We Create The Perfect Outdoor Entertainment Space For You
Custom outdoor kitchens, resort style lounges, architectural fire features & seamless entertaining spaces designed and built as one integrated composition for how you actually want to live.
One Team. Zero Stress.
Total Perfection.
From the first conversation to the moment it feels like home — our process is built around clarity, creativity, and craftsmanship.
The Strategy.
We analyze your land and listen to your life. No guesswork—just a clear, intelligent roadmap for your estate.
The Vision.
Walk through your new garden before we move a single stone. Our 3-D renderings show you exactly how your luxury sanctuary will feel.
The Craft.
We translate plans into reality. From complex permits to the final plant, we manage every detail for a flawless reveal.
Where Architecture & Landscape Become One
The energy of nature shapes the way you experience your home. When your architecture and landscape are designed as one integrated composition, daily life feels grounded, inspiring, and deeply connected." — Tom Stout, Founder
Our outdoor entertainment spaces are architectural experiences — crafted from timeless materials, rooted in site-specific awareness, and shaped entirely around how you want to cook, gather, relax, and celebrate life outdoors. Every element belongs, every detail is intentional.
Architecture & Landscape as One
Every material, sightline, and feature flows naturally together a unified, cohesive composition from the ground up.
Designed Around How You Live
Before plans, we understand the feeling you want. Then we build an environment that delivers it, consistently and beautifully.
One Team, Concept to Completion
The team that designs your space builds it keeping your vision clear, your communication direct, and your results extraordinary.
30 Years of Southern California Craftsmanship
700+ estates across LA and Orange County. Licensed, insured, and trusted since 1993.
Every Feature. One
Integrated Vision.
From fire-lit lounge areas to fully equipped outdoor kitchens, every feature we design is part of a cohesive outdoor composition — thoughtfully crafted to work in complete harmony with your property and lifestyle.
Custom Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, stone counters, refrigeration, and bar seating — designed for serious, beautiful entertaining at its finest.
Dining & Entertainment Patios
Architecturally composed dining environments with premium hardscape and seamless, elegant flow from kitchen to table.
Fire Features & Lounges
Custom fire pits, fire tables, and sunken lounge environments that create warmth and destination-worthy evening spaces.
Pergolas & Shade Structures
Architectural overhead elements that define outdoor rooms, frame views, and extend enjoyment and usability year-round.
Architectural Hardscape
Natural stone, concrete, tile, and premium pavers — meticulously laid to define zones and form the enduring foundation of your space.
Integrated Landscape Lighting
Layered lighting that transforms your space at dusk — architectural uplighting, path lights, and ambient task lighting working in harmony.
Water Features & Pool Integration
Pools, spas, and water elements designed as architectural centerpieces integrated beautifully with your entertaining environment.
Complete Backyard Transformations
Full outdoor environment redesigns that bring every element together as one unified, resort-style destination you'll love every day.
Cook Outdoors.
Gather with Intention.
Elevate Every Evening.
Imagine hosting a dinner party beneath a custom pergola. Gathering around a low-flame fire table on a California evening. Cooking on a fully equipped outdoor kitchen while guests settle into lounge seating nearby. These are the spaces we design and build every single day — and your home is ready for one.
Outdoor Cooking
Restaurant-caliber stations built for real, joyful use
Effortless Hosting
Spaces that make entertaining feel natural and easy
Evening Ambiance
Layered lighting and fire that transforms at dusk
Daily Retreat
Resort-caliber calm in your own backyard, every day
From First Conversation to the Moment It Feels Like Home
One team. One vision. A clear, proven process that keeps your project on time, on budget, and exactly on point — from start to finish.
Discovery & Site Consultation
We walk your property, reading light, soil, and space — understanding how you want your environment to feel and how you live.
Integrated Design & Architecture
3D renderings, architectural plans, and material palettes — you see your outdoor environment come to life before we build a single stone.
Permitting & Engineering
All permits, HOA approvals, and engineering are handled for you — efficiently, on time, and with full transparency throughout.
Construction & Craftsmanship
The same team that designed your space builds it — one project manager, daily site care, and regular communication every step of the way.
