At High Prairie Outdoors, we specialize in custom outdoor cabinetry that transforms your patio into a fully functional and beautifully integrated extension of your home. In Kansas City, Missouri, where extreme weather and seasonal shifts can wreak havoc on lesser materials, our cabinetry is engineered for both style and performance. Unlike traditional outdoor kitchens that rely on bulky stone, stucco, or brick structures with limited storage and awkward stainless-steel boxes (often filled with spiders and dust), we craft cabinetry that truly works. We design custom solutions not only for outdoor kitchens and bars, but also for furnishings like coffee tables, hidden TV storage, poolside towel cabinets, and customized organization that actually functions like an interior-grade kitchen, just weatherproofed.
Why Kansas City Homeowners Choose High Prairie Outdoors
- Unmatched Space Efficiency: Our cabinetry uses nearly 100% of its volume for usable storage, compared to only 40–70% in masonry kitchens.
- Design Without Limits: Select your own cabinetry color, door profile, layout, and function, from modern sleek to classic shaker.
- Engineered Experience: All cabinetry is part of a larger outdoor living vision that we design and build in-house.
- Award-Winning Craftsmanship: Our outdoor environments are recognized across the Midwest for innovation and elegance.
- No Subcontractor Guesswork: We self-perform 95–98% of all work with certified team members, ensuring consistency and quality.
Let’s design your outdoor kitchen with the style, function, and storage your home deserves, seamless cabinetry built for Kansas City’s weather, and tailored to how your family lives. Start your consultation today and bring indoor-level performance outside.
The Challenges: Common Customer Pain Points in Kansas City
- Wasted Space: Up to 60% of traditional outdoor kitchen space is taken up by thick masonry walls, not actual usable storage.
- Insect-Prone Stainless Inserts: Conventional setups rely on hollow stainless cabinets that attract spiders and dust, not cooking tools.
- Limited Customization: Most builders offer fixed configurations, no ability to personalize layout, color, or functionality.
- Clunky Aesthetics: Traditional setups often clash with the style of the home and feel like an afterthought.
- Disjointed Construction: Kitchens, storage, and lounge zones are often built independently, leading to poor flow and wasted opportunity.
- High Maintenance: Materials like stone or stucco can crack, stain, or need sealing. Stainless steel shows fingerprints and rusts in Kansas City's humid summers.
The Solution: Key Benefits That Set Our Outdoor Kitchens Apart
- True Indoor-Level Cabinetry Outdoors: Custom cabinetry that mirrors your interior kitchen, personalized layouts, colors, and door styles.
- Marine-Grade Durability: Completely weatherproof and built for Kansas City's harsh freeze-thaw cycles and summer heat.
- Purpose-Built Storage: Specialized cabinets for tools, trays, spices, griddles, coolers, sinks, trash, pool supplies, and more.
- Low Maintenance: Clean with gentle soap and water, no rust, no sealing, no mold scrubbing.
- Integrated Design: Outdoor kitchens, bars, TVs, and furnishings work together in a cohesive, lifestyle-enhancing environment.
Local Details That Show Expertise
Our cabinetry is built to withstand Kansas City's wide-ranging weather extremes, from intense summer sun to icy winter storms. It performs equally well in full-sun applications as it does under covered cabanas, pergolas, and custom pool houses. Perfect for luxury homes, our cabinetry allows you to bring the elevated style and finish of your indoor kitchen outdoors, without compromising function, aesthetics, or durability. For clients in Mission Hills, Weatherby Lake, Hallbrook, and Loch Lloyd, it delivers a polished, cohesive design that enhances the value and enjoyment of the entire property.
Stylish, durable, and built for Kansas City, let’s design an outdoor kitchen that truly performs.
Considerations When Hiring for Outdoor Kitchens
- Does the cabinetry offer actual functional storage?
- Can the layout be fully customized to match your cooking and entertaining style?
- Is the cabinetry weatherproof and insect-resistant?
- Will the entire space be integrated with lighting, drainage, furniture, and shade?
- Are maintenance requirements low and realistic for long-term outdoor use?
- Can the cabinetry be integrated with other alfresco lifestyle elements like storage cabinets, bars, custom coffee tables, pool toy storage, and outdoor TV cabinets for a cohesive, high-design look?
Traditional Masonry Kitchen vs. High Prairie Outdoor Cabinetry
Feature
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Space Efficiency
30–60% wasted for decorative stone
90–100% usable cabinetry storage
Materials
Stucco, stone + hollow stainless boxes
Marine-grade, weatherproof cabinetry
Storage Functionality
Minimal; often unused due to pest/dust
Purpose-built drawers, spice racks, tray pull-outs
Customization
Limited layouts, finishes, and accessories
Fully customizable door styles, colors, layout
Maintenance
Requires sealing, scrubbing, or repairs
Soap + water only
Durability in KC Climate
Prone to cracking, rust, mold
Resilient to heat, frost, and humidity
Feature: Space Efficiency
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
30–60% wasted for decorative stone
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
90–100% usable cabinetry storage
Feature: Materials
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Stucco, stone + hollow stainless boxes
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Marine-grade, weatherproof cabinetry
Feature: Storage Functionality
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Minimal; often unused due to pest/dust
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Purpose-built drawers, spice racks, tray pull-outs
Feature: Customization
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Limited layouts, finishes, and accessories
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Fully customizable door styles, colors, layout
Feature: Maintenance
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Requires sealing, scrubbing, or repairs
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Soap + water only
Feature: Durability in KC Climate
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Prone to cracking, rust, mold
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Resilient to heat, frost, and humidity
Feature: Integration with Other Features
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Often disconnected from patio/furniture
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Seamlessly blended with bars, TVs, pools, furniture
Every detail we include is designed to protect your investment and your time. Let’s talk about how our proven features can bring lasting confidence to your outdoor kitchen.
