A custom outdoor kitchen can include a built-in grill, prep counters, storage cabinetry, a sink, refrigeration, and bar or counter seating. Component selection drives the utility work, since a sink needs water and drainage lines and refrigeration needs a dedicated circuit, all of which get run before the surrounding patio is set. Counter material and cabinetry have to be rated for outdoor exposure, which matters in Louisiana humidity where indoor-grade materials fail early. Flora builds the kitchen and the surrounding hardscape together, so the finished structure reads as part of the patio rather than something set on top of it.

Layout starts with how you cook, including whether you need landing space beside the grill, room for more than one person to work, and seating that faces the cook or faces away toward the yard. Placement accounts for prevailing wind and smoke direction, distance from the kitchen door for carrying food, and sight lines from the patio so the structure does not block the view. The kitchen is designed alongside the patio and gathering areas rather than added afterward, which keeps counter heights, materials, and elevations consistent across the whole space.