Seattle Landscaper creates stylish outdoor kitchen

An Outdoor Kitchen provides Bellevue, WA homeowner with a beautiful space for entertaining

Environmental Construction Landscape Project:

• The project started with a landscape consultation to discuss the client's wishes.
• Next, we created an outdoor kitchen design. Our Landscaping Design Manager, Brion Henault, created several versions of the plan and presented them to the homeowner.
• Once an outdoor kitchen plan was established, it was time to obtain permits. Brion created additional designs in conjunction with City of Bellevue Department of Construction and Land Use. Structural, electrical, and gas permits were required.
• Engineering is a part of many design/build permit applications. In this case, we needed structural engineering for the pergola roof.
• Demolition included removing back rockery and affected plants. We cut the concrete patio to newly designed dimensions.

• The construction process included creating forms and pouring a concrete wall in place of the rockery.
• Then we poured concrete footings for a new gas fireplace and supports for the pergola.
• Steel studs and concrete board were installed for the new outdoor kitchen cabinets.

• Next, we coordinated with a certified electrician to add appropriate circuitry and gas installer to bring gas to the cooking area and fireplace.
• A stone veneer was applied to concrete board.
• High quality outdoor kitchen appliances, such as an outdoor barbecue grill and radiant heater, were added to enhance the usefulness and comfort of the outdoor living area.