August 20, 2025

Outdoor kitchens and porches built for Georgia weather

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Outdoor kitchens and porches built for Georgia weather

Summer evenings in Milton call for a comfortable porch and a place to cook outside. In select Arkan plans an outdoor kitchen upgrade is available and several plans include a covered rear porch. You choose a plan and personalize approved options during your design meeting. For walkable Milton life see Echo at Crabapple. For modern farmhouse style explore Elara at Bethany Bend. Browse finished outdoor rooms in the gallery.

What the outdoor kitchen option includes

  1. Cabinet materials designed for outdoors such as marine grade polymer or powder coated metal
  2. Countertops that handle sun and heat such as porcelain or dense natural stone
  3. Gas stub and shutoff placed for the grill station
  4. Power for ignition refrigeration and lighting with exterior rated covers
  5. Venting sized for the grill and routed to open air
  6. Sink and shutoff where the plan allows

These selections are specified during design so they look right and live right in Georgia weather.

Materials and finishes that hold up

  1. Stainless fasteners and hardware that stay smooth through seasons
  2. Non slip flooring with a touch of texture near the sink and door
  3. Outdoor fabrics with easy cleaning for pollen season
  4. Sealers and care guides matched to the products you choose

Comfort features for all year

  1. Quiet ceiling fans that move air without a roar
  2. Heaters at seating areas where community and code allow
  3. Screens or shade solutions available on select plans
  4. Layered lighting on dimmers for soft evenings outside

Layout that welcomes cooking and conversation

  1. A clear path from the indoor kitchen to the porch
  2. Prep space beside the grill with room for trays
  3. Seating arranged for conversation away from the cook zone
  4. Discreet storage for tools so counters stay open

Care that stays simple

  1. A nearby hose bib for quick rinses
  2. Wipe and go stainless care
  3. Annual stone sealer where specified
  4. Covers stored on hooks so they dry fully after rain

Safety and details that come standard

  1. Clearances from heat to posts rails and screens
  2. Covered outlets with the right protection for outdoor use
  3. Railing and stair details that meet local code
  4. A small fire extinguisher placed near the cook zone

See it nearby

Visit Echo at Crabapple to experience walkable Milton and private back porches. Tour Elara at Bethany Bend for modern farmhouse design with comfortable outdoor living. Explore more examples in the gallery and picture how these options can be tailored within the plan you choose.

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