For the true barbeque enthusiast, every season is grilling season, but let’s be honest, summer is where the fruits-or shall we say meats-of the grill master’s labor really take center stage.

Now is the time for long, sun-kissed cookouts with friends and neighbors, and what better way to show off your skills than with a built-in outdoor grill customized just for you?

An outdoor grill doesn’t just take the ancient pastime to a whole new level, but provides a valuable addition to your home. And with the many state-of-the-art designs being featured in some of today’s leading editorial spreads, the days of gauche grilling are long behind us.

Sheltered stone and rustic brick renditions are just a few of the options awaiting the man who wants to bring grilling back to its rightful art form; Tuscan and cabana-style inspirations also abound to blend in with one’s backyard style and scope.

For those with a passion for outdoor gatherings and only the best in grilling standards, these top 50 best built in grill ideas are your outdoor gateway to a network-worthy cucina just beyond your backdoor. Why struggle with amateur contraptions when you can entertain and pamper your palette like a member of the elite?

Summer may promise more than one sweltering heatwave, but your built-in grill will transform the heat into something sweet, and well worth sharing.