Walkthrough & Ongoing Relationship
Complete when you feel exactly what the design promised. We continue as a trusted partner long after the final walkthrough.
Architectural Outdoor Environments
Each space is a distinct composition — shaped by your property, your lifestyle, and a deep commitment to material craft and design integrity that stands the test of time.
Backyards Transformed Into Destinations
These are complete reinventions of how Southern California families live, gather, and experience their homes — vibrant, purposeful spaces built to be enjoyed every single day.
Huntington Beach — Complete Outdoor Living Environment
Newport Beach — Full Kitchen Bar & Dining Station
Laguna Beach — Custom Fire Table & Lounge Zone
Dana Point — Outdoor Entertaining & Dining Terrace
Irvine — Architectural Landscape & Hardscape Design
San Clemente — Resort-Style Entertainment Environment
See the Journey from Vision to Reality
Every great outdoor space starts with possibility. See how Stout's care, creativity, and craftsmanship unlock the full potential of each property we touch.
Starting Point
AfterBackyard Entertainment Transformation
An open canvas becomes a resort-style outdoor living space complete with kitchen, lounge, and beautiful hardscape.
Starting Point
AfterHardscape & Landscape Redesign
A natural yard elevated into an architectural hardscape with refined integrated planting and signature landscape lighting.
Starting Point
AfterFull Outdoor Living Environment
A spacious property brought to its full potential — a cohesive outdoor room with dining terrace, fire feature & landscape.
An Experience That Matches the Investment
We design comprehensive outdoor environments that elevate how you live every single day. Here's what discerning Southern California homeowners consistently experience when they work with Stout Design Build.
Integrated Design & Build — One Team
Our design and build teams work together throughout your entire project — ensuring the vision created is the vision delivered, beautifully.
Timeless Materials, Refined Selections
Natural stone, premium wood, architectural concrete — materials chosen to honor both enduring beauty and lasting longevity.
Site-Aware, Property-Specific Design
Every space responds to your property's unique sun, wind, and sightlines — designed specifically for your conditions and your life.
Licensed Across All Three Disciplines
General contracting, landscape contracting, and pool contracting — all under one roof, handling every permit and trade with expertise.
Clear Communication Throughout
You'll always know where your project stands — honest timelines and a dedicated single point of contact from start to finish.
Everything You Want to Know
What is included in an outdoor entertainment project?
Every project is custom, but typically includes hardscape design and installation, outdoor kitchen or bar station, fire feature, lounge or dining zones, pergola or shade structure, landscape lighting, and planting design. We build complete, cohesive environments where every element belongs and works in harmony.
Do you design outdoor kitchens and fire features?
Yes — both are core specialties. Our outdoor kitchens include built-in grills, stone counters, refrigeration, and bar seating. Fire features range from linear gas fire tables to custom natural-stone fire pits, all thoughtfully designed as integrated elements of the overall outdoor composition.
Can you integrate hardscape, lighting, and landscaping together?
Absolutely — and this is a core strength of the Stout approach. We are licensed across landscape, hardscape, and general contracting. Everything from the ground plane to the lighting layers is designed and built by one unified team, ensuring every element elevates the whole.
Do you manage permits and construction coordination?
Yes. As a licensed General Contractor, we manage all permitting, plan submissions, inspections, and trade coordination on your behalf. You enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience while we handle every detail from start to finish.
Can this be combined with pool or backyard remodeling later?
Yes — and we recommend planning for it from the beginning. As a licensed pool contractor, we can design your outdoor entertainment space with future pool integration in mind, ensuring ideal utility placement, seamless spatial flow, and lasting visual harmony throughout your property.
What investment range should I expect?
Our outdoor entertainment projects typically range from $50,000 for focused feature additions to $400,000+ for complete luxury backyard transformations. We work within defined budgets and provide full transparency on scope, materials, and pricing so you can move forward with complete confidence.
Ready to Create Your Outdoor Sanctuary?
Share your vision with us. Every inquiry receives a personalized response from our design team within 48 hours. We serve discerning homeowners across Orange County, Los Angeles, and Southern California.
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Serving Orange County, Los Angeles & all of Southern California
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30+ years — over 500 completed projects in Southern California
