Mild Bay Area weather makes backyard kitchen and lounge spaces a must-have, transforming unused square footage into a beautiful and functional home addition. Past the Gate’s luxury outdoor kitchen and entertainment spaces go beyond simple designs to transform your yard and elevate your lifestyle. We create personalized retreats that serve as an inviting extension of your home, using only the finest materials and craftsmanship.
How to create a luxury outdoor kitchen and living area
- Choose high-end outdoor living furnishings and appliances
- Boost functionality and access with patios, walkways, and hardscaping
- Add a pergola or shade structure to extend use
- Incorporate fire or water features for ambiance and enjoyment
- Enhance your design with luxury home landscaping
High-End Outdoor Living Appliances and Furnishings
Craft a sophisticated retreat to cook and dine alfresco or add a bit of fun and excitement with a family party palace. Our experienced landscape architects can incorporate any feature, designing magazine-worthy luxury outdoor kitchens and living areas featuring:
- Multi-panel sliding or pocket glass doors for indoor-outdoor flow
- High-end grills and cooktops
- Pizza ovens and smoking drawers
- Outdoor refrigerators and sinks
- Natural stone or porcelain counters
- Custom cabinetry surrounds
- Built-in and handcrafted tables and chairs
- Plush sectionals and lounges
- Multifunctional ottomans and benches
- Weather-resistant outdoor TV and sound systems
- Putting greens, bocce ball, small court sports, and other lawn games
Patios, Walkways, Hardscaping
Successful backyard makeovers depend on the right combination of patios, decking, walkways, and hardscaping to ensure access and functionality. Our experienced landscape designers will devise the perfect layout, incorporating patios and stairs made from wood, concrete, brick, or natural stone, as well as privacy walls, raised beds, and built-in seating to achieve an intentional, cohesive feel.
Pergolas and Shade Structures
Outdoor shelter solutions, such as gazebos, pergolas, and pavilions, provide a stunning focal point and ensure year-round use, protecting you and your furnishings from the Bay Area sun and rain. Options are nearly limitless, ranging from simple retractable canopies to traditional wood pergolas and gazebos, adjustable aluminum louvered pergolas, and pavilions featuring solid wood or tinted polycarbonate roofs with gutters, built-in fans, lighting, and patio heaters.
Fireplaces and Firepits
Fireplaces and firepits provide a captivating backyard focal point perfect for gathering on cold days and nights under the stars. Our talented Bay Area builders offer a variety of custom-built fireplace and fire bowl options to suit any aesthetic, including traditional brick, natural stone, and stucco, as well as modern concrete, granite, marble, and copper designs featuring gas or biofuel for easy lighting.
Water Features
Inspire relaxation while masking ambient neighborhood noise with the soothing sounds of trickling water. Custom water features, including freestanding fountains, waterfalls, and water walls, make an ideal focal point.
Infinity Pools and Spas
Create a resort-style experience with a natural stone infinity pool or spa featuring integrated lighting, a custom fountain or a sunken fire feature, and a nearby cabana or lounging area. Heated pools and spas are a sought-after feature in upscale Bay Area neighborhoods, offering year-round enjoyment.
Lawn Replacement and Luxury Landscaping
Our luxury home landscape team creates immersive outdoor experiences featuring native and sustainable landscaping that withstands the Bay Area’s frequent drought conditions. We can replace thirsty grass with waterwise groundcover or synthetic turf, add seasonal color and charm with flowers and foliage that attract pollinators, ensure year-round scenery and privacy with evergreens, and expand your options with raised beds, ensuring lasting beauty with strategic plant selection and placement, paired with smart irrigation.
Enhance Your Home with a Luxury Backyard Kitchen and Lounge Space
Bring your dream outdoor living design to life, incorporating your favorite features. Learn more about personalized outdoor kitchen and entertainment spaces from Past the Gate, the Bay Area’s luxury landscape design experts. Contact us at 925-387-6731 for a consultation today.
