Outdoor Kitchen Builder in Crosswinds (Nocatee)

Crosswinds outdoor kitchens planned around how you cook, with the counters, power and cover worked out together.

The best outdoor kitchens are planned with the patio and the roof, not added on later. AY Luxury Designs designs and builds outdoor kitchens, serving homeowners in Crosswinds, with counters, appliances, power and shelter worked out in AutoCAD before anything is built.

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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Building an Outdoor Kitchen in Crosswinds: What's Possible

Raised bar seating. A raised bar edge lets guests sit and talk while you cook.
Beverage center. Room for a small fridge so drinks stay outside.
Counters you choose. Counter material picked with you at the in-home visit.
Next to the fire. A kitchen beside a fireplace or fire pit keeps the evening in one place.

UF/IFAS advises planning your power needs for cooking and lighting early when designing an outdoor living space.

Before We Draw Your Crosswinds Outdoor Kitchen

Many Crosswinds families want a spot for the golf cart and an easy path from the patio to the side yard. Close neighbors make privacy panels and well-placed walls a common request in Crosswinds. Newer homes rarely come with outdoor kitchen power, so circuits are planned with the kitchen.

Bar seating changes the whole feel. With a raised edge, the cook faces the guests instead of the wall. Before we draw an outdoor kitchen in Crosswinds, we check whether there's room for bar seating, what cover, if any, goes overhead and how the counters line up with the patio edge.

Approvals and Permits in Crosswinds

Because Crosswinds is new, its guidelines are recent, and the association expects a complete package before installation. Boards usually look at where the kitchen sits, how it's screened from neighbors and any structure over it. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Crosswinds homes are permitted by St. Johns County. The County requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, a clearance sheet before it accepts the application, and registered architectural review associations are notified automatically when exterior work is filed. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Outdoor receptacles have required ground-fault (GFCI) protection under the National Electrical Code since the early 1970s, according to the CPSC.

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 outdoor kitchen 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.

Recent Projects Near Crosswinds

Recent work nearby in Nocatee includes a grand A-frame cedar gazebo with a linear fireplace and two outdoor kitchens, inside a screen enclosure in Del Webb Nocatee.

See more on our Outdoor Kitchen Builder in Jacksonville page and our Crosswinds page.

Areas We Serve in Crosswinds

We proudly serve homeowners all across Crosswinds (32081), and across the rest of Nocatee. Wherever you call home in Crosswinds, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an outdoor kitchen cost in Crosswinds?It depends on the design, so there's no standard price. The main cost drivers are electrical, gas and plumbing connections by our trade partners; the patio underneath; the size and layout; the base and counter materials; and permits. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum, and you get a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can you add outdoor outlets and power for an outdoor kitchen?Yes. We plan the circuits and outdoor outlets your kitchen, fans and lighting need as part of the design.

Can I add a bar to my outdoor kitchen?Yes. A raised bar edge is one of the most requested details, so guests can sit while you cook.

Who permits Crosswinds homes?Outdoor kitchens with electrical, gas or plumbing work usually need permits, and a cover or structure overhead often does too. Building permits for Crosswinds homes go through St. Johns County, and registered associations are notified automatically when exterior work is filed, so your HOA is part of the process from the start.

Does an outdoor kitchen in Crosswinds go to the HOA?Yes. Crosswinds reviews exterior changes through its association, and Nocatee's master rules apply as well. We put the package together and handle the submittal with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.