Our Favorite Things: Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven
Outdoor Living, Elevated: Why the Ooni Koda 16 Is a Summer Must-Have in Your Custom Home
At Gowler Homes, we believe luxury isn’t just found in square footage or finishes—it’s in how a home lives. It’s in the slow, beautiful moments it makes space for. It’s in the way a space invites connection, creativity, and comfort. That’s why we love the Ooni Koda 16 gas-powered pizza oven.
Yes, it makes delicious pizza in under 90 seconds. Yes, it’s sleek, high-performing, and thoughtfully engineered. But more than anything, it’s fun. It brings people outside, into the fresh air and long summer evenings. It gets hands moving and conversation flowing. It’s one of those rare products that blends beautifully into a refined space, yet encourages playful, easy joy.
Why We Keep Coming Back to It
The Ooni Koda 16 is a gas-powered outdoor pizza oven that combines sleek design with powerful performance. It reaches temperatures up to 950°F in under 20 minutes and cooks a restaurant-quality pizza in as little as 90 seconds. But what makes it exceptional isn’t just the speed or heat—it’s the way it transforms everyday dining into an elevated, shared experience. Whether it’s a casual evening outdoors or a lively summer gathering, this oven naturally becomes the centerpiece, drawing people in and making the moment feel special. For a luxury backyard designed around connection and beauty, there are few additions more effortlessly inviting—or more deliciously rewarding—than this.
Built for Beauty and Ease
The Ooni Koda 16 is stunning in its simplicity. Its matte black, powder-coated shell and low profile design look right at home in a luxury outdoor setting. But it’s not just looks—it performs.
No wood to prep, no coals to manage. Just connect a propane tank, ignite, and start cooking. The stone floor and L-shaped gas burner create a perfectly crisp crust and evenly cooked toppings. And it’s not just for pizza—we’ve used it to roast vegetables, char peaches for dessert, and even sear steaks in a cast iron pan.
There’s something about the open flame, the smell of dough and garlic, the pace of cooking one pizza at a time—it naturally draws people in. It gives everyone a role and a reason to linger. And it makes you want to stay outside, long after the food is gone.
Why It Belongs in a Luxury Home
In a custom home, every detail is intentional. From the layout to the lighting, the materials to the mood—everything is curated to enhance the way you live.
The Ooni Koda 16 fits beautifully into that lifestyle. It’s not just an appliance—it’s an experience. It encourages you to take full advantage of your outdoor living space, to blur the lines between indoors and out, and to make the most of Colorado’s gorgeous summer evenings.
When you’re building a life of intentionality and beauty, the way you gather matters. The way you entertain, nourish, and celebrate in your home should feel effortless and elevated. This pizza oven checks all the boxes:
It’s interactive – Let your guests top their own pizzas, turn them with the peel, and be part of the process.
It’s flexible – Whether it’s just your family on a Tuesday or a full dinner party, it scales with ease.
It’s a conversation piece – People always ask about it, and once they try a pizza, they’re hooked.
It’s high-end, without being high-maintenance – Sleek design, powerful performance, and no mess.
For the Moments That Matter Most
At Gowler Homes, we build homes that reflect not just who you are, but how you want to live. The Ooni Koda 16 has become one of our favorite products because it aligns so well with what we care most about—connection, craftsmanship, and creating spaces where people feel at home.
There are a thousand ways to “do summer,” but we’ve found that some of the best memories happen when the food is simple, the setting is beautiful, and everyone’s involved.
And really, isn’t that what home is for?
