Hillside Serenity: A Modern Space for Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining

Beverly Hills, California

Photography: Tim Hirschmann
Furniture: Graye

Tucked into the hills above Los Angeles, this stunning outdoor cooking and entertaining space embodies the understated elegance of California living, framed by panoramic views of the city below.

The home is a striking midcentury residence, characterized by warm beige tones, expansive glass windows, and timeless architectural lines. This seamless blend of classic and contemporary design sets the stage for two outdoor kitchens from the Urban Bonfire x Dekton collection.

To facilitate effortless entertaining, our design team positioned the main outdoor kitchen directly adjacent to the indoor kitchen, separated by sliding glass doors. The combination of our soft Clay finish and Dekton Ukiyo Nacre cladding allows the kitchen to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. The fluted texture of Ukiyo adds depth and dimension, echoing the clean architectural lines of the home.

The Urban Bonfire cabinetry features our innovative peg system for flexible storage, retractable garbage and recycling modules, and functional drawers. A sleek, Italian-crafted Fògher Drop-In Grill and a Pitt Cooking burner are seamlessly integrated into the countertop, while a stainless steel sink with drop-down faucet offers added convenience for cooking and cleanup. Next to the kitchen, a sculptural stone dining table from Graye creates an elegant transition from cooking to al fresco dining.

The second layout, located beside the pool and hot tub, is a compact yet highly functional entertaining unit. In contrast to the main kitchen, this one is finished in Urban Bonfire’s Onyx with Bromo Dekton Slim cladding. It offers essential convenience for poolside refreshments, with functional drawers providing organized storage for towels, pool accessories, and glassware. Next to it, a lounge area with an organic, fluid-shaped lounge chair and cement coffee table by Graye invites guests to relax and enjoy the sweeping Los Angeles views.

As with all outdoor living spaces, material selection was paramount for this Beverly Hills project. The Urban Bonfire x Dekton collection brings together marine-grade aluminum cabinetry, precision-engineered stainless steel hardware, durable outdoor accessories, high-performance appliances, and Cosentino’s innovative Dekton surfaces, recognized for superior durability across all climates.

"When designing the Urban Bonfire x Dekton collection, we placed a strong emphasis on the balance of textures in our designs, incorporating materials that not only endure the elements but also add a tactile dimension to the outdoor cooking experience."

– Stefan Marchant, Co-founder and Chief Designer of Urban Bonfire

This project exemplifies the harmony of form and function, where timeless design and high-performance materials come together to elevate outdoor living. Thoughtfully integrated into the home’s architecture and natural surroundings, each kitchen serves as both a visual statement and lasting extension of life outdoors.