Custom Outdoor Kitchens
in Central Iowa
Bring the kitchen outside. Watt Hardscapes & Water Features designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens throughout Central Iowa, creating beautiful spaces where cooking, entertaining, and everyday life can happen outdoors. From compact grilling stations to fully equipped outdoor kitchens with built-in appliances, prep space, storage, seating, and integrated hardscaping, we create each project around your home and the way you want to use your backyard.
Everything You Need to Make Your Backyard the Place to Be
From built-in cooking and prep areas to comfortable gathering spaces, every element is designed to work together as one cohesive outdoor living environment.
Built-In Grills
Make grilling the centerpiece of your outdoor kitchen with a built-in cooking station designed into the overall layout.
Outdoor Refrigeration
Keep drinks and ingredients close at hand without constantly running back inside.
Sinks & Prep Areas
Dedicated prep space and sinks make outdoor cooking more convenient and functional.
Countertops
Choose surfaces that provide room for preparation, serving, and gathering.
Storage
Built-in storage keeps cooking tools, serving pieces, and outdoor essentials organized.
Bar & Seating Areas
Create a natural gathering point where guests can sit, talk, eat, and enjoy the space while you cook.
Fire Features
Add a fire pit, fireplace, or other feature that keeps the outdoor living space inviting after dinner.
Pergolas & Shade Structures
Create comfortable areas for dining and entertaining while adding architectural character.
Our Outdoor Kitchen Process
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, we take a thoughtful approach to designing and building an outdoor kitchen that fits your property, lifestyle, and vision.
Consultation
We visit your property, discuss how you want to use the space, and learn what you want your outdoor kitchen to accomplish.
Design
We develop the layout, materials, features, and surrounding outdoor living elements around your property and goals.
Build
Our team handles the hardscape and construction work needed to bring the design together.
Final Walkthrough
We make sure the finished space looks right, functions properly, and meets your expectations before the project is complete.
An Outdoor Kitchen Is the Beginning of Your Outdoor Living Space
The best outdoor kitchens don't feel like an appliance sitting in the backyard. They're designed as part of the entire outdoor environment. Watt can integrate your kitchen with a custom patio, seating walls, fire features, pergolas, water features, planting, and other hardscape elements so everything feels intentional and connected.
Patios
Create the foundation for your outdoor kitchen with a custom patio designed around how you use your space.
Explore Patios →Outdoor Living Spaces
Bring cooking, dining, seating, shade, and entertainment together into one cohesive outdoor environment.
Explore Outdoor Living →Water Features
Add movement, sound, and visual interest with a water feature designed to complement the surrounding space.
Explore Water Features →Walls
Define spaces, create elevation, and add structure with custom retaining and seating walls.
Explore Walls →Outdoor Kitchen Inspiration
Explore a few of the outdoor kitchens and living spaces we've designed and built. Every project is tailored to the property, the way our clients use their space, and the experience they want to create outdoors.
Outdoor Kitchen
Custom cooking & entertaining space
Outdoor Living
Designed for gathering
Built-In Grill
Cooking at the center of the space
Complete Outdoor Space
Kitchen, patio & entertaining areas
Custom Countertops
Built for preparation & entertaining
Gathering Space
Designed around the way you entertain
Custom Design
Built around the property
Outdoor Entertaining
A complete backyard experience
Get in Touch
Let Watt Hardscapes & Water Features redefine your outdoor living experience, making every moment at home a celebration of life’s simple pleasures. Reach out to us.
Outdoor Kitchen FAQs
Planning an outdoor kitchen comes with a few important questions. Here are some things to consider as you start planning your space with Watt Hardscapes & Water Features.
Can you add an outdoor kitchen to an existing patio?
Yes. We can evaluate your existing patio and determine how an outdoor kitchen can be integrated with the current hardscape. We'll consider the available space, layout, utilities, and how the kitchen will work with the rest of your outdoor area.
What can an outdoor kitchen include?
Depending on your project, an outdoor kitchen can include built-in grills, refrigeration, sinks, prep surfaces, storage, seating, bar areas, fire features, and other outdoor-living elements. We'll help plan a layout that fits your property, priorities, and the way you want to use the space.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?
Every outdoor kitchen is different. Size, materials, appliances, utilities, site conditions, and the surrounding patio or outdoor living space all affect the final investment. We'll discuss your goals and create a project plan around your property and budget.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen as part of a larger backyard project?
Absolutely. Outdoor kitchens can be integrated with patios, fire features, seating walls, pergolas, landscaping, water features, and other outdoor improvements. Planning these elements together helps create a cohesive outdoor living space rather than a collection of separate features.
Do outdoor kitchens work in Iowa winters?
Yes. Outdoor kitchens need to be designed with Iowa's seasonal weather in mind. Appropriate materials, appliance protection, covers, drainage, and winterization considerations can all help protect your investment. We'll take the local climate into account when planning your outdoor kitchen.
Ready to Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen?
Let's talk about your space, your ideas, and what's possible for your backyard.