Custom Kitchen Seventy-Two

Enclosed Outdoor Kitchen Example: Project #72

Designed for a Florida-Style Enclosed Lanai

This enclosed outdoor kitchen was created for a Florida-style lanai that works much like a sunroom. It provides the comfort of being indoors while keeping you connected to the outdoors. The layout fits a large dining table for eight and separate areas with armchairs for relaxing and entertaining.

The primary challenge of Project #72 was fitting a full-service outdoor kitchen precisely into a dedicated niche within the room. Every measurement had to be exact to ensure a seamless installation. The finished kitchen fits perfectly within the niche, with no fillers, creating a built-in look that feels intentional and refined.

Efficient One-Wall Kitchen Layout

This enclosed outdoor kitchen features a one-wall design, making it an ideal solution for spaces where maintaining openness is essential. By keeping all cabinetry, appliances, and storage along a single wall, the layout preserves ample floor space for dining and seating while still providing full kitchen functionality.

The one-wall setup makes it easy to move between cooking, serving, and socializing. It also helps the kitchen blend in with the rest of the lanai, creating a balanced and welcoming space.

Precision-Built HDPE Cabinetry

The kitchen features strong HDPE cabinets, selected for their performance in Florida’s humid climate. These cabinets resist moisture, heat, insects, and warping, making them a smart choice for enclosed outdoor kitchens that must withstand outdoor conditions.

American Outdoor Cabinets manufactures its cabinetry using advanced CNC precision and 3D design planning, enabling the company to produce cabinets in 2- or 3-inch width increments. This accuracy allows for exact fits without fillers, as shown in Project #72. You can find a complete list of cabinet sizes and details on the cabinetry page.

Cabinet Configuration and Storage Solutions

The American Outdoor Cabinets team designed this kitchen to provide ample storage while maintaining a clean, simple look. The setup includes:

  • 18-inch one-door cabinet with a drawer
  • 12-inch one-door base cabinet with a trash pullout and top drawer
  • 2-door 36-inch grill cabinet
  • 24-inch three-drawer cabinets
  • 2-door sink cabinet

Together, these cabinets offer organized storage for cooking, serving, and entertaining, while also giving the kitchen a custom-built look.

Premium Accessories and Finishing Details

All cabinets have hidden stainless steel soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides for smooth, quiet use. Adjustable legs make it easy to level the cabinets, and our installers cut the toe kick panel to match the floor slope for a polished, seamless look.

Design Decisions That Connect to the Outdoors

The kitchen uses the Cabana Cabinets style, which has a refined look and thin horizontal grooves. The Basil color, a calming green, creates a relaxed feel, connects the space to Florida’s outdoors, and enhances the sunroom’s style. Explore the design options we offer our customers in the Bradenton-Sarasota area.

Appliances Designed for an Enclosed Outdoor Kitchen

This enclosed outdoor kitchen is equipped with premium appliances selected for performance, durability, and functionality in enclosed spaces.

  • Hestan 36″ Grill with Rotisserie, made from marine-grade stainless steel, and works with gas or propane. The grill lets you grill, broil, or use the rotisserie, and it has motion-sensing LED lights for better visibility and energy savings.
  • Perlick 24″ Refrigerator with a solid door, full-extension shelves, and a built-in door alarm for reliable cold storage.
  • Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink for everyday prep and cleanup.
  • Trade-Wind 42″ Vent Hood, an essential part of enclosed outdoor kitchens, provides strong ventilation to handle smoke, heat, and odors.

Benefits of Choosing American Outdoor Cabinets

When you choose American Outdoor Cabinets, you’re investing in quality, precision, and long-lasting performance. With over 15 years of experience in Manatee County, the company offers local expertise and a strong understanding of Florida’s outdoor living needs.

Our experts build every kitchen using CNC precision manufacturing, support the process with 3D design, and craft it from lifetime-durable HDPE cabinetry. Combined with highly personalized service and impeccable production and design standards, American Outdoor Cabinets delivers outdoor kitchens that are both functional and beautifully executed.

A Seamless Enclosed Outdoor Kitchen Experience

Project #72 shows how a well-designed enclosed outdoor kitchen can combine indoor comfort with outdoor durability. With precise cabinetry, top appliances, and a calming color scheme, this lanai kitchen is ready for year-round cooking, dining, and entertaining.

Ready to design your own enclosed outdoor kitchen?

See how American Outdoor Cabinets uses precision manufacturing, strong materials, and personal service to build outdoor kitchens for Florida living. Contact our team today to get started on your project.