Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Specialist located in the Okanagan - MODE CONCRETE in Kelowna BC

Built in outdoor kitchens let you truly enjoy your backyard and outdoor entertaining. If you are lucky enough to call the Okanagan home (like we are!!!) you'll know that outdoor entertaining is the best part of living here. Why not build an outdoor kitchen and maximize your time outside this summer?

MODE CONCRETE deals with design professionals, building professionals and home-owners, to create luxury outdoor kitchens in the Okanagan Valley.  Having a luxurious outdoor kitchen has become the norm for people living in the Okanagan. Many designers, landscape architects and developers rely on our input and skill when it comes to the design and construction of an outdoor kitchen or grilling island.

To get a full picture of what your outdoor kitchen will look like, we have an artist make a rendering of your outdoor kitchen. We will show you a front view and a top view of the design.

(image on the right is an example)

And this is the end product... (see picture on the right). The client decided to switch the sink and fridge to the other ends of the countertop. The artist rendering made it easy for everyone to visualize the design and plan appropriately to maximize function in this entertainers dream outdoor kitchen. 

Steps for creating the luxury outdoor kitchen of your dreams:

• set up a consultation with MODE CONCRETE
• get ready any sketches, pictures, or ideas you have
• make a wish list of the features you would like to see in your outdoor kitchen and living space
• view our website and our suppliers lines for more ideas (we can also discuss the product line, and the pro's/con's with you at the consultation) 
• after we have dimensions of the space, an idea of what you are looking for, and any specific requests (favorite outdoor grill, must haves) we call in the design experts and start putting together some ideas for you
• you then approve your custom outdoor kitchen design
• you select the finishing touches (countertops, exterior)
• MODE CONCRETE will now begin building your outdoor kitchen
• if necessary arrangements for gas, electrical and plumbing may need to be made at this stage
• we install the equipment, accessories and make sure everything is working perfectly
• Grab some wine from your cellar, and get the invites ready - you are the proud new owner of custom built outdoor kitchen by MODE CONCRETE!
• Bon Appetit!

(this is an outdoor kitchen MODE CONCRETE created for our Kelowna clients)

We have a reputation for staying on budget & on schedule. Check out our reviews, we dare you. We also import exceptional luxury outdoor kitchen accessories and grills for our clients (custom ordered, hand picked & quality tested by us). Contact us about any services we discuss in this blog. 

Nothing Beats Positive Feedback! A past clients blogs about her outdoor kitchen, built and managed by Mode Concrete in Kelowna BC.

A past clients blogs about her outdoor kitchen, built and managed by Mode Concrete in Kelowna BC. Nothing beats positive feedback and great reviews, so we were ecstatic to see how she felt about the entire process when dealing with us.  She purchased an outdoor kitchen from Mode Concrete, and we impressed her by sticking to the time line and on budget.  We referred her to any other necessary trades, scheduled them accordingly and walked her through the entire process. Now onto the good stuff... here is what she had to say about us (also check out her amazing food blog for delish recipes at Olive Oil and Lemons or go directly to http://oliveoilandlemons.com/roasted-corn-with-ancho-chili-butter-in-an-outdoor-kitchen/).

"Ever since we bought our rooftop abode in Kelowna a couple of years ago we have been talking about having an outdoor kitchen installed on the north side of the patio. I like to cook and thought it would be nice to have an additional kitchen outdoors that would be handy for entertaining, perhaps informal cooking classes for friends, food photography or just for us to have fun with it.

