Summer Kitchen Builder in San Marco, Jacksonville, FL

Summer kitchens for San Marco: Florida's name for the outdoor kitchen, designed with the cover, the fire and the patio around it.

The phrase 'summer kitchen' goes back to Southern homes that cooked outside to keep the house cool. In San Marco 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. Older homes, mature trees, narrower lots and the St. Johns River give San Marco backyards character, and a design has to fit the house.

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What a San Marco Summer Kitchen Can Include

With a bar. Bar seating so the cook isn't cooking alone.
Full kitchen. Grill, side burner, fridge and storage for families who cook outside often.
Lighting over the counter. Light where you prep, planned with the cover.
Power planned in. Circuits for appliances and lights designed with the layout.

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.

Planning a Summer Kitchen in San Marco

San Marco's streets are lined with oaks, so shade, roots and leaf fall all factor into the design. On a historic lot, a kitchen tucked behind the house and finished in materials that suit it keeps the street view unchanged.

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 a summer kitchen in San Marco, we check how close the kitchen can sit to the lanai, where the smoke will drift and how the stonework matches the house.

The EPA reports that shaded surfaces can be 20 to 45°F cooler than the peak temperatures of unshaded materials.

Approvals and Permits in San Marco

San Marco isn't a locally designated historic district, but individual homes can be local landmarks, and a local landmark needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City before exterior work. We check your property on the City's map before we design. 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.

In San Marco, permits are issued by the City of Jacksonville through JaxEPICS, and any other approval your lot needs has to be in hand before the permit is issued. Electrical work is permitted and inspected with the rest of the project. 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 City of Jacksonville 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 San Marco

Close by, in Riverside and Mandarin, our recent work includes a new screen enclosure, an outdoor kitchen with a raised bar and a gas fire pit in Mandarin.

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

Areas We Serve in San Marco

We proudly serve homeowners all across San Marco (32207), from Granada, Miramar and the riverfront, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in San Marco, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Duval County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Riverside, Mandarin and Southside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a summer kitchen cost in San Marco?It depends on the design, so there's no standard price. The main cost drivers are the patio; the size and layout; base and counter materials; appliances; 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.

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.

Where should a summer kitchen go?Usually close to the back door and out of the main wind, so smoke drifts away from the seating.

Can an outdoor room fit a compact San Marco lot?Usually, yes. A single well-planned room, placed on the least visible side of the house, often does the work of a whole backyard.

Does my San Marco home need HOA approval for a summer kitchen?Many San Marco homes have no HOA, so the City's zoning is what applies. If your street has deed restrictions or an association, we prepare that package as well. Confirm current guidelines with your association.