GenStone Project Highlights – July 2025 Outdoor Kitchen & Porch Projects
Outdoor Kitchen Projects
Outdoor kitchens continue to be one of the most exciting ways homeowners use GenStone. In July, we saw projects that wrapped grill islands, outdoor bars, and surrounding features with realistic stone texture that made the whole backyard feel more complete. These upgrades deliver the look of custom masonry while staying much more approachable for DIY planning and installation.
Blake’s Slate Outdoor Kitchen
Alex’s DIY Patio Kitchen and Grill Station
Chris’ Northern Slate Outdoor Kitchen
Erin’s DIY Outdoor Kitchen Idea
Jamie’s DIY Stone BBQ Design
Kaplan’s DIY Outdoor Kitchen
Mark’s Faux Stone Outdoor Kitchen Idea
Nick’s Stone Veneer BBQ Island
Rich’s Faux Stone Barbeque
Porch & Column Upgrades
Porch upgrades are one of the fastest ways to improve curb appeal, especially when columns or lower walls feel plain or unfinished. This month featured projects where homeowners added stone around porch areas to create a more substantial, welcoming look that tied the exterior together. It is a strong visual upgrade that can make the front of a home feel more polished without requiring a full remodel.
Ed’s DIY Stone Columns
Laci’s Stone Columns
Front Porch Column Wrap Project
Lance’s DIY Faux Stone Lighted Columns
LeeAnn’s Faux Stone Column Wraps
Customer Review Highlights
“I did an outdoor bar, a grille surround, and even built a box for the pool pump. The material was easy to use and turned out great. It was a nice way to finish our outdoor oasis.”
— Gary G.“Replaced our metal front porch columns with wood posts and wrapped the lower portion with GenStone. Excellent quality and easy installation. We’ve had so many compliments.”
— Tracy“We are thrilled with the way our home looks after our GenStone project. We put it on our foundation and on the walls on our front porch. It’s beautiful and has updated our home.”
— Lori
