A decade before NatureKast existed, founder Mike Moras was designing custom outdoor kitchens using cypress wood cabinetry. While beautiful, the realities of sun, rain, and humidity revealed a challenge: homeowners wanted the warmth of wood without the maintenance. That realization sparked a search for a better way.
One of the original cypress wood outdoor kitchens designed by Mike Moras that sparked the idea for NatureKast.
One of the original cypress wood outdoor kitchens designed by Mike Moras that sparked the idea for NatureKast.
A decade before NatureKast existed, founder Mike Moras was designing custom outdoor kitchens using cypress wood cabinetry. While beautiful, the realities of sun, rain, and humidity revealed a challenge: homeowners wanted the warmth of wood without the maintenance. That realization sparked a search for a better way.
The first NatureKast cabinet door, hand-finished from a real cypress wood master.
After years of experimentation and material testing, Mike Moras successfully developed the first high-density resin cabinet door. Hand-finished from a real wood master, it captured the warmth and character of cypress, while delivering the durability required for life outdoor – laying the foundation for what was to come.
Installation of the first CypressKast Kitchen in SanDestin Florida.
The first complete Cypress-Kast outdoor kitchen was installed in SanDestin, Florida, proving that handcrafted realism and weatherproof performance could coexist.
NatureKast was officially registered as a company and began operating in Freeport, Florida, introducing a new category of design-forward outdoor cabinetry.
An early NatureKast project featured in Kitchen Publication Inc.
NatureKast projects began appearing in national design publications, helping establish the brand among architects, designers, and luxury builders. The iconic "Outdoor Great Room" project became an early showcase of what outdoor living could be.
NatureKast enters a new chapter under owners with more than 25 years of experience in high-end custom cabinetry. Their expertise in luxury indoor kitchens helped shape the company's vision of bringing refined design, thoughtful functionality, and enduring performance to outdoor living.
50,000 sq. ft. NatureKast production facility
To support growing demand across North America, manufacturing expands to facilities in Granite Quarry, NC and St. Catharines, ON.
With more than 1,000 dealer partners spanning North America, NatureKast becomes a trusted solution for architects, designers, and builders seeking luxury outdoor kitchens.
Today, NatureKast continues to lead the industry through innovation in materials, hardware, finishes, and design. Inspired by the principles of luxury indoor kitchens, every advancement is driven by a commitment to creating outdoor spaces that are as beautiful, functional, and enduring as the homes they complement.