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Luxury Outdoor Kitchens for Refined Backyard Living

Designed and Built by Expert Outdoor Kitchen Builders

Custom Culinary Spaces Crafted for the Outdoors

An outdoor kitchen should feel like an intentional design  — not just a grill and a table. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping designs each outdoor kitchen as a unique space, crafted with the features you need to unlock your inner chef.

Grill Stations & Cooking Zones

This is where form and function meet. Grills, side burners, and prep areas are arranged to give you room to move without feeling boxed in. Surfaces stay steady through heat and weather, and every detail — from ventilation to counter height — is planned so cooking feels effortless.

Pizza Ovens, Smokers, & Specialty Appliances

If you love cooking, the options go far beyond a standard grill. Wood-fired ovens, smokers, and flat tops turn your outdoor kitchen into a true culinary setup. These features are integrated into the design so they feel like part of a single vision rather than a collection of add-ons.

an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, traditional grill, and ample storage. the pizza oven and counters are made out of multicolored bricks.

 

Storage & Workspaces

A luxury kitchen works because the details work. Storage is weather-safe and easy to access. Built-in refrigeration and icemakers mean you never have to dash inside. Counters give you enough room to prep, serve, and set out dishes without juggling trays. Everything is planned so you can focus on hosting, not managing clutter.

Bars, Serving Areas, & Seating

A good bar anchors the entire space. It brings people together and gives guests a place to linger while you cook. Seating, counter space, and lighting are arranged to keep conversation close without crowding the work zone. It feels relaxed, intentional, and built for long evenings outside.

Fire Tables & Fire Features

Fire draws people in. Placing a fireplace or fire table near the kitchen creates a warm hub where guests can gather while you cook. It also extends the season, giving you a comfortable place to sit even when the air turns crisp.

What You Build Today Becomes Tomorrow’s Favorite Story

An outdoor kitchen turns simple moments into lasting ones. The sound of a grill, the warmth of a late-summer evening, the way people gather without being asked. Meals turn into memories, and the space you create becomes the place everyone returns to.

 

Why Homeowners Choose Outdoor Innovations Landscaping

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Asher Judd with Outdoor Innovations created an exceptional landscape design of the pool placement and subsequent hardscape that organically flowed with our home, deck, and yard. Whether it was pavers, coping, or boulders, Asher’s teams thoughtfully, artistically, and precisely placed each piece with great care. We are thrilled with the result, a perfectly sized pool deck that is beautiful and meets all our entertaining needs.
Catherine Jons
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We just finished a backyard pool project with Outdoor Innovations and it turned out absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend Craig Palmer and his crew. The process was smooth and moved efficiently. We appreciate Craig’s attention to detail and responsiveness. Thank you!!
Catherine Robinson
a pergola in a backyard
Craig and his team did an outstanding job creating a backyard oasis for us. From the initial design to completion, the professionalism and expertise were evident every step of the way. The attention to detail and commitment to our vision truly set them apart. We highly recommend Craig and Outdoor Innovations for your landscape and backyard remodel needs.
Karen Montour
a cabana covering an outdoor living room

We worked with Outdoor Innovations adding a pool to our sloped yard last spring.  I can't say enough about what a great experience this was,  Asher helped us translate our vague idea into a vision and a plan.    

The project moved along smoothly and on schedule.  Asher worked with us where we wanted changes and  did a great job communicating.  All of the people we dealt with on their crews were very professional and friendly.  

Barry Wallen

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an outdoor kitchen project take?

Most outdoor kitchens are built as part of larger backyard renovations, which means timelines vary. Design and planning usually take a few weeks. Construction often spans several more, depending on the size of the kitchen, the complexity of utilities, and whether you’re also constructing a pool. You’ll get a clear timeline once your design is finalized.

Generally, yes. Having some kind of covered structure over your kitchen provides valuable shade while cooking and entertaining. However, you don’t necessarily have to opt for a fully-roofed structure like a pavilion. Pergolas provide shade protection while still letting in more air. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping will recommend a layout that fits your space and the way you plan to use it.

Outdoor kitchens commonly include gas, electrical, water, and drainage. These utilities need to be planned early so everything routes safely and cleanly beneath finished surfaces. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping handles all planning as well as acquiring the necessary permits.

It’s also important to set up all utilities now, even if your initial plan doesn’t include them. For example: if you think you may want to add specialty features like an ice maker, refrigeration drawers, kegerator, soda fountain, etc. years later: it’s much easier to plan for the utilities now and hook them up later.

Size, materials, and features have the biggest impact. High-performance appliances, stone or steel finishes, specialty cooking zones, and integrated bars or seating can increase the investment. Because outdoor kitchens are part of full landscape builds, the surrounding structures and hardscapes also play a role. We work with you every step of the design and planning process so that costs are never a surprise. 

Many homeowners use their outdoor kitchens well into fall and early spring. With thoughtful placement, durable materials, and added features like nearby fire elements or partial cover, the space stays comfortable longer. In the coldest months, most appliances can remain in place as long as they’re winterized correctly. While it’s often too cold and snowy to use your kitchen in the dead of winter, you might be surprised at how much use you’ll get out if it leading up to and coming out of winter!

Winter care is simple once your kitchen is built correctly. Appliances are shut off and winterized, water lines are drained, and surfaces are cleaned before freezing weather arrives. Covered areas and weather-safe storage help reduce wear and make spring reopening quick and easy. We also have a maintenance checklist you can use: Getting Your Backyard Ready for the Winter

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Our Service Areas

Dellwood
North Oaks
Grant
Eagan
Hudson, WI
Orono
Lake Elmo
Saint Paul
Stillwater
Mendota Heights
Minnetonka
Woodbury