Expert Tips to Get More from Your Outdoor Kitchen Design
Expert Tips to Get More from Your Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Avoid stone-clad kitchens if you need real storage; they’re mostly empty space.
- Think beyond grilling: Include cabinetry for bartending, storage, lounge comfort, and pool needs.
- Choose finishes that match your home’s palette for an indoor-outdoor flow.
- Integrate lighting and shading (like a Renson pavilion) for day-to-night enjoyment.
- Add smart features like pull-out coolers, trash bins, and sink drawers to eliminate outdoor clutter.
Who Is This a Fit For?
- Homeowners who want a fully functional, stylish outdoor kitchen or bar.
- Design-focused clients looking to extend the feel of their home outdoors.
- Families needing weatherproof storage for grills, tools, towels, and tech.
- Entertainers who want integrated TV cabinets, outdoor bars, and furniture.
Who Is This Not a Fit For?
- Buyers looking for cheap prefab grill islands or basic stainless kits.
- DIY or one-off projects not integrated into an overall outdoor vision.
- Clients who don’t prioritize storage functionality or aesthetics.
- Projects with minimal budget flexibility or no desire for customization.
If you're looking for a stylish grill island, we're not your team. But if you're seeking a smart, custom-built outdoor kitchen that functions like your indoor one and holds up to Kansas City’s weather, you’re in the right place. Let’s create a cohesive space with real storage, lasting beauty, and every detail tailored to how you entertain, relax, and connect. Contact us today!
FAQs: What Makes Our Outdoor Kitchens Different and Why It Matters to You
Crafted Outdoor Spaces That Speak for Themselves
Our work is personal to us. We take extreme care in crafting the luxury outdoor experience you deserve, the one that meets the aesthetic of your home and serves your lifestyle. Take a look at some of the work we've done in the Kansas City, Missouri, area.
Visit our Portfolio page for more outdoor living inspiration.
Our Proven
Our Process: From Vision to Reality
General Assessment
We evaluate the structure, finish, equipment, surrounding areas, and soil behavior.
Viability Recommendation
Our team provides a clear recommendation: repair, replace, or fill based on long-term value.
Client-Driven Decision
You review the proposed solution and determine next steps.
Project Execution
We complete the agreed scope using in-house certified professionals.
Enjoy Again
Your space is renewed, ready to enjoy, backed by warranties and care programs.
Everything You Need for a Cohesive, Low-Maintenance Outdoor Lifestyle
All of our services are completed by highly skilled crews equipped with specialized tools and landscaping know-how. With stonemasons, pool builders, horticulturists, and more on our team, we can complete 95 percent of our projects completely in-house, which means you’ll enjoy a stress-free build! As certified General Contractors, we can bring in electricians and plumbers as required, eliminating the need for you to juggle multiple contractors. This is what we can do for you:
Pools
Redefine your summers with a custom concrete or stainless steel pool installed by our in-house pool builders. Your design may include pool decking and landscaping as part of a comprehensive outdoor living space. Visit our Pools page to learn more.
Landscape Design
With a deep understanding of the five distinctive historical garden styles, we create timeless designs that age with grace and beauty. Our experience-driven approach means we take everything into consideration: your lifestyle, existing architecture, personal preferences, practical requirements, and future goals for outdoor living. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more.
Landscape Installation
The lushest landscapes begin with the healthiest soils. As part of our “Legacy Program”, we’ll lab test your soils and provide a comprehensive plan for building your soil health. Then, our horticulturalists will plant each plant with the care and nurturing even a Master Gardener would appreciate. (Seriously, Master Gardeners love us!) Visit our Landscape Installation page to learn more.
Outdoor Living
The experience-driven lifestyle starts outside! Your outdoor living space should be uniquely yours, with the colors, plants, and features—like built-in grills, outdoor kitchens, privacy panels, fireplaces, paver patios, pergolas, landscape lighting, sound systems and more—that meet your lifestyle goals. Visit our Outdoor Living page to learn more.
Landscape Maintenance
Customize an effortless landscape maintenance program with services like water feature maintenance, plant health care, tree pruning, fungus treatment, lawn mowing, weed control, and so much more. We show up on time, work with precision, and keep you updated on the condition of your property. Visit our Landscape Maintenance page to learn more.
Decks
As a full-service landscaping company, we have our own deck builders. Collaborate with us, and we will match your deck to your needs and home aesthetic. Visit our Decks page to learn more.
Holiday Lighting
Get in the festive spirit without climbing on any ladders! We have the tools and experience required to design exceptional holiday lighting displays that uplift the entire neighborhood—and we'll take those decorations down for you at the end of the season, too. Visit our Holiday Lighting page to learn more.
Spas
Nothing says relaxation like a backyard spa. We can design your spa to fit beautifully on your patio or amidst your garden, and you'll enjoy it for years to come. Visit our Pools & Spas page to learn more.
Sprinklers / Irrigation
Practical, responsible watering solutions give your lawn and plants the support they need without waste. Easy-to-use digital systems offer incredible water and cost savings and require minimal maintenance. Visit our Sprinklers page to learn more.
Drainage
Proper drainage is an investment in the longevity of your home and landscape. We address it as part of your landscape design and installation—or you can work with us to fix any drainage issues in your existing landscape.
Crafting Outdoor Luxury Across Kansas City, MO’s Finest Neighborhoods
We offer our comprehensive landscaping services to homeowners throughout the Kansas City area:
- Parkville, Missouri
- Belton, Missouri
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Liberty, Missouri
- Blue Springs, Missouri
- Westwood, Kansas
- Fairway, Kansas
- Olathe, Kansas
- Mission Woods, Kansas
Visit our Service Area page to get a closer look at where we work.