Mokena Outdoor Kitchen Design

Outdoor Kitchens Designed for Effortless Entertaining

Thoughtfully designed outdoor kitchens that elevate how you gather, cook, and host — all seamlessly integrated into your landscape.

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Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design in Mokena

Bret-Mar Landscape, Inc. brings more than 40 years of experience to Mokena outdoor kitchen design, turning underused outdoor space into a functional, beautiful place to cook and gather. As a second-generation, family-owned firm serving Chicago's southwest suburbs, we treat every outdoor kitchen project as an extension of your home, designed around your daily activities and built with quality materials made for Chicagoland seasons.

A well-designed outdoor kitchen quickly becomes the gathering spot of your backyard. It gives you a comfortable dining area for summer barbecues, a place to enjoy the great outdoors on a quiet evening, and a natural setting for hosting all season long. Our skilled team brings careful planning and quality craftsmanship to projects of all sizes, paying attention to the small details that make the end result a stunning outdoor kitchen you are proud to show off.

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Create an Outdoor Destination You’ll Love Coming Home To

An outdoor kitchen transforms your backyard into a true extension of your home.

Whether you’re hosting summer gatherings or enjoying a quiet evening outdoors, a well-designed kitchen brings comfort, functionality, and style together in one cohesive space.

Designed for Hosting, Built for Everyday Use

From casual family dinners to entertaining guests, our outdoor kitchens are designed to support the way you live.

Every layout is planned with flow, durability, and long-term enjoyment in mind, so your new outdoor kitchen works as hard as your indoor kitchen.

Outdoor Kitchens Tailored to Your Lifestyle

Custom Outdoor Kitchens

Fully customized layouts featuring premium appliances, countertops, storage, and seating — designed to complement your home and landscape.

Built-In Grilling & Cooking Stations

  • Integrated grills, pizza ovens, prep areas, and bar seating designed for both performance and visual harmony.

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Premium Finishes and Appliance Selection

The finishes and appliances you choose set the tone for the entire space. For homeowners who want luxury outdoor kitchens, we build with high-end details that hold up outdoors, including granite countertops, stainless steel cabinets, and stone pizza ovens. Thoughtful appliance selections turn a simple cooking area into a true outdoor culinary space.

Popular choices we design into custom builds include:

  • Granite countertops and stainless steel cabinets for a refined, durable finish

  • A built-in grill, with kamado-style grills and charcoal grill options for serious cooks

  • A side burner for sauces, sides, and prep

  • Stone pizza ovens for wood-fired cooking

  • A custom barbeque island or compact grill station, sized to your yard

  • An outdoor bar with bar areas for entertaining

  • A tiled kitchen backsplash and other small details that pull the look together

Whether you want a compact grill station or a fully equipped luxury build, we match the required equipment and finishes to how you cook and host.

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Quality Materials That Stand the Test of Time

The materials you choose shape both the look and the lifespan of your outdoor kitchen. We combine natural stone, granite, stainless steel, and other weather-resistant surfaces that hold up through Chicago area winters and summers. Building with durable materials protects your investment and supports the long-term property value of your home.

According to the Natural Stone Institute, natural stone is prized for its durability and lasting appeal, which makes it a strong choice for outdoor kitchens built to last for decades.

Add Fire Features and Outdoor Living Elements

Fire features are a popular choice for good reason. Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces give guests a warm gathering point after dinner and add a striking focal point to the overall design. Paired with your outdoor kitchen and the surrounding landscape, these outdoor elements turn a simple patio into a true outdoor living space you will use far more of the year.

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Our Mokena Outdoor Kitchen Design Process

We keep every step clear so your project stays on track.

  1. Design consultation. The first step is a conversation about your goals, your cooking habits, and your budget, followed by a look at your outdoor space.

  2. Custom design. We refine your ideas into a final design built around your yard, from material selection and appliance selections to fire features and lighting.

  3. Build and installation. Our team handles the foundation, gas lines, and local code compliance with the quality craftsmanship your project deserves, all in a timely manner.

  4. Final walkthrough. We finish with a walkthrough focused on the small details and your complete satisfaction.

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Serving Mokena, New Lenox, Frankfort, and Beyond

We design and build outdoor kitchens for homeowners across Mokena, New Lenox, Frankfort, Tinley Park, Orland Park, and the surrounding southwest suburbs of Chicago. Our local roots mean we understand the homes and yards throughout the area and design each project to fit right in.

 Experience Outdoor Living Ambiance

A professionally designed outdoor kitchen enhances both daily living and long-term property value.

