Motorized Shades vs Manual Shades: Which Is Worth the Extra Cost?
January 21, 2026
Premium outdoor kitchens with professional-grade appliances, quartz countertops, and powder-coated steel construction — designed, delivered, and installed as one complete package. No sourcing. No subcontractors. No guesswork.
Every Zinga's outdoor kitchen arrives complete — professional-grade appliances, quartz countertops, soft-close storage, and weather-tested steel construction, all engineered to work together from day one. Choose your configuration, and we handle the rest. It's that simple.
Galley-style layout with a built-in grill and artisan pizza oven for serious outdoor cooking.
U-shape layout with bar seating, built-in grill, and pizza oven — designed for entertaining.
L-shape layout with built-in grill and pizza oven — generous prep space and natural flow.
Covered structure with full quartz countertops — ready for your own cooking appliances.
Streamlined linear layout with a built-in grill under a peak roof — clean and efficient.
Corner island configuration with a built-in grill and pizza oven for a compact, powerful setup.
Corner island and bar layout with built-in grill — cooking and seating in one footprint.
Mirror layout of the Island & Bar — same features, opposite orientation for your space.
12-foot island with built-in grill and pizza oven — generous surface area for serious entertaining.
9-foot island — compact and full-featured outdoor cooking in a smaller footprint.
Every outdoor kitchen we install is designed with the same philosophy: premium materials, professional-grade appliances, and a seamless experience from first conversation to final installation. Here's what sets them apart.
Every cooking appliance is precision-built from 304 stainless steel and engineered to work together. From 72,000-BTU grills with infrared searing zones to artisan pizza ovens that reach 800°F — these aren't accessories. They're the heart of the kitchen.
The foundation matters. Every kitchen is built from fully powder-coated, galvanized steel for corrosion resistance and structural integrity. Quartz countertops provide expansive prep space and timeless durability — engineered to handle up to 30 inches of snow load.
Our comprehensive 5-year warranty covers everything — the structure, every appliance, every component. No fine print. No exclusions. No chasing down separate manufacturers for separate claims. One call to Zinga's handles it all.
No sourcing appliances from different vendors. No hiring separate contractors. No wondering if everything will fit together. Your kitchen is designed, configured, delivered, and installed by Zinga's — one team, one experience, one point of contact from start to finish.
Explore our shading systems, designed to bring comfort, protection and style to your windows, patios & outdoor living areas.
Schedule ConsultationWe bring sample products & fabrics directly to your home so you can see and feel the products in your home.
We take precise measurements of all your windows and provide you a no pressure quote at the time of your consultation.
Installation completed by Zinga's employee who are experts in their craft. Free yourself of the stress of installing.
We had an amazing experience with Zingas! Talk about underprivileged and overdeliver!! We met with Adrian 1 week after moving into our new-built home in Ocala. He was prompt and personable. We bonded over England/Brazil WC soccer while he made a thorough presentation and explained our options. We chose Plantation shutters for 2 rooms and a blind for the laundry room. Then he said, 8 to 10 weeks...🙄 We'll We just retires so flexibility is our new motto. He told us Mindy would be in touch throughout the rest of the process. A week later we got our first text, and then weekly contacts after that. Three days ago we received a morning text saying we were on track for 5 to 7 weeks, right in line with Adrian's comment. At 5 that afternoon, we got another text saying our materials had all arrived and could they come today for installation - 4 weeks earlier than predicted!!! Hallelujah!!! Todd arrived today and in less than 2 hours the shutters and blinds were installed-awesome!!!! Thank you Adrian, Misty and Todd for the excellent service and beautiful product. Although we were fine about 8 to 10 weeks which could have been the case, we are thrilled to have the treatments early.😁😁😁
I saw an advertisement in the local Naples paper while visiting during the Easter holiday. Not expecting a purchase just seeking options. The Zinga's reprep Adam was so helpful, the options so varied I suggested my friend consider this seriously. When she worried about slower business I decided it was a perfect gift for her birthday which would take place in 9 weeks. They promise 7-9 weeks on custom made shades! The result was my friend who was a part of my wedding 40 yrs ago loves them! Thank you Adam & Tracy! Her birthday is the same day as Taylor Swift. This was better than a trip to NYC!