Finally this summer we got around to making inquiries and found Gareth from Mode Concrete (http://www.modeconcrete.com/) who owns and operates this leading company in the Okanagan designing and installing outdoor kitchens among other things concrete. Gareth came over to look at the space, discuss the equipment we needed for our style of cooking and consider the overall design. Gareth and I hit it off immediately and had fun thinking this project through together. I told him about my blog so he knew I liked to cook and needed a good design and high quality appliances. A couple of days later he emailed me drawings of the proposed design. He proposed a 12 foot long kitchen with a fridge, a grill, two gas burners and a sink. The counter space allowed for two work areas, one between the burners and  the sink and one next to the grill. The design allowed for storage below the grill and the sink as well as a few drawers for storing smaller items. We discussed the choices for the front and sides of the cabinetry and settled on river rock, to match the river rock along a couple of other areas on the patio. This was to be the first river rock kitchen for Mode Concrete and Gareth seemed just as excited about it as I was. For the countertop we chose a black slate tile that nicely offset the grey tones of the river rock and the silvery stainless steel of the appliances. Gareth was fun to work with and made good suggestions about the placement of the appliances to allow for more work and storage space in the outdoor kitchen. Then we discussed the appliances. Mode concrete offers a selection of high end outdoor appliances and on their recommendation we chose the Luxor line. Luxor is a US manufacturer of high end stainless steel products using high grade steel that is necessary in this cold climate where the appliances have to withstand low temperatures during the winter (now that I have cooked with it I can say it is a fabulous product).

Once we settled on the design, appliances, finishings and price we signed a contract and Mode Concrete provided us with a time-line for completing the project. Gareth promised to have the kitchen fully installed within two weeks and I must admit that in my mind I thought yes… sure… Amazingly enough, he was right on target and within two weeks I had the kitchen fully installed and functioning. As he told me from the beginning, they were on time and on budget. Mode concrete managed the entire project, including ordering the appliances, hiring and supervising trades, installing the frame and appliances and even did a demo on how to use the appliances when the kitchen was ready. I was impressed, and hence this endorsement in this post (nothing to disclose, it was a straight forward business deal)."

We love the review and the final look of her outdoor kitchen. I'm sure this client will be making some delicious masterpieces in this outdoor kitchen!!  If you click the link to Olive Oil and Lemons, you can also see a delicious corn recipe that she cooked on her brand new Luxor grill. Below is a picture she sent to us, we love the final look and the final touches!

Please contact us for more details on any services we discuss in this blog or to talk to Gareth directly about your upcoming project.

Outdoor Kitchen Contractors - Mode Concrete in Kelowna BC

We can help you design, build, order and import any items for your outdoor kitchen and living area. Here are the final pictures of a recent outdoor kitchen, located on a penthouse rooftop patio in Kelowna, overlooking Okanagan Lake.  We love the client's choice of river rock, with a black slate tiled countertop.

And check out their view... you can see Okanagan Lake and the mountains surrounding the Okanagan Valley.  I'm sure it'll be quite the affair when entertaining in this gorgeous outdoor space!

When you hire Mode Concrete, you hire a professional contractor that always stays on budget and on schedule!  From the moment you hire Mode Concrete, you'll notice why our clients give us amazing referrals and recommendations, every time.

Contact us today for more information about our services.  

Outdoor Kitchen Specialists - here is another built-in outdoor kitchen created by Mode Concrete in Kelowna, BC

Here is another brilliant outdoor kitchen created by the pros at Mode Concrete in Kelowna, BC. This outdoor kitchen was managed and fabricated by Mode Concrete, from ordering and installing the stainless steel Luxor appliances to organizing all the necessary trades required, we take care of everything and manage the entire project.  Best of all, we always stay on budget and on schedule!  

For this project, we had to match the rock with the existing rock columns that were already in place on the exterior of the house.  We also called in our stucco expert and he was able to color match the stucco to perfectly match the pre-existing arch overhead.  

Regardless of the project you hire us to do, Gareth the owner and president of Mode Concrete, works directly with all our clients throughout the process.  Gareth has a keen eye for the lay out of projects, is an experienced concrete expert and can easily outline available options to fit within your style and budget.  We have a network of excellent and reputable trades people to help with any part of your project.

When deciding who to hire for your project... you should look for business owners that are involved in the entire process of your project.  This ensures you are getting the most experienced contractor or craftsmanship possible for your investment in the agreed upon price.  

