Summer Kitchen Builder in RiverTown

Summer kitchens for RiverTown lanais and patios, sized to the space. We manage every step, from permit to final walkthrough.

The phrase 'summer kitchen' goes back to Southern homes that cooked outside to keep the house cool. In RiverTown 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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What a RiverTown Summer Kitchen Can Include

Under a cover. A roof overhead for summer sun and afternoon storms.
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.
Power planned in. Circuits for appliances and lights designed with the layout.

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

Before We Draw Your RiverTown Summer Kitchen

RiverTown's amenities include the riverfront RiverClub with a kayak launch, boardwalk and amphitheater, plus RiverHouse, RiverLodge, pools, trails and dog parks. Many RiverTown homes look over ponds, preserve or the river corridor, so we design to keep views open. On a water-view lot, the kitchen is usually placed so the cook faces the view.

A summer kitchen works best a few steps from the back door. We plan the walk from the house so carrying plates isn't a chore. Before we draw a summer kitchen in RiverTown, we check whether a cover is wanted now or later, room for seating near the grill and how the stonework matches the house.

Keeping a grill clean matters: NFPA found the grill had not been cleaned in roughly one-fifth of grill fires.

Approvals and Permits in RiverTown

In RiverTown, the master association reviews exterior changes, and some neighborhoods like Watersong add their own guidelines. For a summer kitchen, review boards often want to know where it sits, what it's made of and whether a cover goes over it. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

RiverTown 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.

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 in RiverTown

Our recent work here includes a new seating wall.

See more on our Summer Kitchen Builder in Jacksonville page and our RiverTown page.

Areas We Serve in RiverTown

We proudly serve homeowners all across RiverTown (32259), from Watersong, the riverfront and RiverTown Meadows, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in RiverTown, 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. Johns, Fruit Cove and Nocatee.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How big should a summer kitchen be?Big enough for how you cook and no bigger. We lay out the counters and seating in AutoCAD so you can see the fit.

Can I add a summer kitchen later?Yes, though it's easiest when the patio and power are planned for it. We can design for a future kitchen now.

Do you work in Watersong?Yes. We've built paver patios, a pergola, seating walls and a paver driveway in Watersong. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Will my RiverTown HOA review a summer kitchen?In most cases, yes. RiverTown's architectural review covers exterior additions, and neighborhood-level guidelines can apply too. We prepare what the board asks for, and the decision is the board's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.