Create Your Custom Texas Outdoor Grill Island

You’ve seen enough design inspiration galleries. You’ve read everything about outdoor kitchen design considerations. It’s time to create a custom outdoor grill island of your own — so let’s set you up for success!

We’re Allied Outdoor Solutions. We’ve transformed the backyards of over 25,000 Texas homeowners into dream outdoor living spaces. Our handcrafted outdoor grill island solutions elevate your outdoor kitchen into a stylish, bespoke outdoor living hub you’ll love for decades.

Let’s talk about the final decision points you need to make — finishing materials, layout options and must-have features. Then, schedule a free consultation with our outdoor living designers and transform your dream kitchen island into your new grilling reality.

Custom Grill Islands Elevate Your Outdoor Kitchen

‍The best Texas grill islands don’t come out of a box. They’re not prefabricated. They’re designed and built from the ground up to suit your family’s home, lifestyle and outdoor grilling requirements.

You deserve that level of thoughtful customization, because your grill island isn’t a purchase — it’s an investment. A decision that transforms the way you use and experience your outdoor kitchen. 

An outdoor grill island elevates a Thursday night steak dinner into an al fresco BBQ experience. Bespoke features and design elements make your patio look like a slice of West Sixth Street or the Riverwalk landed in your backyard.

Our commitment to one-of-a-kind, bespoke grill station solutions is why Allied Outdoor Solutions is the only choice for 25,000 Texans and counting.

Why Trust Our Outdoor Grill Island Expertise?

Texas homeowners trust Allied Outdoor Solutions for thoughtful, handcrafted outdoor kitchen spaces that reflect their personal style and outdoor living personality. Our design-build teams in Austin, DFW, Houston and San Antonio bring decades of local experience to every project.

Your personal outdoor living designer, Construction Coordinator and Construction Supervisor ensure clear communication and collaboration in every step of your outdoor island project. From layout to material selection, construction to maintenance, we’re always here for you.

3 Final Customization Features to Consider in Your Grill Island

We’re not here to bog you down with details — you already know almost everything you want out of your new grill island. 

So let’s talk about 3 fine details that ramp up your outdoor kitchen from “great” to “unbeatable”:

1. Custom finishing materials
2. Grilling and cooking features and add-ons
3. Entertainment features and add-ons

Need a Refresher Course on Outdoor Kitchen Island Design?

Feel like you skipped a step or 2 in your outdoor island checklist? We’ve got you covered.

Follow our step-by-step guide to the grill island of your dreams:

5 Fabulous Finishing Materials for Your Texas Grill Island

It’s easy to think about countertops and support structures. But the base of your kitchen island deserves gorgeous finishing materials too!

Our design-build teams focus on materials that compliment popular Texas architectural styles, offer timeless aesthetics, and withstand local heat, moisture and shifting soil concerns.

From local Texas flagstone and natural stone to stucco and brick, here are 5 beautiful finishing materials our customers love on their outdoor grill islands.

Chopped Stone

Reflect the rugged beauty of the Texas landscape with chopped stone. 

Chopped stone offers a naturally textured surface with varied shapes and sizes, creating a rustic yet sophisticated look. The earthy tones and inherent variations in the stone provide a timeless aesthetic that blends seamlessly with the outdoors. 

It's incredibly durable in Texas weather, whether it’s Houston humidity or unexpected thunderstorms in Austin.

Stacked Stone

Stacked stone makes a powerful statement. The linear arrangement of individual stones creates a visually striking texture and dramatic elegance.

Choose from earthy browns and grays or richer, multi-toned palettes. Stacked stone adds a layer of architectural interest. It's known for its durability and ability to create a strong focal point in your outdoor space.

Split Face Travertine

Add a touch of Mediterranean charm to your Texas backyard with travertine. 

The split face finish provides a textured, natural look. Its inherent variations in color and subtle pitting create a unique and organic feel. 

Travertine is known for its ability to stay relatively cool in warm climates, making it a comfortable and stylish choice for your Texas outdoor kitchen.

Stucco

Few design materials pack classic Southwestern style quite like stucco. 

This versatile material offers a clean and cohesive look that can be customized with a wide range of colors to perfectly complement your Texas home's exterior. Stucco provides excellent durability and is well-suited for the Texas climate.

Choose between smooth and textured finishes to match your existing home aesthetic.

Brick

Brick offers timeless, rustic American design appeal in outdoor islands. 

Choose a traditional red brick, or explore other colors and textures for a more dramatic presentation. Whatever color you choose, brick provides a sturdy and familiar aesthetic. 

It's incredibly durable and low-maintenance, perfect for a busy outdoor entertaining space. The rich character and enduring charm of a brick grill island creates a focal point in your design.

Supercharge Your Grill Island With These Cooking Add-Ons

Your heart’s probably set on the grill of your dreams. The rugged stainless steel construction, easy-open hood, infrared burners and dedicated side burner… you want the works.

Compliment your “Cadillac grill” with cooking add-ons that add versatility, power and a wide variety of flavor profiles to your outdoor kitchen. Here are 3 popular cooking add-ons homeowners ask us for consistently:

Smoker

A dedicated smoker, whether wood-fired, pellet-fueled, or electric, allows you to achieve that deep, smoky flavor that is the hallmark of true Texas BBQ. 

Imagine slow-smoking ribs, brisket, or even a whole packer, infusing them with the rich essence of mesquite or pecan wood — both are incredibly easy to source.

A separate smoker gives you precise control over temperature and smoke levels, allowing you to perfect your craft and impress your guests with authentic Texas flavors.

Big Green Egg

This iconic ceramic cooker is “second in command” in many Texas grilling setups. The Big Green Egg is renowned for its versatility, excelling at everything from low-and-slow barbecue  to searing steaks at high temperatures.

The kamado style grill delivers unique flavor formed in a ceramic cooker. The thick ceramic walls provide excellent insulation, allowing for stable temperatures for long periods and efficient fuel use.

Rotisserie Kit

A rotisserie kit adds a dynamic and flavorful dimension to your Texas grilling. 

Imagine roasting whole chickens, pork loins, or even a flavorful leg of lamb, allowing the juices to circulate and baste the meat as it cooks to a crispy, golden-brown perfection. 

The even cooking and self-basting action result in incredibly tender and flavorful results, perfect for a Texas-sized gathering. Plus, the visual appeal of a turning spit adds a touch of culinary theater to your outdoor entertaining.

Turn Your Outdoor Island Into an Entertainment Hub

Top off your outdoor grill island design with thoughtful entertainment features that serve your preferred lifestyle. 

Want the privacy and protection of a shade structure and privacy wall? The visual intrigue of a custom fire pit? Or the party vibes of an outdoor TV and smart overhead lighting?

Shade Structure

You might not consider a shade structure an outdoor entertainment feature — but nothing ruins a BBQ faster than an unexpected rainstorm or brutal heat.

Beat the heat and rain with a solid roof. Each has its own unique advantages:

• Gable roofs offer excellent rainwater flow away from your kitchen, as well as enhanced natural ventilation.
• Flat pan roofs provide superior, modern style. Add an overhead fan or two to provide better ventilation in the grilling space.
• Louvered roofs are excellent pergola options. Gain control and flexibility — open the roof up on temperate sunny days, and close it to offer shade and some protection from rain.

Privacy Wall

Separate your grill station from other outdoor living zones, or block the view of those nosy neighbors! A slatted privacy wall creates visual separation for your cooking space.

Our contractors create a variety of visual styles with privacy wall materials. Choose natural cedar for a timeless rustic look, or use metal slats for a more modern aesthetic.

Custom Fire Pit

Forget that dingy old fire pit with broken stones and a mound of charcoal ash. Custom fire pits bring elevated style, modern materials and visual intrigue to your grill space.

Tabletop fire pits offer a natural gathering area where guests can sit down and enjoy a plate of brisket.

Outdoor Television

Add an outdoor rated television to your outdoor grill and watch the game while you cook steaks and burgers for the family. 

Be sure your TV brand is rated for outdoor use and avoid moisture and heat damage.

Smart Lighting

Smart overhead lighting keeps the party going into the evening (and later!). Control your light fixtures from an app to adjust brightness, choose color palettes, and set timers in advance.

LED string lights bring a party vibe to your grill station. Pendants and sconces add a more elegant touch. An overhead fan with built-in lighting offers brightness and ventilation to your cooking space.

Your Texas Outdoor Grill Island is Waiting

You’re ready to turn your dream grill island into your new outdoor living reality. We’ve guided you through the finishing touches — now, let’s collaborate on bringing your design to life.

If you live in or near Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio, we’re here to serve you. Your dedicated outdoor living design, Construction Coordinator and Supervisor are ready to deliver an outdoor kitchen area that serves you and your loved ones for years.

Claim your free consultation — tell us what an ideal outdoor grill station means to you, and we’ll make it happen.