Become a Gourmet With Outdoor Kitchen Design in Kansas City
Step outside. Can you smell that delicious ribeye or T-bone sizzling? And what’s that next to it: the fresh smell of sweet corn wafts by. You don your “Kiss the Cook” apron and take your chosen weaponry — barbecue tongs and a spatula — to your grand, gleaming outdoor grill to check on the food’s progress.
Nothing says summer like the outdoor grilling goodness that breezes by, hanging in the air and making your stomach grumble. It makes your mouth water just thinking about it, doesn’t it?
If you love cooking and entertaining in the great outdoors, outdoor kitchens can fill the bill, turning your landscape into an experience instead of just a yard. After all, when you hold a party, where can you usually find all the guests? By the food!
Al Fresco Entertaining at its Finest
Everyone has freedom to move around, play games, or enjoy the scenery while waiting for dinner to cook. While debating the best cooking methods and barbecue sauce recipes is a classic pastime when inviting that many cooks to the fiesta, your guests may not be able to concentrate while admiring the intricate stonework that encases your grill and countertops or the detailed patio that creates a circular pattern around the scene. Either way, you win.
Inviting your family and friends over for snacks and drinks is so effortless in an outdoor kitchen environment.
And kitchen cleanup is a breeze in an outdoor sink. Go ahead and dirty another dish. You don’t have to keep going back and forth to get it cleaned up again. And once you’re back inside, there’s no mess to clear. Job done!
Amp Up Your Outdoor Cooking By a Few Degrees
Being an outdoor chef has come a long way from the simple charcoal grill and a can of soda or beer on the deck.
Grills have every creature comfort you can imagine in them today based on your desired style of cooking. And you may want a simple food prep area for cutting up veggies or you may desire a longer bar space for having lively conversation while the food sizzles. Or maybe you want a wine cooler nearby to keep those favorite vintages chilled and ready to open. You can customize an outdoor kitchen to include exactly what you need based on your lifestyle.
Outdoor kitchens also give you a chance to indulge in fresh, summer fare — think sauteed asparagus, roasted red peppers, or grilled pineapple. Your diet just got a vitamin boost.
Cooking Versatility & Convenience
Always wanted a pizza oven, but didn’t really want to add it indoors? Now you can have that crispy crust from a wood-fire grilled oven without leaving your yard.
Or maybe you’re perfecting your barbecue skills. A barbecue smoker would make the perfect addition to your outdoor kitchen. A side burner could be just the extra space you need for grilling up additional dishes to compliment your main course.
You might never go to a steakhouse again after you see what you can do in your own gourmet space.
Your Property, Your Legacy
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.
The High Prairie Process
An Experience-Driven Process
Our processes create customized solutions to help you master the art of the experience-driven lifestyle. This is what to expect when you work with us on Design/Build projects or all-inclusive Maintenance:
Get In Touch
Fill out our online form to get started. We'll be in touch to discuss the details of your project to make sure we're a good fit for you. If so, we'll set up your Discovery Meeting and provide a pricing guide to help you know what to expect.
Discovery Meeting
This is a free meeting at our design studio, where you'll select a design package. You'll have an opportunity to meet your designer and share details about your unique design style. We'll learn about your priorities and preferences as we help you discover your many options and possibilities. At this time, we'll collect half of the design fee.
Site Analysis
The Site Analysis breaks down the three pillars of memory making: how you relax, play, and connect. It includes measurements, drainage and grading considerations, architectural and existing element analysis, soil analysis, and a review of design opportunities, all seen through the lens of your three pillars.
Concept Reveal Meeting
At our studio or remotely, this is where you'll review your detailed design and discuss material options with your designer. If there are budget considerations, we can discuss phasing the project as needed.
Final Design Reveal and Proposal Presentation
We'll finalize the materials and order your selections upon your approval. Your Prairie Power Team will create a project plan, complete with milestones and target tasks. As we work through planning and permitting, you'll receive weekly updates, and after you sign, we'll get you on the schedule.
Crafting Your Space
The team will work diligently and according to schedule. You can track our progress and watch your landscape unfold via our project web platform.
Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance
You'll do a final walkthrough with the designer, and we will accept the final payment. You’ll learn more about our worry-free maintenance program options and we can schedule your Lawncierge project check-ins for proactive attention and monitoring of your new space.
Year-Round Services for Comprehensive Property Care
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.
Providing Exceptional Landscape Maintenance in Kansas City, MO, and These Area Communities
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.
