In Leawood, Kansas, where style meets substance and homeowners expect more from their outdoor space, High Prairie Outdoors delivers outdoor kitchens that are as sophisticated as your interiors. Our custom cabinetry is designed not just for grilling, but for living. Whether you’re pouring drinks, entertaining neighbors, or winding down poolside, every cabinet, drawer, and layout is engineered for elegance, storage, and performance.
Unlike bulky masonry builds or hollow stainless islands, our cabinetry offers the real function of a kitchen—weatherproofed, streamlined, and designed for Kansas’s climate. From poolside towel storage and outdoor bars to cabinetry that hides your tech and houses your tools, we turn outdoor cooking areas into seamless lifestyle extensions.
Why Homeowners Trust High Prairie
- No Space Wasted: While masonry kitchens lose up to 60% of their volume to stone, ours give you nearly 100% usable storage.
- Customized for You: Door styles, colors, configurations, every element reflects your personal style.
- Part of a Bigger Picture: Your cabinetry isn’t an add-on. It’s part of a master-planned outdoor living design.
- Award-Winning Craft: Recognized across the Midwest for innovation and timeless design principles.
- In-House Expertise: Our certified team performs 95–98% of the work; we don’t leave your experience to chance.
Let’s create an outdoor kitchen that feels like it was built with your home from day one, because it was. Start your consultation today.
The Challenges: Why Standard Outdoor Kitchens Fall Short
- Pest-Prone Inserts: Hollow stainless boxes collect spiders and dust, not your gear.
- Wasted Storage: Masonry walls = less cabinet space, more clutter.
- High Upkeep: Materials like stucco and steel require sealing, scrubbing, or rust repair.
- One-Size Fits None: Most builders offer fixed configurations that don’t reflect your lifestyle.
- Style Clashes: Poor material and design choices often feel like visual afterthoughts.
- Disjointed Execution: Too many projects are pieced together, with no cohesive vision.
The Solution: Cabinetry That Works Like a Kitchen, Built for the Outdoors
- True Kitchen Function Outdoors: Choose drawer layout, door profile, storage types, just like indoors.
- Effortless Maintenance: Clean with soap and water, no sealing, scrubbing, or corrosion.
- Integrated Design: Every element is part of a larger landscape, hardscape, and lifestyle plan.
- Weather-Defying Materials: Marine-grade cabinetry resists Kansas heat, humidity, and freezes.
- Smart Storage: Every cabinet is purpose-built, from pizza tools to Yeti coolers and bar supplies.
Tailored to Leawood’s Luxury Homes
Our cabinetry holds up to Leawood’s seasonal swings, from blazing summers to icy winters, without warping, fading, or flaking. Whether it’s installed poolside under open skies or sheltered in a pavilion, your cabinetry will feel like a natural extension of your home. Ideal for estates in Hallbrook, Old Leawood, and The Pavilions, our designs ensure your investment is cohesive, high-functioning, and built for long-term enjoyment.
Smart Questions to Ask When Hiring for an Outdoor Kitchen in Leawood
- Can I access real, usable cabinet storage, not just hollow walls?
- Will it look and function like my indoor kitchen?
- Is it built to handle year-round use in Kansas?
- Will lighting, drainage, shade, and storage be part of one cohesive plan?
- Is it low-maintenance and realistically manageable for my lifestyle?
- Will it complement my patio, pool, or outdoor entertainment areas?
Traditional Masonry vs. High Prairie Outdoor Cabinetry
Feature
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
High Prairie Outdoor Cabinetry
Storage Use
30–60% wasted in stone
90–100% usable cabinetry
Materials
Stone, stucco + steel inserts
Marine-grade, weatherproof cabinetry
Functionality
Minimal, hollow interiors
Drawers, spice racks, trash pull-outs
Customization
Limited
Fully personalized
Maintenance
Sealing, rusting, scrubbing
Gentle soap and water
Kansas Durability
Design Cohesion
Susceptible to cracks/rust
Often disconnected
Resilient in heat, frost, and storms
Fully integrated with surroundings
Feature: Storage Use
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
30–60% wasted in stone
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
90–100% usable cabinetry
Feature: Materials
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Stucco, stone + hollow stainless boxes
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Marine-grade, weatherproof cabinetry
Drawers, spice racks, trash pull-outs
Feature: Customization
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Limited
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Fully personalized
Feature: Maintenance
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Sealing, rusting, scrubbing
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Gentle soap and water
Feature: Kansas Durability
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Susceptible to cracks/rust
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Resilient in heat, frost, and storms
Feature: Design Cohesion
Traditional Masonry Kitchen
Often disconnected
High Prairie Custom Outdoor Cabinetry
Fully integrated with surroundings
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.
Pro Tips for a Kitchen You’ll Actually Use
- Integrate shade and lighting to keep the space usable from brunch to bedtime.
- Add smart cabinetry features that reduce clutter, pull-out trash bins, coolers, and adjustable shelving.
- Avoid stone builds unless you don’t need storage, they’re mostly shell.
- Think beyond the grill: bar setups, sink drawers, towel storage, and tech cabinetry enhance usability.
- Match finishes to your home’s palette for a refined indoor-outdoor flow.
Who Is This a Fit For?
- Homeowners who value a true kitchen-level experience outdoors, not just a place to grill.
- Design-focused clients who want a seamless extension of their home’s architecture and style.
- Families who need durable, weatherproof solutions that perform year-round in Leawood’s climate.
- Buyers who want personalized layouts, lasting materials, and luxury-level craftsmanship.
Who Is This Not a Fit For?
- Buyers looking for a basic prefab grill island or budget-friendly DIY project.
- Clients who don’t prioritize long-term durability or layout customization.
- Homeowners not planning to create a cohesive, integrated outdoor living space.
FAQs: What Makes Our Outdoor Kitchens Different
A Closer Look at Our Finest Work
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
From Idea to Installation: How We Build Outdoor Kitchens That Last
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 Fully Integrated 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Leawood, KS and Surrounding 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.