Thanks Misty for sending us simple instructions to adjust one our screens. Now they're back to working perfectly. We LOVE our Zingas screened in porch and appreciate their prompt customer service and helpful staff like Misty. God Bless Y'all!
Zingas is and will be our go-to for any window treatments. Zingas installed our plantation shutters and French door shades. From customer service to install, it was a 10/10 experience. Tracy, Garett, and our 2 service men (sorry don’t have their names) were a top notch operation. Communication was amazing!!!
Pleasantly surprised by the friendly, professional, and responsive customer service at Zinga’s. Tracy was so wonderful. She helped me get my shades and blinds installed before the Fourth holiday and she was so supportive along the way to make sure all went smoothly. Five stars!!
I just received my fourth (or fifth?) Zinga's order, this one was a motorized porch screen. As each time before, Zinga's sends txts to keep me abreast of dates/times/personnel/changes - anything that is necessary and helpful to know. The screen installers, Terry Henten (and his son, Terry) were excellent, efficient, and a pleasure to have around. They installed the screen perfectly, helped me setup an app to control it when we're away, and were meticulous in leaving nothing behind or undone. But the MAIN reason I'm giving them five stars is because five is all I'm allotted. Highly recommend.
Great experience - Casey, Tracey and Corey were the main professionals we worked with, and they made the scheduling, ordering and installation process seamless. We're really happy with our motorized screens and will definitely recommend Zingas to friends and neighbors.
Mark and Andrew did an awesome job on installing my patio screens. They look great!!! Also like to thank Amber who kept me informed throughout the process. Everyone was very professional. Will definitely recommend your company 😊
Workibg with Casey and his team was great. Came out set up what we are looking for. Measured twice and the authored screens were installed. They look sharp block out the heat and they also work on an app.
I am really pleased with my choice of going with Zinga, to do my window treatment... I was extremely pleased with the quality of work, detail, materials, the look, and the staff... They were extremely, professional, kind, knowledgeable, and very attentive... They listened to what my vision was, and didn't try to convince me to take an alternate route. Of course they had suggestions. But, at the end of the day, they allowed me to fulfill my vision. The sales person was great. My contact person, Jenny, kept me informed of the process. And, the installer was very good and professional, as well... I look forward to working with Zinga, in the future...
Well I have start with Adrian Brown the guy I met at our clubhouse. He knows his products very well and explains everything very well. Unfortunately the board wasn't ready to move on. But I moved on with some Zebra shades in my condo. Adrian gave me good tips and suggestings. He even took pictures for me to see how the shades would look from the outside because our condo association requires white on the outside. Six weeks later I now have my motorized zebra shades, installed by Tony Fancher. He did a awesome job. He used his level tool so many time to make sure it prefect. Also there Misty who was always checking on things to go smoothly. Thanks Zinga's. I'm saving $$$ to do my other rooms. You have five stars from me.
We ordered a very large outdoor electric shade for our patio, Zingas was on-time (earlier than anticipated!) and quick and efficient with the install - we love the new privacy sun block that this new shade offers. Misty and the install team were great!
I had a wonderful experience working with Adrian from Zinga's. From start to finish, he provided exceptional customer service with prompt and professional communication every step of the way. What truly stood out was his willingness to go the extra mile to help me feel confident in my decisions. Adrian came to my home multiple times to assist with color selections and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. His patience, expertise, and attention to detail were incredibly appreciated. I highly recommend Adrian from Zinga's to anyone looking for personalized service and a truly supportive experience.
