Outdoor Kitchen Builder in Shearwater

Custom outdoor kitchens for Shearwater backyards, designed in person with you in AutoCAD and built with the structure around them.

Ask a Shearwater family what they want out back and an outdoor kitchen is usually near the top of the list. We start with how you cook and entertain, then design the counters, the bar and the cover so guests can gather while you work.

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Outdoor Kitchen Options in Shearwater

L-shaped kitchen. More prep space and a natural corner for guests to gather.
Task lighting. Light where you cook and serve, without glare.
Outlets and power. Circuits planned for appliances, fans and lights from the start.
Straight grill run. A clean line of counters along the house or the edge of the patio.

UF/IFAS notes that warm-white LEDs below about 3600K are harder for insects to see, while cooler-white bulbs attract more bugs.

What Shapes an outdoor kitchen in Shearwater

Shearwater's amenities include a resort lagoon pool, a lazy river, a waterslide, a fitness lodge and tennis courts. About 15 miles of trails and a kayak launch onto Trout Creek and the St. Johns River are part of Shearwater life. Newer homes rarely come with outdoor kitchen power, so circuits are planned with the kitchen.

Placement is the first decision. Close to the back door is convenient, but smoke and heat need somewhere to go, so we study the wind and the windows. Before we draw an outdoor kitchen in Shearwater, we check how far power has to run, whether there's room for bar seating and what cover, if any, goes overhead.

Jacksonville's air is humid: average morning relative humidity runs about 88% over the year, falling to about 56% in the afternoon, per Florida Climate Center data.

Approvals and Permits in Shearwater

Because Shearwater is newer, its guidelines are recent, and we design to the current version from the start. For an outdoor kitchen, boards often ask about its location on the lot, its finishes and any roof planned over it. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Building permits for Shearwater 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. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

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.

Outdoor Kitchen Projects in Shearwater

Some of our recent work in Shearwater:

Shearwater: A raised lanai extension with a screen enclosure, an outdoor kitchen and a linear fire pit.

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

Areas We Serve in Shearwater

We proudly serve homeowners all across Shearwater (32092), and across the rest of St. Augustine. Wherever you call home in Shearwater, 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 St. Augustine, St. Johns and Fruit Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the price of an outdoor kitchen in Shearwater set?We price each project from its AutoCAD design. Electrical, gas and plumbing connections by our trade partners; the patio underneath; the size and layout; the base and counter materials; and permits all move the number. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum, and the itemized quote arrives within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can the outdoor kitchen go under a covered patio or gazebo?Yes, and in Florida that's often the best spot. We design the cover and the kitchen together in AutoCAD so clearances, ventilation and lighting work from day one.

Do outdoor kitchens need a roof?Not always, but in Northeast Florida a cover makes the kitchen usable through sun and afternoon storms.

Can you extend my Shearwater lanai?Yes. Most Shearwater homes started with a standard lanai that's ready to be extended, screened or roofed.

Do I need HOA approval for an outdoor kitchen in Shearwater?Yes. Shearwater reviews additions for placement, materials and colors, so the package covers all three. We prepare the site plan, scaled drawings and material and color selections and submit them with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.