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PHOENIX OUTDOOR
KITCHENS
& BBQ'S
 Outdoor
entertaining in Phoenix, Arizona is a lifestyle.
While outdoor cooking and outdoor entertaining
go hand in hand, having the perfect environment
to do so can be tricky. Unique Landscapes has
many years of experience in designing and
building outdoor kitchen areas in Phoenix, AZ.
From a basic BBQ island with grill, to a fully
functional outdoor kitchen, Unique Landscapes is
your design-build company for Outdoor kitchens
in Arizona! The days have come and gone where
it’s acceptable to just roll your grill back to
your patio, or pull out your charcoal
briquettes. Outdoor living has taken over, and
the center feature of this new trendy Scottsdale
fad is a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Our
designs are functional enough for everyday use,
but savvy enough to show off at your next
backyard party. Unique’s outdoor kitchens range
from super-practical to super-chic. Here is what
you need to have:
 The basics:
A good
stainless steel barbeque grill is the backbone
to any Phoenix outdoor kitchen area. These
grills can range in price from the very
affordable to the insanely extravagant. They can
do everything now-a-days except cook your meal!
All of our kitchens start with a well placed bbq
location & then expand from there. The access
panel is another must have, and are included in
all of our Scottsdale outdoor kitchen setups.
The final must have is a good barbeque light! No
more holding the flashlight in your teeth, while
trying to sear your steaks to perfection. Basic
countertops include several different colors and
types of natural cut flagstone. Flagstone
countertops seem to be the most popular choice
and cost-effective installation technique for
outdoor kitchens & barbecues. Our flagstone
BBQ’s are finished with a chiseled edge,
smoothed edge, and then can be sealed to help
grease & food staining.
 The upgrades:
All of our Phoenix residents are content with
the basics, but those serious about outdoor
living have got to “splurge” with a few
upgrades. Arizona entertainment revolves around
cold drinks & cool refreshments on a hot summer
day. The stainless steel fridge or ice cooler is
a very popular upgrade. A fridge can keeps
drinks cold for whenever you pop out for a
snack, while an ice cooler is a great investment
for those who want to create a “free-for-all” at
an afternoon swim party. For the “organized”
side of us, stainless steel drawers & cabinets
create a “sealed” environment in which to place
your cooking accessories, utensils, and
seasonings. One can go as far as stainless trash
bins, paper towel holders, and propane tank
drawers. Our upgraded Phoenix Barbecues &
Outdoor Kitchens have our preferred countertop
of choice – tumbled travertine. Our Phoenix
clients tend to prefer our travertine
countertops because of their “high-end” look,
price point, and overall value. Travertine
countertops are easily sealed, easy to clean,
and offer that Tuscan outdoor look that belongs
in each of our Phoenix landscape & pool
projects.
 The “gourmet”:
Few would
argue that a dishwasher, warming drawer, or
pizza oven would be a great addition to any
household – but the truly committed have these
items right there in their outdoor kitchen
environments. The sky is the limit when
designing your Arizona outdoor kitchen– as this
is intended to be the kitchen away from home –
right in your own backyard! Our expert
recommendations for “gourmet” countertops are
usually a solid outdoor surface like granite
slab, granite tile, or porcelain tile. All of
above selections are classy & elegant surfaces,
easy to clean, easy to maintain, and stand the
test of time. What more can you ask for in an
investment like your very own Outdoor Kitchen &
Barbecue in Phoenix, AZ?
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Don’t get caught up in making the GRILL the
center attraction – remember, it gets hot &
smoky – which doesn’t create a very nice place
to hang out during grill time! Put the grill off
to the side, and keep it close to the backdoor!
Walking across the backyard to grill every night
can get old very quickly. Flagstone…. Flagstone
countertops are the obvious choice for the
budget conscious consumer, but in reality –
flagstone makes one of the worst choices for the
Arizona barbeque enthusiast (since flagstone
countertops are extremely rough, porous, and
don’t clean very easily).
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QUALITY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
All of our
Arizona outdoor kitchens start with a solid
concrete footer with a ½” rebar grid (@ 12” on
center). This creates a solid foundation for
which to build the structure. Next, the block
base is built, using our skilled masons.
Finally, the entire structure is filled with
rebar & solid grout to secure the corners & top
block (bond beam) – creating the best possible
base.
The base is
typically coated with a stucco texture to match
or complement the house, or finished off with a
variety of options, which may include veneer
stone or tile. Our countertop options include,
tile, flagstone, granite slab, decorative
concrete & more. We offer a full line of grills
and accessories to finish off the look of your
outdoor kitchen. Some popular items are
stainless steel grills, stainless access doors,
stainless sink, stainless drawers, stainless
barbeque light & stainless side burner. Check
out our complete line of outdoor accessories @
www.capital-cooking.com Unique
Landscapes is a certified dealer for Capital,
and we make it easy to purchase, warranty, and
stand behind our capital projects, along side
our complete backyard projects. Let Unique
Landscapes be the Arizona landscape company that
installs your dream outdoor kitchen in Phoenix,
AZ.
The “UNIQUE”
difference – After many years of perfecting our
products, we have come up with the best possible
way to construct many of our popular items. Here
is how we differ from our competition:
• Bond beams,
rebar, and solid filled block - it’s an industry
standard to think that just stacking block and
stuccoing it will suffice, but our mason’s
mortar every block, and then take it a step
further by filling it solid with rebar and
concrete – making cracks a thing of the past!
 • Countertops
– I think all of our clients will agree that our
countertops are “kitchen quality” since they
most resemble something you would find in your
kitchen instead of your backyard. The overhang &
solid concrete underlay is the critical
difference. The tile work is meticulously done
over 4” of solid concrete & offers a 2” overhang
on all sides. For those who prefer granite
countertops on their barbecue, our fabricators
work efficiently with any slab selection, making
your Phoenix outdoor kitchen look every bit as
fabulous as your indoor one.
 • Gas &
Electric – As licensed pool & general
contractors, we are one of the only landscape
companies that can “legally” perform these
services for our clients. Don’t let an
unlicensed landscape contractor touch something
as dangerous as gas, propane, or electric on
your property, as an owner, you will have very
little legal recourse!
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