Custom Barbecues & Alfresco Kitchens Perth | Joyce Kitchens

Why invest in a custom barbecue and alfresco kitchen?

Purpose-built, BBQ custom designs do more than house a grill. They add value, extend your living space and streamline entertaining. A Joyce Kitchens alfresco can be designed to complement your indoor shaker kitchen, butler’s pantry or scullery, and use the same hardware, colours and profiles for a seamless result across kitchen renovations Perth, bathrooms, laundries and wardrobes.

Core considerations for Australian backyards

• Climate durability: Choose weatherproof cabinetry and benchtops that tolerate UV, salt air and temperature swings common across WA coastal suburbs.
• Ventilation and safety: Built-in BBQs need correct clearances and an outdoor rangehood; gas must comply with AS/NZS 5601 and be installed by a licensed gasfitter.
• Heat management: Materials near high heat zones must be non-combustible or suitably shielded; consider porcelain benchtops and stainless-steel surrounds.
• Storage and workflow: Include soft-close drawers, waste sorting, a beverage centre and underbench refrigeration for efficient prep-to-serve flow.
• Style continuity: Match door profiles, finger-pull handles, splashback tiles and colours to your indoor joinery for a cohesive home aesthetic.

Our WA design and renovation process

1. Consultation and measure: We assess your patio or deck, gas/electrical access, prevailing winds and shading. We also note appliance sizes common in Australia (e.g., 900–1200 mm built-in BBQs, 600–800 mm underbench fridges).
2. Concept design: 3D plans with layout, appliance integration and joinery profiles to match your indoor kitchen or wardrobe cabinetry.
3. Selections: Finishes from porcelain/sintered stone to compact laminate, marine-grade stainless steel, and weather-sealed doors with Blum hardware or Häfele accessories.
4. Compliance and ventilation: Designs are checked for clearances, fire safety and ventilation. Gas works are scheduled with licensed trades in line with AS/NZS standards.
5. Local fabrication: Custom cabinetry WA-made in our workshop for accurate fit and superior sealing, including soft-close drawers and weatherproof internals.
6. Installation and handover: Coordinated install with cabinetmakers, stonemasons, licensed electricians and gasfitters. Final QA and care guidance.

For guidance on regulations and best-practice building in Australia, see the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders WA. We also reference WA Energy Safety guidance for gasfitting.

• HIA – Housing Industry Association
• Master Builders WA
• WA Energy Safety – Gasfitting

Materials and finishes for outdoors

Outdoor areas demand surfaces that resist UV, heat and moisture. Our designers will recommend materials to suit your site, cooking style and budget.

Popular alfresco materials

• Porcelain/sintered stone benchtops: Highly heat and UV resistant; ideal around hotplates and pizza ovens.
• 316 marine-grade stainless steel: Excellent near the coast; forms doors, benchtop surrounds and splashbacks.
• Compact laminate: Dense, weather-resistant panels for doors and end panels with low maintenance.
• Powder-coated aluminium frames: Durable carcasses in exposed settings.
• Granite or natural stone: Robust, outdoor-friendly stone benchtop option with classic appeal.
• Ceramic or glass splashback tiles: Easy-clean finishes behind the barbecue and sink.

Engineered stone vs laminate (indoor-focused comparison)

Note: Australia has implemented a national prohibition on most engineered stone products for new fabrication. For outdoor benchtops, we typically recommend porcelain/sintered stone, granite or stainless steel. The table below compares legacy indoor choices for context during broader kitchen renovations.

For current guidance on engineered stone in Australia, see Safe Work Australia’s updates.

Safe Work Australia – Engineered Stone guidance

Layouts and styles that work

Smart alfresco layouts

• Straight run: Efficient against a wall with BBQ, prep, undermount sink and underbench fridge.
• L-shape: Adds corner storage and a serving ledge; ideal for small courtyards.
• Island with back bench: Social cooking with seating; ensure rangehood capture if BBQ is on the island.
• Galley: Parallel benches under a pergola with clear traffic flow from indoor kitchen to alfresco.

