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Outdoor Kitchen Tile Upgrade
  • December 2024
  • Client:Homeowner - Austin, TX
  • Project:Outdoor Kitchen Tile Upgrade
  • Category:Custom Home Improvement

Outdoor Kitchen Tile Upgrade

This one was a bit of a passion project for me and a special request from a homeowner who wanted to bring new life to his grilling area.

The terracotta tile had become tough to clean, especially with his wife cooking greasier foods on the stovetop. The older materials and darker colors also made the corner feel dated and not very enjoyable to use.

The Problem

The outdoor grilling area had become frustrating to maintain and use:

  • Terracotta tile was difficult to clean, especially with grease
  • Older materials and dark colors made the space feel dated
  • The area was no longer enjoyable to use

Our Solution

We spent time together selecting materials that would be easier to maintain and still look great:

  • Smart Material Selection: Large format porcelain tiles—extremely durable with fewer grout lines for simple cleanup
  • Structural Improvements: Reused parts of the original framing and made adjustments where needed
  • Lighting Enhancement: Added under-lighting to give the whole area a warm and dramatic feel

The Result

Now the space looks brighter, cleans up easily, and has brought the joy of grilling back to their home. His wife says wiping down the area is no longer a chore, and they both love how the upgrade transformed that corner of their outdoor kitchen.

Outdoor kitchen - before Outdoor kitchen - after

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