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When your home sits along the water on Dune Road in East Quogue, NY, an outdoor kitchen should do more than provide a place to grill. It should complement the views, withstand the coastal environment, create a comfortable entertaining space, and feel like a natural extension of the home.
That was the goal behind Gappsi’s latest outdoor kitchen installation in East Quogue. Built on a second-floor deck overlooking the ocean, this custom outdoor kitchen combines Serene powder-coated aluminum cabinetry, premium appliances, a custom countertop, and a motorized louvered pergola to create a sophisticated outdoor living space designed specifically around the homeowners’ property and lifestyle.
A Custom Outdoor Kitchen Designed for the Coast
Building an outdoor kitchen in a coastal location requires careful material selection. Salt air, humidity, direct sunlight, rain, and seasonal temperature changes can challenge traditional outdoor cabinetry.
For this East Quogue project, Gappsi selected Serene white oak powder-coated aluminum cabinets. Serene cabinetry is designed specifically for outdoor environments, combining aluminum construction with a durable powder-coated finish that provides protection against moisture, corrosion, UV exposure, and everyday outdoor use.
The white oak finish provides the warmth and visual character of wood while delivering the durability homeowners want from outdoor cabinetry. This creates an upscale appearance without sacrificing the practical advantages of an outdoor-rated material.
For a property directly overlooking the ocean, selecting cabinetry engineered for the coastal environment is especially important.
A Complete Cooking and Entertaining Station
This East Quogue outdoor kitchen was designed to provide everything needed for cooking and entertaining without continually traveling back and forth to the indoor kitchen.
The kitchen features a Delta grill and griddle, giving the homeowners multiple options for preparing meals outdoors. Whether grilling steaks and seafood or preparing breakfast, vegetables, burgers, or other foods on the griddle, the cooking area provides the flexibility expected from a fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
Gappsi also incorporated a sink into the design, making food preparation and cleanup much more convenient. Having a sink outside is one of those features that can make a major difference when entertaining. Instead of carrying dishes, utensils, and food preparation items inside, many everyday tasks can be handled right at the outdoor kitchen.
A Summit refrigerator was also installed, providing convenient refrigerated storage directly at the cooking station. Cold beverages, ingredients, condiments, and other items can remain within easy reach.
Together, the grill, griddle, sink, and refrigerator transform this space from a simple outdoor grilling area into a true outdoor kitchen.
Leather-Finished Gray Countertop
The cabinetry is complemented by a gray countertop with a leather finish. The textured finish adds another layer of visual interest to the design while creating a sophisticated contrast against the white oak cabinetry.
The countertop also provides the necessary workspace for food preparation, serving, and entertaining. In an outdoor kitchen, countertop space is just as important as the appliances themselves because it creates room to organize ingredients, prepare meals, set out dishes, and serve guests.
The combination of gray and white oak creates a modern yet warm aesthetic that works beautifully with the coastal surroundings.
A Motorized Louvered Pergola Adds Comfort and Flexibility
One standout feature of this East Quogue project is the louvered pergola installed over the outdoor kitchen.
The pergola provides overhead protection while letting homeowners control the amount of sunlight and openness above the kitchen. The louvers can be opened or closed using a remote control, giving the homeowners convenient control of the outdoor environment.
Want more sunlight and an open-air feeling? The louvers can be opened.
Need more shade or protection from the elements? The louvers can be closed.
This adjustable outdoor structure keeps the kitchen usable in a variety of weather and lighting conditions. Motorized pergolas are increasingly being incorporated into Long Island outdoor living spaces because they combine architectural design with practical functionality.
Gappsi also installed lighting on the pergola, allowing the kitchen and surrounding area to remain functional after the sun goes down. Evening lighting is especially important for an outdoor kitchen because it provides illumination for cooking while also creating an inviting atmosphere for entertaining.
Privacy Without Sacrificing the View
Because this kitchen is located on an elevated second-floor deck overlooking the water, maintaining the spectacular view was a major design consideration.
Gappsi installed privacy slats along one side of the kitchen, creating separation and privacy where it was needed. However, they intentionally left the opposite side open.
That decision was important to the homeowners because they did not want to lose the view of the water from inside the house.
This is an excellent example of why custom outdoor kitchen design is about much more than selecting cabinets and appliances. The layout has to take the property’s architecture, sightlines, views, privacy requirements, access points, and surrounding environment into account.
By selectively incorporating privacy elements rather than enclosing the entire kitchen, Gappsi was able to provide privacy while preserving the property’s connection to the ocean.
Functional Storage Built Into the Island
The kitchen island also includes a spice cabinet drawer, providing dedicated storage for seasonings and other frequently used cooking essentials.
Small details like this can have a significant impact on the functionality of an outdoor kitchen. Rather than storing everything in a single large cabinet, specialized storage allows homeowners to organize cooking supplies according to how they actually use the space.
Custom outdoor cabinetry allows Gappsi to incorporate these features into the overall kitchen design so storage is both attractive and practical.
Designing Around the View
Perhaps the most important element of this East Quogue project is the relationship between the kitchen and its surroundings.
Located on Dune Road and positioned on a second-floor deck facing the ocean, the outdoor kitchen isn’t simply an addition to the property—it is part of the home’s experience.
The design intentionally keeps the kitchen open toward the water. The homeowners can cook, entertain, and spend time outdoors while still enjoying the coastal views.
The louvered pergola adds another layer of functionality without turning the kitchen into an enclosed room. The open design preserves the feeling of being outdoors while providing greater control over sun and weather.
This is one advantage of a professionally designed outdoor living space: every element can be planned around how homeowners actually want to use their property.
Gappsi Outdoor Kitchens on Long Island
Gappsi designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens throughout Long Island, incorporating high-quality cabinetry, countertops, grills, refrigerators, sinks, pergolas, pavilions, and other outdoor living features.
Serene cabinetry is particularly well suited to Long Island outdoor kitchens because its aluminum construction and protective powder-coated finish are designed to handle the challenges of outdoor environments, including moisture and coastal conditions.
Every property presents different design opportunities. Some homeowners need to maximize a compact patio, while others want a complete outdoor entertaining area. Coastal properties may require additional attention to materials, weather exposure, privacy, and views.
The East Quogue project demonstrates what is possible when all of these considerations are brought together in one cohesive design.
A Beautiful Outdoor Kitchen for East Quogue Living
From the Serene white oak powder-coated aluminum cabinetry to the Delta grill and griddle, Summit refrigerator, sink, gray leather-finished countertop, motorized louvered pergola, integrated lighting, and custom storage, this Dune Road outdoor kitchen was designed to combine beauty and functionality.
Most importantly, the design respects the property itself.
The privacy slats provide separation where needed, while the open side protects the homeowners’ view of the water. The second-floor location creates an elevated outdoor entertaining area, and the louvered pergola provides flexible shade and protection without compromising the open-air experience.
This latest Gappsi outdoor kitchen installation in East Quogue, NY, shows how a carefully planned outdoor living space can transform the way homeowners use their property.
For homeowners considering a custom outdoor kitchen on Long Island, the right design isn’t simply about adding appliances. It is about creating an outdoor space that works with your home, your property, your lifestyle, and the environment around you. Gappsi can help bring those elements together into a custom outdoor kitchen designed to be enjoyed for years to come.
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