Summer Kitchen Builder in Crosswinds (Nocatee)

Crosswinds summer kitchens that move the cooking, and the heat, out of the house.

The phrase 'summer kitchen' goes back to Southern homes that cooked outside to keep the house cool. In Crosswinds it still makes sense. We design summer kitchens that sit right off the lanai, with a cover for the storms and lights for late dinners.

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Summer Kitchen Ideas for Crosswinds

Under a cover. A roof overhead for summer sun and afternoon storms.
Full kitchen. Grill, side burner, fridge and storage for families who cook outside often.
Matching stonework. A base that matches the house or the seat walls.
Power planned in. Circuits for appliances and lights designed with the layout.

Historically, a summer kitchen was a separate kitchen used in the hot months so cooking wouldn't add heat to the main house, as the National Park Service describes.

What Shapes a summer kitchen in Crosswinds

Crosswinds mixes single-family homes and villas, and villas can have extra limits from shared walls or smaller yards. A central neighborhood park, four pocket parks and golf-cart access to the Nocatee Town Center are part of daily life in Crosswinds. On a water-view lot, the kitchen is usually placed so the cook faces the view.

Smoke direction matters. We look at the prevailing breeze at the in-home visit and place the grill so it drifts away from the seating. Before we draw a summer kitchen in Crosswinds, we check how power reaches the counters, room for seating near the grill and where the smoke will drift.

NAHB lists outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplaces among the home features that have grown most in popularity over the past ten years.

Approvals and Permits in Crosswinds

Crosswinds has its own association, and projects are reviewed on top of the Nocatee master rules. Boards usually look at whether the summer kitchen is under a roof, how it's screened from neighbors and its materials. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

St. Johns County issues the building permit in Crosswinds. Expect a clearance step first, an automatic notice to registered architectural review associations, and a recorded Notice of Commencement for most permitted projects. 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 summer 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

Close by in Nocatee, our recent work includes a composite-roof screen enclosure, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit on a new paver patio in Del Webb Nocatee.

See more on our Summer 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

How is the price of a summer kitchen in Crosswinds set?We price each project from its AutoCAD design. Electrical, gas and plumbing connections by our trade partners; the patio; the size and layout; 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.

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 Crosswinds homes?Summer kitchens with electrical, gas or plumbing work usually need permits, and so does any cover over them. 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.

Do I need HOA approval for a summer kitchen in Crosswinds?Yes, it does. 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.