Outdoor kitchen + lanai
“The outdoor kitchen and lanai addition exceeded our wildest expectations.”
David R.Jacksonville
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Outdoor Living & Pool Construction · Jacksonville, Florida
Make the backyard part of the home.
Create an outdoor environment built around how you relax, entertain and enjoy your property. Graceson Construction brings pools, patios, covered living areas, outdoor kitchens and connected backyard improvements together in a thoughtful project plan.
Graceson ConstructionJacksonville + Northeast Florida
GatherPatios + Lanais
EntertainOutdoor Kitchens
RelaxCovered Living
ConnectPoolside Spaces
CompleteBackyard Vision
Outdoor Living
Extend the way you live beyond the back door.
Think about the backyard as another part of the home.
A well-planned outdoor space gives you another place to gather, cook, relax and enjoy the property. Strong projects consider how every outdoor feature connects instead of treating each one separately.
Outdoor Living Ideas + Client Feedback
Beautiful backyards. Thoughtful construction.
Explore design ideas for outdoor gathering, cooking and poolside living alongside feedback from Graceson clients.
Home + outdoor transformation
“From the initial design of our new kitchen to the final touches on the outdoor lanai, the craftsmanship was flawless.”
Mark & Sarah T.Ponte Vedra
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“The communication from the team was phenomenal from start to finish.”
Michael T.Ponte Vedra Beach
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Outdoor LivingCreate spaces for cooking, gathering and relaxing outside.
Start With the Property
Discuss Your Outdoor Project
How do you want to use your backyard?
Begin with how you want the outdoor area to function and how those spaces should connect to your home, rather than simply choosing individual features.
Create a Gathering AreaDevelop patio or covered living space around conversation, relaxation and entertaining.
Add Outdoor CookingIncorporate an outdoor kitchen into the larger backyard layout when appropriate for the project.
Connect to the PoolPlan surrounding areas so the pool, patio and outdoor living spaces feel related.
Improve the Overall BackyardConsider circulation, usable areas and how the property comes together as a complete environment.
EntertainCreate room to gather.
Develop comfortable spaces for family and guests to sit, eat and spend time outdoors.
ConnectMake the backyard feel intentional.
Think about how patios, covered areas, outdoor kitchens and poolside spaces relate to one another.
ExtendBring living space outside.
Make outdoor areas a true extension of your home rather than leftover property.
Outdoor Living Options
Build the backyard around how you want to use it.
The right combination is different for every property.
Some homeowners want a better place to entertain. Others want a covered space, an outdoor kitchen, a stronger pool environment or several improvements brought together as one larger backyard project.
Create a foundation for outdoor living.
Patio and lanai areas can define where people gather, eat and relax while strengthening the connection between the home and backyard.
Outdoor GatheringBring cooking and entertaining outside.
An outdoor kitchen can become part of a larger patio or covered living area and create a natural gathering place for the backyard.
Cook + EntertainAdd a more usable outdoor room.
Covered outdoor areas create another place to sit, gather and enjoy the property while remaining connected to the home.
Covered SpacesDesign beyond the water.
The spaces surrounding a pool can be planned as part of the entire backyard instead of treating the pool as an isolated feature.
Pool + PatioTie several exterior areas together.
A broader outdoor project can combine features into one direction based on the property and approved construction scope.
Complete BackyardOne Outdoor VisionThe backyard works better when the spaces connect.
Outdoor living projects range from focused patio or outdoor kitchen work to larger backyard transformations. The final scope should respond to your home, your property and how you want to use the space.
PatiosLanaisOutdoor KitchensCovered AreasPoolside SpacesBackyard Living
Our Outdoor Living Process
From backyard ideas to a connected plan.
Start with how you want to use the property.
Outdoor projects often involve several connected elements. We begin with the home, property and goals before developing the scope and moving toward construction.
1Consultation
Tell us how you want to use the space.
We start with your existing backyard, what you want to change and the outdoor environment you want to create.
Understand the Property2Project Planning
Define the outdoor scope.
We consider the proposed areas and features together so the project responds to the home, property and overall backyard direction.
Build the Direction3Selections
Bring the major details together.
Materials, finishes and individual components are coordinated around the approved outdoor living scope.
Shape the Finished Space4Construction + Walkthrough
Turn the plan into outdoor living space.
The approved project moves into construction and is carried through toward completion and the final walkthrough.
Complete the ProjectThe Graceson ApproachThink about the backyard as one environment.
A patio, outdoor kitchen, pool and covered area can each be valuable individually. When several improvements are part of the same project, planning them together helps create a stronger relationship between the spaces.
Talk with Graceson: (904) 206-8853 · Jacksonville + Northeast Florida
Outdoor Living Inspiration
See what the backyard can become.
Think beyond one individual feature.
Explore outdoor spaces for ideas around patios, covered areas, outdoor kitchens and poolside living, then use those ideas to plan what makes sense for your property.
More Project Inspiration
Explore more outdoor living ideas.
See custom homes, remodeling, home additions, pools and outdoor living inspiration, then tell us what you want to create for your own property.
Your Outdoor Project
Ready to make more of your backyard?
Whether you are considering a patio, covered outdoor area, outdoor kitchen, poolside improvements or a larger backyard transformation, start by sharing how you want to use the property and what you would like to change.
Talk with Graceson: (904) 206-8853 · Jacksonville + Northeast Florida
Outdoor Living FAQs
Questions about transforming your backyard?
Outdoor projects range from focused improvements to larger backyard transformations. These are some common questions homeowners have when planning.
Depending on the property and approved scope, outdoor living can include patios, lanais, covered areas, outdoor kitchens, poolside living spaces and connected backyard improvements.
Outdoor kitchens can be incorporated into outdoor living projects and planned around the patio, covered area or broader backyard layout.
Yes. A new pool and its surrounding outdoor living areas can be considered as part of a larger backyard project when appropriate for the property and construction scope.
Covered outdoor areas can be considered as part of the project. The design and construction approach depend on the existing home and improvements being planned.
No. It helps to know how you want to use your backyard and which areas you are considering, but you do not need every feature or finish selected before contacting us.
Complete the Pool & Outdoor Living questionnaire at the top of the page with your property address, project goals and any photos of your backyard or inspiration images you have.
Have a specific backyard idea?
Ask About Your ProjectTell us what you want to create and we can start with your property and the scope you are considering.
Project Financing
Financing options are available for qualifying projects.
Explore financing as part of your outdoor project planning.
If financing is something you are considering for an outdoor living project, ask our team about available options for qualifying projects.
✓ Outdoor Living
✓ Outdoor Kitchens
✓ Larger Backyard Projects
✓ Qualifying Projects
Financing is subject to applicable terms, conditions and approval requirements.
Start Your Outdoor Project
Tell us what you want to create outside.
Share your property, the backyard areas you are considering and what you want the finished space to accomplish. Photos of your existing yard and inspiration images help us understand your vision.
Phone(904) 206-8853
Email[email protected]
Service AreaJacksonville and surrounding Northeast Florida communities