Floorplans That Make Grilling Season Better
Jun 23, 2026 • Denver Area, CO
Weeknight grilling has a rhythm to it when the setup is right: something marinating in the fridge by afternoon, the grill on by six, and dinner outside before it gets dark. These five Shea Homes® floorplans are worth a look if that kind of evening is what you're after.
Featured: Everly model in the Autograph Collection at Lyric™
Covered Porch, Manageable Footprint
The Everly makes firing up the grill an easy option for dinner — during the week and weekend alike. The covered patio offers enough room for proper dining, and your kitchen is right inside the door so you can easily cook while entertaining, or enjoying a quiet night outside. If you're looking for simple weeknight recipes to break in a new patio, this is a good place to start.
Featured: Brooklyn model in the Portrait Collection at The Canyons™
Patio Off the Dining Room
The Brooklyn's covered patio sits directly off your dining room, which means food goes from grill to table without a long trip through the house. The two-story ceiling in the dining room makes the indoor-outdoor connection feel more open than a standard layout, and with the door open, the two spaces read as one.
Featured: Rising Moon model in the Horizon Collection at Solstice™
Ranch Layout, Rear Patio Off the Kitchen
Single-story living means the distance between where food gets prepped and charred to perfection is about ten steps. The rear patio on the Rising Moon connects directly to your great room and kitchen, which keeps whoever is at the grill close to the chatter rather than isolated outside. The optional extended covered patio adds room for another table and a few more chairs when the headcount goes up.
Featured: Scout model in the Legends Collection at Lyric™
Multi-Slide Door, Indoor-Outdoor Flow
The Scout's optional multi-slide glass door opens the great room directly to the patio. On a warm evening it stays open from when the burgers go on until well after dinner. Someone’s inside squeezing limes into sparkling water, someone else is flipping skewers outside, and the kids are somewhere in between.
Featured: Hyde model in the Luxe Collection at The Canyons™
Dedicated Prep Kitchen
The Hyde has a dedicated prep kitchen with its own sink, dishwasher, and beverage fridge, sitting alongside the main kitchen. Cold drinks are steps away, your cooking area stays clean and clear with minimal upkeep, and the additional counter space means three people can be working at once.
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