Del Webb Nocatee Pergola & Outdoor Kitchen

Cedar pergola over a curved outdoor kitchen, with a paver extension and curved seating wall, Del Webb Nocatee.

This Del Webb Nocatee project shows how we manage every step, from the first AutoCAD design to the final walkthrough.

AY Luxury Designs LLC · Certified Building Contractor CBC1268168 · Amany Youssef: Registered Building Contractor RB29003947 · Registered Electrical Contractor ER13016631 · Registered Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor RU11066663

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About This Project

We extended this home's patio past the screened lanai with new pavers, a curved seating wall and columns, and built a gently curved outdoor kitchen under a custom cedar pergola.

What we built

A paver patio extension off the screened lanai
A curved seating wall and two columns
A gently curved outdoor kitchen
A custom cedar pergola over the kitchen

What the Homeowners Said

"We could not be happier with our Patio!" — Jeff G., Google review

Cedar pergola over a curved outdoor kitchen on a paver patio extension, Del Webb Nocatee

Aerial view of a curved seating wall and cedar pergola on a paver patio extension, Del Webb Nocatee

Curved seating wall with columns on a new paver patio, Del Webb Nocatee

Curved outdoor kitchen under a cedar pergola at night, Del Webb Nocatee

Services in This Project

Pergolas · Outdoor Kitchens · Seat Walls · Pavers & Patios

Pergolas and Outdoor Kitchens: A General Guide

What a pergola does

Merriam-Webster describes a pergola as posts and beams holding up an open roof of girders and cross rafters, so it filters the sun rather than blocking it completely.

UF/IFAS lists a tree, an umbrella or a pergola as ways to get daytime shade in an outdoor living space.

Planning an outdoor kitchen

When designing an outdoor living space, UF/IFAS suggests planning power for cooking and lighting early. Outdoor receptacles have required ground-fault (GFCI) protection under the National Electrical Code since the early 1970s, according to the CPSC.

A curved counter can follow a curved patio edge and makes it easier for people to face each other while someone cooks. NFPA recommends keeping children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.

Seating walls

A seating wall gives a patio built-in seating and a clear edge without adding furniture. Buyers want outdoor living: in NAHB's buyer study, exterior lighting (82%) and a front porch (81%) both made the list of most-wanted features, alongside a patio (86%).

Building in Nocatee

Del Webb Nocatee is a 55-and-over community inside Nocatee with its own architectural review. See our Nocatee page for HOA and permit details in the area.

For any wood structure in Florida, UF/IFAS advises eliminating wood-to-ground contact, such as posts set directly in soil, to help reduce termite risk.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your project take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the St. Johns County permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a pergola and outdoor kitchen in Nocatee cost? Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. What drives the cost of a pergola and outdoor kitchen in Nocatee: the size of the space; materials; features like fireplaces, fire pits and screens; electrical; engineering and permits; HOA requirements; and site work. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Do I need HOA approval for a pergola, gazebo or patio cover in Nocatee? In most planned communities, yes. In Nocatee, pergolas, covers, screen enclosures, outdoor kitchens and fire features usually need architectural review before work starts. We prepare the drawings, site plan and material and color selections your review board asks for and submit them with you. The decision is your association's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

How soon can my project start? It depends on the project's scope. We can start most projects within two to four weeks.

Do you offer financing? Yes. We offer financing through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Want a Backyard Like This?

Book your in-person design session with Amany and see your project in AutoCAD before anything is built.

Call (904) 629-8803 or book a consultation. Design studio: 8917 Western Way, Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm