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Inspired Outdoor Living
ABOVE: While the kitchen is simple with bar seating and a built-in grill, a custom wood and steel radius pergola
takes it to the next level. This area of the project is anchored by the curvilinear pergola, and there is continuity in
how it mirrors the shape of the countertop beneath it.
Photography by Travis Bechtel Photography
LEFT TOP:
This sleek kitchen is a focal point in the backyard's design. We opted to clad the custom grill area in full
depth limestone slabs, resulting in a monolithic quality and very few seams. Black porphry cobbles surround the
base of the grill and add another layer of interest and contrast to the light-colored grill station.
Photography by Ma Kocourek Photography
LEFT MIDDLE:
This kitchen is a chef's dream with a full ensemble of appliances. A grill, Pitmaker smoker, and
Forno Bravo pizza oven surround a kitchen island with bar seating. Not pictured is larger table seating and a
fireplace lounge area.
Photography by Kurt Kraisinger
LEFT BOTTOM:
A simple pergola encloses this outdoor living area and provides structure for a fan and lighting.
A Big Green Egg and grill can be seen in the background and a split bar top and prep countertop, as well as a TV-
viewing area, are shown in the foreground. A limestone countertop, limestone honed veneer, and bluestone paver
give this project a timeless feel.
Photography by Jimi Smith
Designed by LORAX Design Group, Overland Park, KS, page 317
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