Contact MODE CONCRETE for more details about our services and prices.

Outdoor Kitchen with Professional Solid Stainless Steel Grills and Built-In Accessories - created by Mode Concrete in Kelowna BC

Having an outdoor kitchen with high-quality stainless steel grills and built-in accessories, is the epitome of luxurious outdoor living.  Take outdoor entertaining to the next level, with one of these babies in your outdoor space.  They add great value onto your real estate, especially when you live in the Okanagan and the temperature is mild enough to enjoy your outdoor kitchen year round!

Here is a sneak peak of our most recent outdoor kitchen, located on a penthouse rooftop patio in Kelowna, overlooking Okanagan Lake.  These clients better get ready to create some pretty fine outdoor memories, talk about entertaining in style!  We love the client's choice of river rock, with a black slate tiled countertop.  This entire project was completed and managed by Mode Concrete, from ordering and installing the stainless steel Luxor appliances to organizing all the necessary trades required, we take care of everything and manage the entire project.  Best of all, we always stay on budget and on schedule!  

MODE CONCRETE deals with design professionals, building professionals and home-owners, to create luxury outdoor kitchens in the Okanagan Valley.  Having a luxurious outdoor kitchen has become the norm for people living in the Okanagan. Many designers, landscape architects and developers rely on our input and skill when it comes to the design and construction of an outdoor kitchen or grilling island.

Experienced contractors and builders often require MODE CONCRETE to assist in the design, installation (if required), and selection of outdoor kitchen grills and accessories.  We walk our customers through the process and design of creating a luxury outdoor kitchen.  People contact us because of our skill, knowledge, product line and design options.

Outdoor Kitchen Services:

• We will start by assessing your equipment requirements, available space, budget, and how we can integrate an outdoor kitchen into your overall design.  We have knowledge about the “do's and don'ts” of outdoor kitchen design and can advise you on different outdoor equipment options and various construction materials available.
• You can choose to have us build the complete outdoor kitchen or we can just build a outdoor kitchen frame, which you can finish with your own construction materials. You can have confidence that MODE CONCRETE has created all openings, cutouts, and clearances accurately, for your outdoor kitchen accessories and grills.  Our outdoor kitchen frames have amazing structural durability and are designed specifically for each individual project.

Steps for creating the luxury outdoor kitchen of your dreams:

1. set up a consultation with MODE CONCRETE
2. brainstorming stage... get ready any sketches, pictures, or ideas you have
3. think about the budget you want to stay within
4. make a wish list of the features you would like to see in your outdoor kitchen and living space
5. view our website and our suppliers lines for more ideas
6. meet with MODE CONCRETE, where we come see the space in person and talk to you about how to design your outdoor kitchen 
7. after we have dimensions of the space and any specific requests (favorite outdoor grill, must haves, design preference) we provide you a written estimate for the agreed design
8. upon your approval we finalize the estimated costs and all details at this point, you select the finishing touches (countertops, exterior)
9. you accept the estimate, contracts are signed (and deposit cheque is given)
10. MODE CONCRETE will begin building your outdoor kitchen and import any outdoor kitchen items required for your outdoor kitchen (all appliances are shipped directly to your project location)
11. arrangements for gas, electrical and plumbing may need to be made at this stage (we assist with any necessary scheduling)
12. we install the equipment, accessories and make sure everything is working perfectly

Before we do any work or start building your outdoor kitchen, we all sign the official contracts, get your approval on any designs and talk about any final questions we need to address before fabrication commences.  A deposit is needed to book you into our schedule (we get this when signing the contracts) and currently we are taking bookings for a month away.  An average outdoor kitchen usually takes 2-3 weeks to complete once we begin fabricating at your start date. We always stay on schedule, on budget and continuously receive glowing reviews from our clients.

Contact Mode Concrete to discuss any of the services discussed in this blog - cheers!!