Our design-led approach ensures every element feels intentional — from materials and layout to lighting and finishes.

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Meet the Team

  • A man with a beard sitting outdoors in a garden, smiling at the camera, wearing a gray cap with a logo and a blue shirt, surrounded by green plants and a red building in the background.

    Adam

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Adam was raised in the landscape industry and developed an early fascination with heavy equipment and hands-on construction. From a young age, he was drawn to understanding how things work—spending hours building and rebuilding projects with Legos, which naturally evolved into a passion for operating equipment and constructing outdoor spaces. He joined the family business after studying Agriculture and Soil Science at South Dakota State University, where he was also a member of the FarmHouse Fraternity. Adam oversees the operations side of the business, managing project construction and field execution. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time with his dog, Charlie, and ice fishing.

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling next to a brown dog with black markings, in front of a bush with pink and green hydrangea flowers.

    Ashley

    PRESIDENT

    Ashley grew up in the landscape industry and studied Landscape Architecture and Business at South Dakota State University, where she was also a NCAA Division I equestrian athlete. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Landscape Illinois and is a past president of the organization. Ashley is passionate about landscape design and the ability to thoughtfully design outdoor spaces to enrich people’s lives—creating environments that encourage gathering and reflect pride of ownership. Outside of work, Ashley and her husband, Tim, enjoy spending time outdoors with their three dogs, hiking and fishing. She also competes in jumper competitions with her horse, Stella.

  • An older man with white hair and a mustache smiling outdoors, standing in front of blooming pink and cream hydrangea flowers and green foliage.

    Kurt

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    An avid outdoorsman, Kurt developed an early passion for land management. He studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he met his wife, Sharon. Kurt leads the development and care of the nursery grounds at Bret-Mar, taking great pride in growing and nurturing plants that go on to thrive in clients’ landscapes. Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family on fishing trips.

  • A woman with glasses smiling and sitting on a large rock in a garden, with a white dog with its tongue out beside her. The garden has green trees, shrubs, purple flowers, and large rocks.

    Sharon

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    From an early age, Sharon knew she wanted to pursue a career in the landscape industry. Her first job, while in high school, was at a garden center, where she developed a strong passion for plants and horticulture. She studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she also met her husband, Kurt. The landscape industry remains a lifelong passion for Sharon, and she enjoys spending time in her garden harvesting vegetables and cut flowers alongside her dog, Elly.

  • The final result turned out even better than we ever imagined. Every detail was tailored to our exact taste, and we couldn’t be happier. We absolutely love everything they did and are so, so happy with the outcome. We would recommend Bret-Mar without hesitation and are already looking forward to working with them again in the future.

    — Michelle M.

  • Ashley, Bailey and Adam were a pleasure to work with on our stone wall project. Very responsive and helpful during the design and implementation. Will definitely use Bret-Mar again!

    — Marie

  • We have worked with Bret-Mar landscape for several of the projects in our yard and their work is top-notch. The entire team and crew at Bret-Mar goes above and beyond in their attention to detail, professionalism, communication & care throughout the project. Our yard has become a feature of our property and we are so grateful that Bret-Mar brought our vision to life.

    — jrse08

  • We are absolutely thrilled with the beauty and natural look of the landscaping. Sharon was very knowledgeable, professional and responsive. The staff and workers were friendly, courteous, and experienced. We highly recommend Bret-Mar for all your landscaping needs.

    — Roseanne G.

  • Bret-Mar always does such beautiful work, and not only do you get to enjoy the improved living space, it also ends up paying off as a great investment! We've had them do several improvements to our yard over the years. Now we are downsizing and moving to a condo, and so we listed our home for sale. We ended up getting much more money for our house than we expected, and the first couple who came to see it bought it!

    - Timothy M.

  • We recently had our front yard designed and installed by Bre-Mar. We had worked directly with Sharon.  She followed up on the project from start to finish.  Our vision, due to her knowledge, expertise, and professionalism provided us with a front yard that we are so proud of.  It truly exceeded our expectations.

    - Karen

  • I have used the services of Bret-Mar Landscape for the past eighteen years - from landscape design in both my front and back yards, brick paver installation, the design and installation of a pond and waterfall, and selection of mature trees for planting.

    Everyone at Bret Mar is thoughtful and really listen to a client's wants and wishes when planning.  Their suggestions are creative and very natural looking. I look forward to my next project.  It's always enjoyable working with them.  They treat me like I am their only client.

    - Dawn B.

Transform the Way You Entertain Outdoors

Let’s design an outdoor kitchen that feels effortless, refined, and built to last.

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