01 · Cooking + preparation
Grill and preparation islands
Keep the essentials together: a built-in grill, a generous preparation counter and convenient space for cooking tools.
GENESIS / A DIVISION OF BILDEN / OUTDOOR KITCHENS
Bring everyone
to the table.
Plan a place to cook and gather without losing the practical details. Genesis, a division of BILDEN, coordinates the kitchen layout with the patio, dining space, appliance selections and site conditions.
Start Your Project
Genesis Outdoor Living · A division of BILDENLandscape design, hardscape, outdoor kitchens and lighting, coordinated with BILDEN’s structural construction.
Explore GenesisPROJECT TYPES
Built around your priorities.
Explore how the right layout can bring cooking, entertaining and outdoor living together.
02 · Storage + entertaining
Outdoor kitchens with storage and serving space
Add cabinetry, drawers and beverage refrigeration, with a dedicated serving counter that gives guests a place to gather.
03 · Whole-space planning
Kitchen layouts coordinated with a patio or covered area
Plan cooking, dining and lounging as one connected space, with clear paths between the kitchen, patio and shaded seating.
Illustrative design concepts · Final layouts, appliances and materials are tailored to your property.
Design options
Think through the route from the indoor kitchen, preparation area, cooking station and dining table. Keep guest circulation in mind. Allow for appliance doors, service access and a place to set down food; avoid sizing an island around photographs alone.
Materials and product selections
Choose appliances rated for their intended environment and pair them with suitable cabinetry, countertop and cladding systems. Obtain the specific installation documents before defining openings and clearances. Product names and finishes belong in the written scope.
Construction considerations
Utility routes, drainage, structural support and equipment clearances can substantially affect the project. Plumbing, gas and electrical work should be defined for the chosen equipment and carried out by the appropriate trades. Covered cooking arrangements need product-specific review.
From first conversation to construction
Start with photos and priorities. Review the site and the information needed for the scope, coordinate selections and supporting design, then agree on the work before construction. Read BILDEN’s project process and keep the proposal, changes and care information together.
PRODUCT PARTNER / NOLVANT
More possibilities.
One connected project.
Through our product partnership with NOLVANT, BILDEN helps you explore outdoor living products alongside your construction plans. Product selection, specifications and sourcing are coordinated around your home and the agreed scope.
BILDEN remains your primary contact for the project and construction proposal.
Explore outdoor living products ↗SELECTED FROM NOLVANT
Products for your project.
Explore these products with BILDEN. We confirm availability, configuration and installation scope for your property.
Manufacturer imagery · Options may varyDanver
Urbane collection
Explore an architectural outdoor kitchen collection alongside cabinet layouts, finishes, appliances and countertops.
Product photographs and renderings are manufacturer examples, not completed BILDEN projects. Final selections and compatible options are confirmed in your proposal.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
See the thinking.
Discuss the work.
Ask BILDEN for completed-work examples relevant to your proposed scope. Our online journal also includes clearly labeled design concepts and practical planning guides.
Explore the project library ↗A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Good questions.
Clear next steps.
Should appliances be chosen before the island is built?
Yes. The exact appliances influence dimensions, ventilation, utility requirements and access.
Can we build the kitchen in a later phase?
A future kitchen is easier to consider when the intended location and utility needs are identified during initial patio planning.
Can we include a sink?
Discuss supply, drainage and seasonal care with the project team. A sink adds more than a countertop cutout.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Start with your location.
PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
Explore with confidence.
See the work, understand the investment, and know what happens next.
THE NEXT STEP
Let’s build what
comes next.
Share your address, priorities, investment range and timing. BILDEN will review location, scope and scheduling fit before discussing the next step.