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Upgrading an outdoor kitchen is one of the most rewarding ways to enhance both your home’s value and your lifestyle. At Gappsi, we recently completed a custom installation in Syosset. It featured the beautifully engineered Clessidra Oven, a premium Italian-made oven designed for both performance and versatility. This project perfectly demonstrates how thoughtful design, quality materials, and expert craftsmanship can transform an existing space into a fully upgraded outdoor cooking experience.
Reimagining an Existing Outdoor Kitchen
The homeowners already had an outdoor oven setup, but it had become outdated and no longer met their needs. Rather than starting from scratch, our team evaluated the existing structure and identified an opportunity to repurpose the original footprint. The platform where the old oven once stood became the foundation for a completely refreshed and modernized installation.
We carefully removed the old oven and dismantled the top surface, preparing the area for a new, structurally sound base. This approach not only preserved the integrity of the original design but also reduced unnecessary demolition, making the upgrade more efficient and cost-effective.
Custom Stonework with Fiorito Travertine
A key element of this project was the use of Fiorito Travertine. A natural stone known for its warm tones and durability, ideal for outdoor applications. To create a cohesive and visually appealing platform, we installed two-inch coping along the perimeter, giving the structure a clean, finished edge.
The interior surface was finished with a classic French pattern, adding texture and visual interest while maintaining a timeless aesthetic. This combination of materials and design techniques ensures that the oven not only performs exceptionally but also integrates seamlessly with the surrounding outdoor space.
The Clessidra Oven: Italian Craftsmanship at Its Finest
Manufactured by Rossofuoco in Italy, the Clessidra oven stands out for its innovative design and superior functionality. Unlike traditional wood-fired ovens, this model offers both direct and indirect cooking capabilities. This gives homeowners greater flexibility in how they prepare meals.
Wood can be burned directly inside the cooking chamber for high-heat applications like pizza. In addition in a separate lower chamber for more controlled, indirect cooking. This dual-function system allows for a wide range of culinary possibilities, from baking artisan bread to slow-roasting meats and vegetables.
The oven is also equipped with a built-in interior light, making it easy to monitor cooking progress even in low-light conditions. Additional features include integrated food trays and wood storage trays, enhancing both convenience and efficiency during use.
Flexible Installation Options
One of the advantages of the Clessidra oven is its versatility in installation. It comes with its own stand, allowing freestanding placement, but it can also be installed directly on a countertop or a custom-built base, as we did in this project. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for a variety of outdoor kitchen layouts, whether you’re working with a compact patio or a large backyard entertaining area.</p>
In this case, integrating the oven into a custom travertine platform created a seamless, built-in look that elevates the entire space. The result is a cohesive design that feels intentional and professionally executed.
Enhancing Outdoor Living in Syosset
For these homeowners in Syosset, the new Clessidra oven represents more than just an upgrade; it’s a lifestyle enhancement. Outdoor cooking becomes an experience rather than a task, bringing family and friends together around authentic, wood-fired meals.
Having used their previous oven for many years, they already understood the value of outdoor cooking. This new installation takes that experience to the next level, offering improved performance, greater versatility, and a more refined aesthetic.
Delivered and Installed by Gappsi
This project was completed and delivered by Gappsi, based in Smithtown. Our team specializes in high-end outdoor living solutions, including patios, kitchens, masonry, and landscape design. Every project we take on is customized to meet the specific needs and preferences of our clients, ensuring a result that is both functional and visually stunning.</p>
From removing the old structure to installing the new oven and finishing the stonework, every step of this project was handled with precision and attention to detail. Our goal is always to create spaces that our clients will enjoy for years to come—and this installation is no exception.</p>
Why Upgrade Your Outdoor Oven?
If you currently have an older outdoor oven or are considering adding one to your space, upgrading to a modern, high-performance model like the Clessidra offers several benefits:</p>
- Improved Cooking Versatility: Direct and indirect cooking options expand your menu possibilities.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Better heat retention and fuel usage.
- Modern Features: Built-in lighting, trays, and ergonomic design.
- Aesthetic Appeal: High-end materials and craftsmanship elevate your outdoor space.
- Increased Property Value: A well-designed outdoor kitchen is a strong selling point.
This Syosset project is a perfect example of how upgrading a single feature, like an outdoor oven, can transform an entire space. By combining the elegance of Fiorito Travertine with the advanced functionality of the Clessidra oven, Gappsi delivered a solution that is both beautiful and highly practical.</p>
Whether you’re replacing an existing unit or building a new outdoor kitchen from the ground up, investing in quality materials and expert installation makes all the difference. With the right design and equipment, your backyard can become a true extension of your home, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and creating unforgettable meals.</p>
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Welcome to my oven room at the Gappsi showroom. Let’s make some fresh homemade bread. Today, I am using the flour grown and milled in Italy from my property. The Maiorca flour has a white color to it, and the Semolina flour has a yellowish tint.
Once the dough has relaxed for 20 hours, we shape it into small pieces. Now, I am shaping the dough. This is the final step, and touch before letting it rest. I let it rest until it is time to bake. Letting the dough rest is crucial in baking because it allows the gluten strands to relax and redistribute, making the dough easier to shape, preventing shrinkage, and ultimately resulting in a better texture and rise in the final baked good; essentially, it gives the gluten a “break” after kneading, allowing it to become more pliable and elastic.
This outdoor wood-fired oven was custom-built in Sorrento, Italy. At Gappsi, we also provide this product and service to our clients. We can have your custom-built outdoor backyard oven hand-painted from the picture you provided. The tiles will be hand-painted and then baked to make a forever-lasting finish. This oven in the Gappsi showroom has a picture of me, Giuseppe, on one side. This picture was taken in my niece’s orange garden in Italy. Next, I had a hat painted on the front hood of the oven, “Make Pizza Great Again.” On the other side is a picture of my wife and I. On the back, I have pictures of my hometown, Belvedere Spinello, on the left and right. We have been using this oven to test the difference between a wood-burning oven and a gas-burn backyard outdoor oven.
We have baked the bread for an hour, and it is time to remove it from the oven. I use the cloth on the door to seal the door so the heat does not escape and burn. It is cooked to perfection.
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