brick bbq with a chimney, and am searching for a heat tolerant Wired light fixture i can mount inside so i can see what im cooking. Any recommendations? Ive got the correct heat tolerant wire, just looking for a fixture and bulb.
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Are you talking about mounting the light onto the side of the masonry, or are you wanting to mount something to the inside of the BBQ pit itself, like the light inside of an oven? If you’re looking for hardscape lighting that illuminates from the outside, Tru-Scapes is one company that offers quality hardscape lighting. You can also find hardscape lighting at Home Depot. Hinkley is a good brand that they offer. If you’re looking to install something more like an oven light, you should probably consult an electrician.
Ezekiel Lee
Good post guys!
Tom Tombrownn1975
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Jarrod
so many great ideas and layouts here! There really is something for everyone. I personally like the multimedia mecca and the angular look with both brick and wood combo! Thanks for the Great content. will we be exploring for more inspiration!!
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I love all of these that now I need to get busy planning my outdoor cooking area!! Do you know of any resources to modify the smaller space ones to include the Big Green Egg? That’s a must for me. Thanks!!
Your installation contractor should be able to handle that for you. There are many Belgard outdoor kitchens that include Big Green Eggs. If you need help finding a qualified contractor, visit our contractor locator gallery.
The belair wall is beautiful I love It.
Agreed! Beautiful concrete wall and freestanding wall solution.
If you love hosting outdoor dinner parties in summer season, then it is the time to begin the fun. To give justice to your home and to get rid from exhausting hassle such as running back and forth to indoor kitchen it’s time to invest money on outdoor kitchen that include built in grills which are basically designed to make life tranquil and as well the parties more enjoyable and most importantly the home more valuable.
Awesome! Multi-Media Mecca is a great idea. Keep sharing this kind of stuff. Will be back again to explore more !!
Awesome! Multiple Cooking Surface is the best. All the components that we want is all here. Such a brilliant mind.
amazing content cheers for writing this, warren.
Are there covers available for the grill on the outdoor grill islands? We have the Bristol series. Thanks
The actual grills are supplied by a third party vendor, but surely covers are available through them or online through a retailer. We will get the ordering info and post it shortly.
Here’s an order link: Napoleon Grills 61501 Premium Grill Cover
Hello im just a home owner building a brick bbq with a chimney, and am searching for a heat tolerant Wired light fixture i can mount inside so i can see what im cooking. Any recommendations? Ive got the correct heat tolerant wire, just looking for a fixture and bulb.
Are you talking about mounting the light onto the side of the masonry, or are you wanting to mount something to the inside of the BBQ pit itself, like the light inside of an oven? If you’re looking for hardscape lighting that illuminates from the outside, Tru-Scapes is one company that offers quality hardscape lighting. You can also find hardscape lighting at Home Depot. Hinkley is a good brand that they offer. If you’re looking to install something more like an oven light, you should probably consult an electrician.
Good post guys!
nice
so many great ideas and layouts here! There really is something for everyone. I personally like the multimedia mecca and the angular look with both brick and wood combo! Thanks for the Great content. will we be exploring for more inspiration!!