Outdoor Kitchen & Living Space in Vail, AZ
A complete outdoor entertaining area featuring a built-in kitchen, fire pit, and expansive paver patio for year-round Arizona living.
Project Overview
This Vail homeowner wanted to extend their living space outdoors to take advantage of Arizona's 300+ days of sunshine. The existing backyard was a plain concrete slab with a portable grill—functional but uninspired.
We designed and built a complete outdoor kitchen with a built-in gas grill, granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, storage drawers, and a four-seat bar counter. The kitchen island is constructed from CMU block with a stucco finish matching the home's exterior.
The project also includes a circular fire pit with built-in bench seating, a 1,100 square foot paver patio, and low-voltage LED landscape lighting throughout. The entire space is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Before & After
Before: A basic 400 square foot concrete patio with a portable propane grill and mismatched patio furniture. No lighting, no shade structure, and no defined entertaining areas. The family typically went inside by 5 PM during summer due to the exposed, uncomfortable space.
After: A fully equipped outdoor living area with designated cooking, dining, and lounging zones. The built-in kitchen creates a natural gathering point, the fire pit extends usability into cool winter evenings, and strategically placed shade sails provide relief during summer afternoons.
Services Included in This Project
Project Location
Vail, AZWe serve Vail and communities throughout Southern Arizona. View all service areas
Why This Solution Worked
Orienting the kitchen to face north keeps the cook shaded during summer evenings—a critical comfort detail for Arizona outdoor kitchens.
The fire pit extends the space's usability to year-round, making it perfect for Vail's cooler winter evenings in the high desert.
Premium paver installation over a compacted base prevents the cracking and settling issues common with concrete patios in Vail's expansive soils.
Integrated low-voltage lighting creates ambiance after dark while highlighting the kitchen, pathways, and landscape features safely.
Want Results Like This?
Get a free, no-obligation estimate for your landscaping project. We'll visit your property, discuss your vision, and provide a transparent quote.
Related Landscaping Services
Explore our other professional landscaping services in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Areas We Serve
Professional landscaping across Southern Arizona.