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An outdoor kitchen close by the ocean front is wonderful for fresh air, relaxation and most of all good food. Add all this to a beautiful water view and it can feel like heaven!
However coastal conditions can be highly corrosive for outdoor kitchens and furniture. In addition, to capture the perfect view of the water for a beautiful focal point, you may have to design for a small space. These were the two design challenges we faced with this design: 1) Design an outdoor kitchen and patio area that will last and resist the corrosive conditions associated with being located next to the water. 2) Increase conversation and seating areas without obstructing traffic flows.
To begin, let's take a look at the "Before" picture and what our clients wanted to achieve in their new space.
"Before" Overall view of the Outdoor Kitchen And Outdoor Space before Riviera Outdoor DecorFollowing our segment on Coastal Living TV for Marine Grade Outdoor Kitchens, our client made a showroom appointment at Riviera Outdoor Décor to view our three different selections of outdoor kitchens. After discussing the location of the home being directly on coastal water, it was clear our clients were interested and needed the Marine Grade Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets and Marine Grade Outdoor Appliances. Our client also had a request for outdoor furniture that would not rust and something more than a table that was 'always in the way'.
We followed our process for local clients in Corpus Christi and scheduled a measurement visit to the design site. For our online clients, we follow another process for measurements and design interviews. While at our measurement meeting, we discussed with our clients what appliances they wanted in their outdoor kitchen, and the features and seating they wanted for their patio area.
For their outdoor room and kitchen, our client's wish list included:
As an Outdoor Room Designer, you need to also pay attention to what clients do not want in their outdoor room. They stated no more big table to get in the way as they come in and out of the door. However, they did want an outdoor kitchen, some bar seating, fire table with seating and a small conversation area in another section. In this small space, that felt like a challenge. In reality, it was not. Our client had impeccable taste.
While taking measurements for the patio/outdoor space to be designed, our clients offered several suggestions for the layout of the design they wanted. This resulted in six different floor plans. While six different floor plans may sound excessive, it is not. Here is why...
Riviera Outdoor Décor, the only Outdoor Kitchen and Outdoor Space Design firm with Multiple Disciplines in Design and Engineering with Specialized Training and CEUs in Outdoor Kitchens and Four International Design AwardsFollowing our site visit and interview with the clients, along with an understanding of the design aesthetic our clients were wanting, our lead outdoor designer in collaboration with engineers developed several floor plans. The floor plans were instrumental in showing why one design worked and another did not. Every square inch was utilized and accounted for. The scale of the furniture was equally important due to the size of the patio area.
All proposed floor plans, selections and elevations to be proposed to our clients were presented in a bound booklet along with a mood board. Our final design meetings were conducted in our sample room and office at Riviera Outdoor Decor to address any questions our clients. This is for our online clients as well as our local clients. Along with a design book, we will show a 3D walk through of the proposed design. This way our clients know exactly what they are getting and how it will look and fit in their new space.
In the end, we were able to meet all the design requests for our client except for one which we were able to incorporate in the next design they hired us for. This is the best compliment we could have received.
"This turned out so beautiful, I wanted to cry!" The best compliment we could receive.
With careful planning, we were able to incorporate not just one but three separate conversation and dining areas along with a full size outdoor kitchen. This is a premier area for outdoor entertainment and dining!
Stunningly Beautiful! The completed Outdoor Space by Riviera Outdoor Décor, perfect for outdoor entertaining and dining
Detail of Marine Grade Outdoor Grill and Wine Reserve
Two Separate Conversation Areas to Relax by the Fire Table- Luxury, Rust-Resistant Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture. Perfect for Coastal Areas
The perfect place to relax while cooking on the Outdoor Grill is this Tulip Table with bar seating and a glass of wine from the Marine Grade Wine ReserveAt Riviera Outdoor Décor, we believe backyard spaces should feel like a resort. When you open the backdoor, you feel like you have escaped to the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. It is the place where you gather with friends and family to laugh and create fun memories together that will last a lifetime. We also believe Outdoor Spaces should be geographically tailored for climate they will be in and not a "one-size-fits-all" This is why at Riviera Outdoor Décor, we specialize in coastal outdoor spaces that are marine grade and field test our products to ensure they will last in the harshest of coastal conditions.
At Riviera Outdoor Décor, we are the only Outdoor Kitchen and Outdoor Space Design firm with Multiple Disciplines in Design and Engineering with Specialized Training and CEUs in Outdoor Kitchens with Four International Design Awards