Styles to complement your home

• Shaker kitchen outdoors: Weatherproof, V-groove or shaker-style doors echo your indoor cabinetry.
• Contemporary coastal: Finger-pull handles, matte finishes, LED strip lighting and porcelain benchtops.
• Industrial luxe: 316 stainless steel, smoked glass splashbacks and charcoal compact laminate.

We’ll integrate appliances like built-in BBQs, teppanyaki plates, wok burners, pizza ovens, wine fridges, and outdoor rangehoods. If you also plan an indoor upgrade—new kitchen island, breakfast bar or scullery—our team can match profiles, colours and hardware for a unified look across your renovation.

Costs and timelines in Perth

Every alfresco is custom. The figures below help you plan a realistic budget in WA (inc. GST; appliances extra unless noted).

• Good: $6,000–$12,000 — Compact laminate doors, straight run, entry-level built-in BBQ, basic sink and tap.
• Better: $15,000–$30,000 — Porcelain benchtops, 316 stainless accents, quality rangehood, soft-close drawers, integrated bin, underbench fridge.
• Best: $30,000–$60,000+ — Large L/galley, premium appliances, full-height splashbacks, feature lighting, custom stainless surrounds and weather screens.

Timelines: Design and selections 1–3 weeks, local fabrication 3–6 weeks, on-site installation 2–5 days depending on services and stone lead times.

WA case-style examples

City Beach coastal entertainer

An exposed coastal patio required corrosion resistance. We paired a 1200 mm built-in BBQ with 316 stainless cladding around the hot zone, porcelain benchtops, compact laminate doors and a ducted outdoor rangehood. The look matched the clients’ indoor shaker kitchen profile and brushed nickel handles.

Applecross terrace upgrade

In a narrow terrace, we designed a galley alfresco: straight run prep bench with undermount sink opposite a built-in BBQ and wine fridge. Matte charcoal doors, LED strip lighting and splashback tiles referenced the new indoor kitchen island and stone benchtop colour.

Practical pre-design checklist

• Measure available width and depth, including posts and doors.
• Confirm gas and power access; note switchboard capacity and IP-rated outlets.
• Shortlist BBQ size (e.g., 900, 1000, 1200 mm) and preferred burners or teppanyaki plate.
• Decide on ventilation: ducted outdoor rangehood with correct capture area.
• Choose benchtop type for heat resistance (porcelain/sintered stone or stainless near hot zones).
• Consider storage: drawers vs cupboards, waste bins, spice trays, Häfele pull-outs.
• Plan serving space: breakfast bar overhang or pass-through window to the kitchen.
• Think lighting: task lighting over cook zone; ambient LED to shelves and kickers.
• Match finishes with indoor spaces for a cohesive, custom cabinetry WA look.

FAQ

Are engineered stone benchtops suitable for outdoor barbecues in WA?

They’re not recommended outdoors due to UV and heat, and most engineered stone is now restricted for new installs in Australia. For alfresco areas, choose porcelain/sintered stone, granite or stainless steel around the hot zone.

Do I need a rangehood for a built-in BBQ?

Yes, a properly sized outdoor rangehood improves safety and comfort. We design to manufacturer clearances and AS/NZS guidance, and recommend ducted extraction sized wider than the grill for effective capture.

How much does a custom barbecue and alfresco kitchen cost in Perth?

Most projects fall between $6,000 and $30,000, with premium builds from $30,000 to $60,000+. Price varies with benchtop materials, appliance selection, ventilation, services and exposure to weather.

Can Joyce Kitchens match my indoor shaker kitchen style outside?

Absolutely. We adapt your shaker or contemporary profiles with weatherproof doors, colour-matched finishes, and compatible handles and hardware for a seamless indoor–outdoor aesthetic.

How long does the design-to-install process take?

Allow 1–3 weeks for design and selections, 3–6 weeks for local fabrication, and 2–5 days for installation, depending on services, rangehood ducting and stone lead times.