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Outdoor Kitchen Cost Estimates: From Budget to High-End Designs

Outdoor kitchens have become one of the most popular Austin home renovations in the last five years. An outdoor kitchen makes it possible to hold family meals and social gatherings on the back patio as a delightful and immersive experience. From the ultimate barbecue pit to gourmet show kitchens, you can define your dream outdoor cooking environment, starting with your budget.

Many Austin homeowners are not sure where to start with outdoor kitchen budgeting. If you already have a renovation budget, it’s helpful to know the kind of project you can achieve in each price range. If you have a dream kitchen, naturally, you’ll want to know the price range you need to search for.

Need to know how much an outdoor kitchen costs? Waterloo Outdoor Design Build is here with a helpful guide on ballparking your outdoor kitchen project.

Budget-Friendly Outdoor Kitchen: $4,500 to $10,000

Custom Barbecue Pit

  • The Grill Focal Point
  • Patio and Brickwork
  • Premade Kitchens

Make your grill the focal point if you want a beautiful outdoor kitchen on a reasonable budget. This is your chance for the countertops, sink, and elegant cooking space that your grill deserves. While custom countertops can increase the price, premade outdoor kitchen layouts featuring tile countertops and durable outdoor-rated cabinetry.

Cost Estimate

  • Flooring
    • Ceramic or Porcelain Tile
    • $2-$30 /sqft
  • Appliances
    • Gas, Propane, or Charcoal Grill
    • $900 – $4,000
  • Cabinets
    • Outdoor Kitchen Kit
    • $1,500 – $7,000
  • Countertops
    • Ceramic Tile
    • $1-$50 /sqft
  • Overhead Cover
    • Awning
    • $1,300 – $4,000

Mid-Range Outdoor Kitchen: $10,000 to $30,000

Essential Outdoor Kitchens

  • Refrigerator
  • Built-In Grill
  • Countertops
  • Built-In Sink

A mid-ranged outdoor kitchen has all the essentials. Typically, your budget will focus on your main appliances; the refrigerator, range or grill, and the sink. You can choose a custom or pre-designed countertop, and your countertop budget rises from tile to limestone or granite natural stone. Brickwork is beautiful for a mid-range outdoor kitchen, but you might also choose fireproof artificial deck boards. Consider an elegant pergola or awning for your overhead shade solution.

Cost Estimate

  • Flooring
    • Brick or Tile
    • $8-$12 /sqft
  • Appliances
    • Grill, Fridge, and Sink
    • $200 – $2,500
  • Cabinets
    • Stainless Steel
    • $900 – $2,400
  • Countertops
    • Soapstone or Granite
    • $60 – $185 /sqft
  • Overhead
    • Pergola
    • $15,00 – $6,000

High-End Outdoor Kitchen: $30,000 to $65,000

  • Full Kitchen Design
  • Luxury Barbecue Pit
  • Integrated Fireplace or Fire Pit
  • Extended Counter Space
  • Luxury Kitchen Appliances
  • Integrated Outdoor Dining

Designing a high-end outdoor kitchen, your costs will generally fall between $30,000 and $65,000. This gives you enough budget to customize your space and create a larger outdoor kitchen. You can choose natural stone tiles and stainless steel cabinetry and have your cabinets custom-designed to any shape or organization style you prefer.

You may choose a more elegant overhead enclosure or an integrated dining area, but where you can go wild is the outdoor kitchen appliances. You can have a grill, a range, or both. You can choose an outdoor pizza oven, an extra wine-cooler fridge, or even an outdoor dishwasher or warming/cooling drawers to keep party platters fresh.

Cost Estimate

  • Flooring
    • Stone Tile
    • $5 – $35 /sqft
  • Appliances
    • Fridge, Range, Grill, Pizza Oven, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Warming Drawers
    • $400 – $4,000 each
  • Cabinets
    • Custom Cabinets
    • $5,000 – $10,000
  • Fixtures
    • Sink
    • $200-$500
  • Countertops
    • Granite or Quartz
    • $50-$400 /sqft
  • Overhead Cover
    • Patio Enclosure
    • $8,000 – $25,000

Additional Outdoor Kitchen Cost Factors

  • Structures
  • Lighting
  • Furnishings
  • Automation

When preparing your outdoor kitchen design, don’t forget to budget for the little extras that make the space feel welcoming and luxurious. Structures like your overhead over, pergola, or building a deck to hold your kitchen are essential calculations. You will likely want integrated outdoor lighting to illuminate your cooking space entirely, and every outdoor kitchen needs patio dining furniture to allow guests to rest and relax.

You may choose to add a fire pit or fire table, a built-in fireplace, a formal dining set, or a circle of hammocks from a sturdy pergola overhead. Finally, don’t forget automation. Little smart home upgrades, blinds that raise and lower themselves, lights that change color and brightness, and even the ability to change the oven temperature with voice control add that hint of luxury that will truly make your kitchen feel perfect.

Outdoor Kitchen Builders in Austin, TX

Here at Waterloo Outdoor Design Build, we offer full-service outdoor kitchen design from your first vision to the last brick. Our designer-builders will work directly with you to find the perfect outdoor kitchen layout and budget for your Austin, TX home. If you’re looking for outdoor kitchen builders in Austin, look no further than Waterloo Outdoor Design Build. Contact us today to turn your outdoor kitchen vision into reality.

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