Outdoor Kitchens Designed for Life in Dallas, TX
Tailored Outdoor Kitchen Design Built for the Way You Live
A high-end outdoor kitchen should be more than a grill and countertop. It should feel purposeful, polished, and built around your life. In Dallas, Texas, we design outdoor kitchens that bring people together, add lasting value to your home, and actually function year-round, not six weeks a year.
At Alterra Landscape Design, everything starts with design. Our outdoor kitchens aren’t assembled, they’re composed, with care, creativity, and a healthy amount of interrogation. Who’s using it? What meals will you prepare? Will this be a family zone or an entertainer’s playground? These aren’t idle curiosities. They shape the size of the prep space, the layout of the grill and sink, and the interplay of light and shadow from your pergola at 6 PM in July.
If you’re tired of dragging burgers through the back door or navigating dinner parties with a flashlight, it’s time for a proper solution. One that’s planned, beautiful, and enduring.
What Makes Alterra the Smart Choice for Outdoor Kitchens
When you’re deciding who to hire for something this significant, you deserve clarity. Our clients choose us for three distinct reasons, each one backed by process, principle, and performance.
- Extraordinary Design
We don’t follow trends; we study you. Your space, your style, your lifestyle. Every project is designed by professionals who collaborate internally and with you to make the most of your outdoor living investment. The result? Custom outdoor kitchens that look right, feel right, and function flawlessly. - Exceptional Execution
We are a design-build firm. That means your project is handled by one team, from first sketch to final walkthrough. You’ll have the same point of contact, a principal of the firm, throughout the process. We don’t bounce between jobs. We stay with your project until it’s done, on time, with total transparency. - Best-in-Class Client Experience
Clear, daily communication. A personal, respectful working relationship. No “salesy” nonsense, just honest, excellent work. That’s what our clients value, and it’s why our reviews are among the highest.
Comprehensive Landscaping Services
Our Clients' Long-Term Satisfaction with Their Outdoor Living Spaces Is Our Top Priority
Designing an outdoor living space that balances all of your expectations is a journey. We help our clients find the right materials, furnishings, installations, and layouts to create a truly unique space for relaxing and playing. Read what our Dallas, Texas, clients say about our Explore+Design+Build process and their
finished outdoor living spaces.
Customized Outdoor Living Spaces
Our Outdoor Living Space Design Team Creates Fun, Safe, and Reliable Installations for Relaxation — Season After Season
At Alterra Landscape Design, we handle the construction and installation processes so you can enjoy an outdoor living space you can trust. We're the Dallas landscape contractor who can safely install high-end outdoor kitchens, sturdy hardscape features, paver patios, and more.
See Why Homeowners Trust Us to Elevate Outdoor Living
Choosing the right team for your landscape design project is key. Check out our reviews and testimonials to see why our clients love our smooth design process and the beautiful outdoor spaces we bring to life.
We couldn't be happier with the landscaping project for our backyard done by Alterra Design. Everything went so smoothly from the initial meeting and design to the project execution. The result is just what I envisioned, perhaps even better. Communication throughout the process was excellent, too.
We had a wonderful experience with Alterra and Jeff. We love our new front yard!
Really great experience from start to finish. It was so exciting to see Alterra’s personalized design come to fruition! They did an amazing job—highly recommend!
Three words!! Above and Beyond!! Alterra Landscaping Design did an excellent job! Everyone on the team was knowledgeable, competent and professional. They replaced bushes and planted a gorgeous Japanese Maple Tree. Hayden Davenport was a joy to work with! Thank you so much for my beautiful landscape! I love it!
Excellent job form Jeff & the Alterra team. Project was smooth and efficient and looks great. Just what we were looking for.
Our experience with Alterra Landscape Design was terrific. Hayden did a great job in helping us get a beautiful design for our front and back yard. He came up with a beautiful design plan that fit our budget. The crews were excellent, on time everyday and very friendly. We have received so many compliments from neighbors and friends.
Tips for Choosing the Right Outdoor Kitchen Contractor
If you’re exploring options, here are three key factors that separate competent contractors from outstanding ones:
- Specialized Experience
Look for a builder with a portfolio that shows real outdoor kitchen work, not generic patios with a grill dropped in. Layout, flow, utility access, appliance placement- these matter. Ask about their design process. - In-House Design and Build
You’ll save time, money, and stress by hiring a single firm that handles both the design and construction. When one team owns the vision, you get better results and no missed details. - Materials That Match the Climate
Texas has sun, heat, wind, and rain. Quality materials aren’t just a nice-to-have; they’re a necessity. Choose a team that knows how to build for our climate, so your investment holds up for the long haul.
The Benefits of Designing an Outdoor Kitchen With Intention
There’s more to outdoor kitchens than extra counter space. A well-planned design offers real, measurable returns:
- Reconnect With the People Who Matter
Outdoor kitchens create natural gathering points, from casual weeknight grilling to elaborate family birthdays. When it’s designed to flow with your landscape, entertaining becomes something you look forward to. - Raise the Bar on Resale Value
In competitive neighborhoods, a seamless outdoor kitchen adds distinction. It’s an upgrade that buyers notice, and appraisers do, too. The ROI isn’t speculative. It’s strategic. - Use Your Landscape All Year
With thoughtful shading and seasonal design elements, our kitchens extend your living space into every month of the year. - Good Design Eliminates Headaches
No more racing inside for tongs or realizing too late that the wind kills the flame. From venting and lighting to fridge placement and traffic flow, our designs think ahead. - Confidence in What’s Built
We don’t cut corners. Our team designs and builds everything in-house. That means no lost messages between crews, no surprises in execution, and every material carefully chosen for our specific climate.
What to Know Before Hiring a Company to Design & Build Your Outdoor Kitchen
Built to Perform. Designed to Impress.
Whether you're envisioning a complete backyard makeover, a stylish patio, or a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, we're here to bring your dream to life. Each project is our top priority, and we take great pride in creating personalized outdoor living spaces that our clients truly love.
Browse our portfolio to see inspiring examples of outdoor kitchens, entertainment areas, and play spaces, with designs that range from sleek modern styles to warm rustic charm.
Let’s Build Something That Lasts
You don’t need another prefab fixture on a patio. You need a design-forward outdoor kitchen built for your life in Dallas, TX, a space that becomes the center of your home’s hospitality. At Alterra Landscape Design, we bring experience, artistry, and precision to every detail.
We don’t disappear mid-project. We don’t outsource communication. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact, a master plan, and a team that shows up ready to deliver, start to finish.
It begins with a conversation. We’ll ask good questions, share ideas, and show you how our process works, clearly, confidently, and without pressure. If it’s the right fit, we’ll design something remarkable.
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Proudly Designing Outdoor Kitchens Across Dallas, TX
If you want your home to be the perfect place for a luxurious staycation, we're here to collaborate with you and create a complete outdoor oasis that fits your unique style and preferences. We're proud to serve homes in the communities of: