Naperville 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.

Serving Naperville and the greater Chicago suburbs, Bret-Mar Landscape brings years of experience to every custom outdoor kitchen design, from a simple built-in grill station to a full luxury outdoor kitchen built for large gatherings.

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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.

As an experienced outdoor kitchen builder and outdoor kitchen contractor, we work with homeowners throughout Naperville, IL and the surrounding suburbs to turn an ordinary back yard into a functional outdoor living space. From the first step of your complimentary design consultation through final walkthrough, our design process is built around your cooking style, your space, and how you actually plan to use it, whether that means summer bbqs with friends or quiet evenings enjoying the fresh air.

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.

Every custom outdoor kitchen design starts with how you live outdoors. Families who love hosting family gatherings often want ample counter space, a dining area, and seating areas that keep everyone together. Others are after a more compact grill station for everyday cooking. Either way, our smart layouts make the most of your available space, so your new kitchen feels like a natural part of your outdoor environment rather than an afterthought.

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.

Fire Features &
Outdoor Comfort

  • Fire pits, fireplaces, and ambient lighting that extend your outdoor living experience well past sunset, perfect for cooler evenings and year-round gatherings.

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 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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Naperville Outdoor Kitchen Design, Done Right

Bret-Mar Landscape has spent years of experience helping homeowners across Naperville, IL design outdoor kitchens that fit the way they actually live. As a local outdoor kitchen contractor, we understand the permits, site conditions, and seasonal demands specific to Naperville and the surrounding Chicago suburbs, so your project moves smoothly from the first sketch to the last thing on the punch list.

Our local expertise means we handle the necessary permits and site planning details so you do not have to, while our in-house design team focuses on expert design, thoughtful designs, and stylish designs that reflect your taste and your property. Whether you are dreaming of an ideal outdoor kitchen for quiet family dinners or a premium outdoor kitchen built for large gatherings, we walk you through every step of the way, from your complimentary design consultation to the final reveal.

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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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