Zinga’s installed motorized patio screens on our covered back porch and the result is great. The screens completely changed how usable the patio is, especially with afternoon sun and wind. Justin helped on the design side and Terry handled the install. We went with 90% openness on the west and 70% on the south, which was the right call for our space. A few post-install items came up and the Zinga’s team followed through to make everything right. The Somfy TaHoma integration is working well after some network tuning on my side. Very happy with the outcome. The patio now feels like a true 3-season space. Highly recommend Zinga’s, and thanks to Justin and Terry for a job well done.
Great experience with the entire process. Installers Terry Henton and son Terry Henton Jr did a great job very caring of my property and aesthetics of how to install. Misty was great in communication. Product looks great. I ordered the white shades which look fantastic on my white outdoor pavilion.
Allen did an incredible job replacing our shutters! He was incredibly polite and professional throughout the process. He ensured the shutters Fit perfectly on our windows and left the area spotless. We are beyond satisfied with his exceptional work before he left!
Our installation was clean and pleasant. The technician was able to remove blinds and install shutters in a smooth knowledgeable manner. He was pleasant to work with. The shutters themselves are beautiful and built to fit each window. The staff was very pleasant to work with whenever they called or needed any assistance. I would use Zinga’s shutters again and recommend them for anyone.
Adrian was extremely professional and patient with us. He listened to our vision for the sunroom and then gave us multiple options to we found what we like. I would highly recommend Zingas to anybody who's looking for blinds, shades or shutters.
I’ve worked with Zinga’s for 20 years, and they continue to impress every single time. Not only have I used them for my personal home, but I also regularly refer my homebuyers/clients to them for window treatments, and the feedback is always the same: exceptional service, great communication, and beautiful results. Their team consistently goes above and beyond to take care of clients—making the process easy, stress‑free, and genuinely enjoyable. As a builder, having partners you can trust is everything, and Zinga’s has been rock‑solid from day one. I’m grateful for their professionalism and the care they show every buyer I send their way. Highly recommend.
Fred and Chris installed motorized shades and wood blinds in our house in Indy. They were both professional, kind and quick. They gave us a call ahead of time to provide an ETA, which we appreciated. They cleaned up after themselves and even threw out our ugly, temporary shades for us. Super happy with the care they showed and the work they did in our home. Thank you Fred and Chris!
Outdoor Kitchen FAQ
Every Zinga's outdoor kitchen includes the complete structure (powder-coated galvanized steel frame, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets and drawers), all specified appliances (professional-grade grill, pizza oven, refrigerator, and/or sink depending on model), weatherproof appliance covers, and professional delivery and installation. There's nothing extra to buy or source separately.
Our comprehensive 5-year warranty covers every component — the structure, all appliances, countertops, hardware, and cabinetry. There are no exclusions and no fine print. If something needs attention, one call to Zinga's handles it. You won't need to track down individual manufacturers for separate warranty claims.
Most outdoor kitchen installations are completed in a single day. Your kitchen arrives with appliances pre-installed, so our team handles delivery, placement, and final setup efficiently. You can realistically be cooking dinner the same day.
Yes. Every grill and pizza oven includes a conversion kit so you can connect to either propane or natural gas, depending on your setup. Your Zinga's consultant will help you plan for the right fuel connection during the consultation.
Every kitchen is built from powder-coated, galvanized steel specifically engineered for outdoor use. The structures are rigorously tested to support up to 8,350 lbs of snow load (approximately 30 inches). Weatherproof covers are included for all exposed appliances, and the quartz countertops are built for year-round durability.
The kitchen itself arrives ready to use, but gas line connections and any electrical work (if applicable) may require a licensed professional depending on local codes. Your Zinga's consultant will walk you through exactly what's needed during the planning process so there are no surprises.
We offer an appliance-ready configuration (the Z-Galley Appliance-Ready) that gives you the full structure, countertops, and storage without pre-installed appliances — so you can bring your own. For all other models, appliances are specifically selected and engineered to fit each configuration for a seamless result.