Which stone lasts outdoors: marble, granite, quartzite, lava stone, sintered stone
Outdoors, stone works under rain, frost, sun and salt air, and not every stone reacts the same way. Granite and quartzite are the safest choices: compact, low-absorption, indifferent to temperature swings and to the acids of lemon and wine. Lava stone withstands open fire and frost, and can be hand-glazed for a coloured countertop. Sintered stone (Dekton, Laminam) is ultra-compact: it does not absorb, does not scratch and fears neither sun nor frost. Marble remains the most beautiful: we recommend a honed or brushed finish, a water-repellent sealer renewed every season and, where possible, a spot under a pergola or in a sheltered corner. Compact travertine, sealed, also gives excellent results. The slab is chosen in person in our workshop in Aprilia.
Stone outdoors, at a glance
| Material | Frost and rain | Acids and stains | Scratches | Recommended finish |
| Granite | Unaffected | Resistant | Resistant | Honed or flamed |
| Quartzite | Unaffected | Resistant | Resistant | Honed or brushed |
| Lava stone | Unaffected | Resistant, better if glazed | Resistant | Natural or glazed |
| Sintered stone (Dekton, Laminam) | Unaffected | Resistant | Resistant | Matt |
| Marble | With water-repellent sealer | Wipe up promptly | Can be re-polished | Honed or brushed, never polished |
| Compact travertine | With water-repellent sealer | Wipe up promptly | Can be re-polished | Honed and filled |
Island, linear, corner, U-shaped layouts
The shape comes from the space. A linear kitchen runs along a wall or a railing and needs little depth: it is the simplest solution for a terrace. The corner layout uses two sides and separates the cooking area from the washing area. The island is seen from every side, is lived around with stools at the counter, and is the protagonist of the garden or the poolside. The U-shape wraps around the cook and gathers barbecue, sink, fridge and worktops into a single block: the choice of those who entertain often. Add to these the circular and rounded kitchens, the steel monoblocks, the peninsulas with a two-level counter and the marble table that grows out of the kitchen itself. Every layout is adapted to measure: the catalogue models are a starting point, not a limit.
Outdoor kitchen in refractory stone with barbecue, wood-fired oven, sink and fridge
An outdoor kitchen of ours is built on site: a structure in refractory stone blocks, clad in stone, topped with a worktop in marble, granite or sintered stone cut in our workshop. Inside go the elements of conviviality: the gas or charcoal barbecue — we work with BeefEater and Bull, with the Cabinex series and with Fogher modules —, the wood-fired oven with its dome, the plancha, the burners, the sink with outdoor taps, the fridge and the wine cooler, the drawers and doors in steel or treated wood. The design provides for drains, water, gas and power before installation, so the countertop arrives already cut for every built-in element. As an alternative to solid stone, structures in steel or treated wood are lighter and suited to a terrace.
How much a custom outdoor kitchen costs
The price depends on four things: the stone chosen and its thickness, the metres of worktop, the structure (refractory stone, steel, wood) and the built-in elements, from barbecue to fridge. This is why we publish no price lists: two kitchens of the same size can cost very differently. The Economy range, in refractory stone with standard modules, is the most affordable way to begin; a bespoke island in solid marble or granite is an investment that lasts decades and shrugs off the seasons. The quote is free and starts from a floor plan, a few measurements or a photo of the garden; on request we pair it with a 3D drawing, so you see the kitchen set in your own space before deciding.
From survey to installation: 3D design, lead times, fitting
It begins with a meeting, in our workshop in Aprilia or with a site survey at your home: we measure the space, check the water, gas and power connections, and learn how you live your garden. Then come the design, with a 3D drawing showing the finished kitchen in your setting, and the quote. Once the slab has been chosen in person, the worktop is cut, shaped and finished in our workshop, with the cut-outs for built-in elements already made. Lead times are agreed at the time of order, according to the stone and the complexity of the project, and installation is scheduled around your needs. Fitting is done by our own team: we deliver the kitchen, set it in place, connect the elements and leave it ready for the first evening.