Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces

Covered, composite deck with a custom designed and built stucco, wood-burning fireplace. There is seating area around the fireplace. Built in Colorado Springs by Decks by Schmillen.

What comes to mind when you think of building your dream deck? For many people, it consists of creating an outdoor living space that’s as comfortable and welcoming as the interior of their home.

Fireplaces and firepits create a comforting ambiance when sitting on your deck at night, especially on cooler nights. There are multiple options, depending on your vision. For example, we can install wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, firepits, etc.

Outdoor kitchens and cooking areas allow you to entertain on your custom deck without hiding in the kitchen while cooking. We can design and build everything from enclosed grills/cooking areas all the way up to a complete outdoor kitchen.

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Outdoor Fireplaces

Covered deck with stone woodburning outdoor fireplace in Colorado Springs

1 – This custom stone, wood-burning fireplace features a mantle, hearth, and topper.  In addition, the owners added a vaulted deck cover with a tongue and groove ceiling.

Composite deck with gabled deck cover and custom built stucco wood-burning fireplace in Monument Colorado

2 – Our customers created their dream composite deck with a tongue and groove ceiling cover. We also built this custom-designed, wood-burning stucco fireplace with a hearth and two areas for storing wood.

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Custom composite deck with shed roof style deck cover two sided gas fireplace glass windbreak and custom steel deck railing in Colorado Springs

3 – Working with the homeowners, DBS designed and built this covered composite deck with a double-sided gas fireplace.  This allows the owners to enjoy their outdoor living space even on chilly nights.

Composite deck with gabled deck cover steel deck railing and stone gas outdoor fireplace in Colorado Springs

4 – This covered, composite deck features a custom stone, gas fireplace.

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Composite deck with gabled deck cover and a stucco wood-burning outdoor fireplace in one corner

5 – Helping the owners create their dream space, we built this gas fireplace into the corner of the stucco half-walls.

Custom hardwood deck with a stucco outdoor fireplace in Colorado Springs

6 – When designing their idyllic outdoor living space, the owners decided to add this custom-built, stucco fireplace to their hardwood deck.

Custom composite deck with a large glass windbreak, seating area, and a firepit in Monument Colorado

7 – The homeowners designed this glass-walled seating area with a firepit taking center stage.

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Redwood deck with pergola metal and wood deck railing and a stone firepit in Colorado Springs

8 – Redwood deck with multiple seating areas, one of which includes this stone firepit.

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Redwood deck with a large stone wood burning outdoor fireplace in Colorado Springs

9 – DBS built this custom Redwood deck with a stone, wood-burning fireplace.

Outdoor Kitchens and Cooking Areas

Hardwood deck with stone-built outdoor kitchen area featuring a custom designed backsplash in Colorado Springs

10 – Our customers wanted to add a unique outdoor kitchen to their Tigerwood hardwood deck.  Built in stone, it features two cabinets below for storage, a countertop for prep, and a backsplash designed to look like the gorgeous Colorado mountains.

Redwood deck with an outdoor kitchen area built using brick and custom concrete counter tops in Colorado Springs

11 – DBS worked with the homeowners to design this brick-enclosed grill/cooking area with two storage areas below. We also added custom concrete countertops for the prep area.

Redwood deck with a built in outdoor kitchen area built in stone with granite countertops in Colorado Springs

12 – We created an outdoor kitchen area with a stone base, granite countertops, and storage under the grill.  It is built into the stucco corner of the deck for a unique design.

Composite deck with an outdoor kitchen featuring a full-use sink and mini-refrigerator in Colorado Springs

13 – The homeowners designed a covered deck specifically for outdoor entertaining. We built this mini-kitchen with a fully functioning sink and a small refrigerator.

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Composite deck with gabled deck cover custom stucco wood-burning outdoor fireplace glass windbreak and outdoor kitchen

14 – The owners wanted to add this stucco grill/cooking area when designing their dream deck. It features storage below the grill with a countertop preparation area.

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Composite deck with a built in outdoor kitchen area featuring stone front and granite countertops in Colorado Springs

15 – An outdoor grilling/cooking area enclosed in stone with storage below.  We also added tile countertops and backsplash.