SERVING SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Outdoor Kitchens in Southlake, TX
We have spent years selling grills off our showroom floor and years building the stone islands they sit in. The Collective Outdoors brings both sides together for Southlake families who cook for a crowd.
A grill retailer and a kitchen builder in one company
Most homeowners buy appliances from one place and hire a builder from another, then hope the cutouts line up. We remove that gamble. Big Green Egg, Hestan and Twin Eagles all sit on our Fort Worth showroom floor, and the same company frames, clads and finishes the island they go into.
That means the cutout dimensions come straight from the spec sheet on our desk. Gas lines, electrical runs and vent panels are planned around the exact model you picked. When something changes, like a bigger grill or an added side burner, the designer and the builder talk across the hall instead of across town.
Masonry islands that hold up for decades
Our team got its start in large-scale masonry, and you can see it in how we build kitchen islands. We set them on proper footings, use real stone or brick that matches your house and finish the counters in granite or other materials you can see in person first. A well-built island should outlast the grill inside it.
Layout that keeps traffic moving
L-shapes, U-shapes and straight runs arranged so guests can chat with whoever is grilling and still stay clear of the grill and the fridge door.
Storage and prep space
Stainless access doors, drawers, trash pullouts and enough counter on each side of the grill to set down a full sheet pan.
Power, gas and water
Outlets, under-counter refrigeration, side burners and sinks roughed in during the build so nothing has to be patched later.
Why Southlake hosts want the cook in the conversation
Southlake households entertain a lot. Team dinners, graduation parties and neighborhood get-togethers all end up out back. An indoor kitchen pulls the cook away from the party for most of the night. An outdoor kitchen keeps them in it.
We orient the island so whoever is grilling faces the seating area, not the fence. On west-facing lots, we strongly recommend putting the kitchen under a roof. Afternoon sun bakes stainless steel, fades finishes and makes a July cookout miserable. Our Southlake patio cover designs are drawn alongside the kitchen so the hood vents through the roof cleanly.
Pick your appliances in person first
Every grill looks good in a catalog. Standing in front of one tells you more. At our showroom you can open lids, feel the weight of the burner knobs, compare a Hestan to a Twin Eagles and see how a Big Green Egg fits next to a gas grill on the same counter.
Bring your Southlake floor plan or a few photos. We will sketch a rough layout on the spot and flag anything that affects the design, such as a window that sits too close to the grill or a slab that needs a footing. Our in-house designers then turn that sketch into 2D plans and a 3D rendering. Learn more about the Fort Worth showroom.
Planning to cook with fire too? A wood-fired oven or a fireplace can share the same stone and footing as the kitchen. Look at our fire features for Southlake backyards.
Southlake outdoor kitchen questions
Can I see grills before choosing for my Southlake kitchen?
Yes. Our showroom displays grills, burners, refrigeration and counter materials together, so you can compare finishes and features in person before we finalize the plan.
Should the kitchen go under a cover?
We usually recommend it. Shade protects appliances and the cook from afternoon sun and lets you use the kitchen in light rain. If a cover is not in the plan, we position the island to catch the most natural shade.
Do you handle the gas, plumbing and electrical?
Yes. We coordinate utilities with licensed trade partners who have been on our jobs for over 15 years, and all rough-ins are planned before the island is built.
Design a Southlake kitchen around how you cook
Let us know how big your usual crowd is and what ends up on your grill. We will build a layout around that, not around a stock kit. See every Southlake outdoor living option while you plan.
Request a Free ConsultationVisit the Fort Worth showroom
621 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed