A Pearl in Oyster Bay Part 2: Pavilion & Outdoor Kitchen

Phase Two Underway

Nestled in the middle of Sarasota’s Oyster Bay on almost ¾ acres of land is a home waiting for a makeover. Built in 1957, this home was actually updated in 2012. That update included an open floor plan, a dining and entertaining area with hardwood floors, and opportunity for natural light. Ten years later, the new homeowners decided it was time for another extensive upgrade. This time, the remodel will includ waterfall peninsulas, modern wallpaper, a new exterior color, and an outdoor kitchen beneath a pavilion.

With so much to be done, we split this project into two phases. With this in mind, the second phase focuses on an outdoor kitchen and brand-new pavilion (see Part 1 for a look at the first phase).

The Outdoor Kitchen

This home already had a large, screened-in lanai complete with a wood-burning fireplace and a TV wall that extended the inside into the backyard. The large backyard had a lot of space around a pool as well. This space around the pool will be completely moved around. Along with the reconfiguration of the pool, the extra space will become a pavilion covering an extensive outdoor kitchen and bar.

The outdoor kitchen area will comprise of NatureKast Weatherproof Cabinetry. This will be in a cypress resin finish and will run along the back wall of the closed-in pavilion. Components of the outdoor kitchen additionally include a Twin Eagles 36-inch grill with infrared rotisserie and sear zone, a base cabinet for a Big Green Egg, a trash cabinet, a kegerator with a double tap through the countertop, a beverage cooler, a sink, an ice maker, and an undercounter wine cooler.

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The countertop will be a neutral white quartz called Midday that will run up to the bar top. The bar top itself will be a custom wood finish and stain.

The Pavilion

The frame of the Oyster Bay pavilion will run eight feet high up to the bottom of the roof. The back side facing the street will have a full-height solid wall that will have siding and paint that matches the house. Recessed lights will run along the faux wood beams beneath the roof, along with an outdoor ceiling fan mounted on a beam running down the middle.

White-washed tongue and groove ceiling treatment will run in between the beams and the back wall for a cohesive look. Finally, a TV will sit on the back wall. Lastly for this Oyster Bay project, we’ll wrap the columns with the same materials as the house.

In the end, everything will match. The pavilion will just be extension of the home. Anyone driving past will think both structures were built at the same time.