Outdoor Kitchens / Summer Kitchens in Duval County

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

Some Duval County homeowners want a single grill station; others want a full kitchen with a bar. Either way, we plan the summer kitchen with the space around it, so cooking, eating and relaxing happen in one place.

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Kitchens Outside: Duval County Options

Straight grill run. A clean line of counters along the house or the edge of the patio.
Raised bar seating. A raised bar edge lets guests sit and talk while you cook.
Compact grill station. A short run with a grill and prep space for smaller patios.
Full kitchen. Grill, side burner, fridge and storage for families who cook outside often.

In a national survey of residential landscape architects by ASLA, outdoor kitchens ranked among the top outdoor design elements, expected to be popular by nearly 59% of respondents.

Designing an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen for Duval County

Most of Duval County is the consolidated City of Jacksonville, while Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin issue their own permits. Older Duval County neighborhoods have big oaks and narrow lots, so designs work around roots and close neighbors. With trees overhead, a cover over the kitchen keeps debris out of the cooking area.

If you're not ready for a roof, we can design the summer kitchen so a cover can be added later without moving anything. Before we draw an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen in Duval County, we check where the kitchen sits relative to the back door, how far power has to run and how the counters line up with the patio edge.

NFPA recommends keeping children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.

Approvals and Permits in Duval County

Planned communities across Duval County run their own architectural review, while historic districts like Riverside-Avondale add the City's own historic review. 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.

Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin issue their own permits; everywhere else in Duval County goes through the City of Jacksonville. 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 City of Jacksonville or beach city 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 Duval County

A few of our Duval County projects:

Riverside: A wood deck and garden replaced with a paver patio, a pergola, an outdoor kitchen with a raised bar, a bench and a wood-burning fire pit.
Jacksonville Beach: Two attached A-frame gazebos with a linear fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and a privacy wall.

See more on our Outdoor Kitchens & Summer Kitchens in Jacksonville page and our Duval County page.

Areas We Serve in Duval County

We proudly serve homeowners all across Duval County, from Mandarin, San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Southside and the Beaches, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Duval County, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Northeast Florida and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Jacksonville, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach and Riverside.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen in Duval County 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 an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen in Duval County: electrical, gas and plumbing connections by our trade partners; the patio underneath; the size and layout; the base and counter materials; and permits. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Can I use the grill I already own?Often, yes. Tell us what you cook on and we'll design the counter around the appliances you want to keep.

Should my summer kitchen be covered?In Northeast Florida, a cover makes the kitchen usable through summer sun and afternoon storms. We often design summer kitchens under a gazebo or lanai extension.

Who permits projects in Duval County?The City of Jacksonville permits most of the county through JaxEPICS. Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin issue their own permits.

Do I need HOA approval for an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen in Duval County?Only if your home has an association or deed restrictions. In Duval County, many older neighborhoods have no HOA, gated communities have their own boards, and local historic districts have the City's review. Where a board applies, we prepare its package and submit it with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Ready to Design Your Duval County Outdoor Kitchen?

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

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