RK Preferred designs and builds outdoor kitchens for homes in Weddington and Marvin, usually as part of a full backyard with a paver terrace, a fire feature and a pergola. On the larger lots here, the kitchen can be sized for real hosting, and the design decides where it sits against the house, the view and the rest of the yard.
Why kitchens here are usually part of a bigger plan
Properties in Weddington and Marvin tend to have room for a complete outdoor living area, and homeowners often want the kitchen, dining, fire and lounge spaces to work as one. Drawing them together in a 2D plan and 3D rendering keeps the levels, materials and lighting consistent, and it stops a later phase from undoing an earlier one.
Typical builds pair a grill island or full kitchen with bar seating, a pergola over the cook or the dining table, and a fire pit or fireplace a comfortable distance from the smoke.
What goes into the kitchen
- Grill islands with counter space on both sides
- Cabinets and drawers, a sink and faucet, a mini fridge or dishwasher
- A pizza oven or a bar with a foot rail
- Gas, power and water runs planned in the design
- Stone, stacked-stone or masonry finishes matched to the patio and walls
Architectural review
Many neighborhoods in Weddington and Marvin have an architectural review committee or HOA. The scaled 2D plan and 3D rendering from your design show the kitchen’s footprint, height and materials, which is what those reviews usually ask to see. Rules vary by neighborhood.
How the project runs
It starts with a site visit, where Rob looks at the grade, the drainage and your style and gives you a ballpark. If it’s a fit, our design team draws the backyard, Rob presents it and we revise it with you. A project manager runs the crew and the schedule, and walks the finished kitchen with you at the end.
Questions homeowners ask
Can the kitchen be built in a second phase?
Yes. If the whole yard is designed first, the patio and utilities can be set up so the kitchen goes in later without tearing anything out.
Where should the kitchen go on a big lot?
Close enough to the back door for easy trips, downwind of seating, and placed so the afternoon sun isn’t in the cook’s eyes. The design works this out.
Do you work in both Weddington and Marvin?
Yes. Both are in Union County, about 6 and 9 miles from our yard.